Lorain Council Approves Technical Assistance for $6.3 Million HUD Loan Application
Lorain City Council, which is typically in recess during August, held a special meeting on August 12 to approve accepting $100,000 in technical assistance from Enterprise Community Partners, funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The assistance will help the city apply to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Continue Reading
Elyria Police Department Receives Third Consecutive CALEA Accreditation
The Elyria Police Department has earned full accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), its third consecutive recognition since first achieving the status in 2017. The award, considered the gold standard in public safety, confirms the department’s compliance with rigorous national benchmarks for best practices, accountability, Continue Reading
Better Block returns to Lorain with safer streets in focus
Lorain’s Broadway corridor came alive on Saturday, August 9, as residents turned out for the city’s third Better Block event and the first since 2019. The pop-up demonstration showed how wider sidewalks, defined bike space, and traffic-calming features could change the feel of the street. Organizer Eric Newsom of Lorain Continue Reading
Lorain City Schools Board of Education: July 2025 Meeting Recap
Lorain City Schools Board of Education: July 2025 Meeting Recap The Lorain City Schools Board of Education held three public meetings in July 2025: on July 7, July 14, and July 29. Key decisions covered student transportation, levy renewals, staffing updates, and infrastructure repairs. July 7, 2025 – Special MeetingIn Continue Reading
Charles Berry Bascule Bridge Reopens After Brief Closure
The Charles Berry Bascule Bridge in downtown Lorain is once again open to traffic in both directions. According to a notification posted Monday afternoon by the City of Lorain, “THE BASCULE IS COMPLETELY OPEN IN BOTH DIRECTIONS.” The bridge, located on Lake Road near City Hall, was temporarily closed over Continue Reading
Lakeview Beach in Lorain Among Nation’s Most Contaminated in 2024
LORAIN, OHIO — A national report released in July by Environment America reveals significant contamination concerns at Lakeview Park Beach, where more than half of the water quality tests conducted in 2024 showed levels of bacteria exceeding federal safety standards. The report, titled “Safe for Swimming?”, analyzed water sampling data Continue Reading
Lorain County Approves Jail Design, Sales Tax Ballot Issue
ELYRIA — The Lorain County Board of Commissioners approved a range of major actions during their July 29, 2025 meeting, including a sales tax ballot measure, infrastructure upgrades, and the formal retirement of longtime Transit official Pam Novak. Novak, who spent nearly 40 years with Lorain County Transit, officially retires Continue Reading
Lorain Schools Announce New Start Dates, Schedules, and Supply Events
LORAIN, OHIO — With summer winding down, Lorain City Schools is preparing for the start of the 2025–2026 school year by rolling out significant changes to school schedules, transportation eligibility, and student support programs. The district’s Titan Talk newsletter and its online Back-to-School Hub outline everything families need to know Continue Reading
Thousands gather to honor Lorain Police Officer Phillip C. Wagner in public memorial
Cleveland — Approximately 6,000 mourners filled Rocket Arena on Wednesday morning to honor Lorain Police Officer Phillip C. Wagner, who was ambushed and fatally shot in the line of duty. The service drew law enforcement from across Ohio and neighboring states, along with family, city officials, and community members. The Continue Reading
Lorain Schools May Enter Deficit Without Levy Renewal, Forecast Shows
The Lorain City Schools Board of Education reviewed the district’s updated five-year financial forecast during a special meeting, revealing that the district may enter a deficit as early as fiscal year 2028 if existing tax levies are not renewed. According to the presentation, Lorain City Schools is currently operating with Continue Reading