Government Shutdown Hits Day 34 as SNAP Funds Run Out
Source: ABC News live coverage, Nov 2025. WASHINGTON — The federal government entered its 34th day of shutdown Monday, leaving millions of Americans uncertain about food assistance, travel, and federal services. According to ABC News, the continuing stalemate in Congress has halted funding for critical programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Continue Reading
Pair arrested after alleged copper theft at Elyria business lot
Two people were arrested after Elyria police say they were found living in a trailer and stealing copper from a commercial property on Lorain Boulevard. According to an Elyria Police Department report, officers were sent to the 1700 block of Lorain Boulevard around 11:19 a.m. on October 31 after the Continue Reading
Road Closures Announced for Elyria’s 4th Annual REVS Race on November 8
ELYRIA, Ohio — The Elyria Police Department has announced several temporary road closures and parking restrictions ahead of the 4th Annual Lorain County REVS 22K and 2.2-mile run/walk/ruck to End Veterans Suicide, taking place Saturday, November 8. The race will begin at 8 a.m. at Ely Square Park, located across Continue Reading
Semi-Truck Fire Shuts Down I-90 Westbound Lanes in Avon
AVON, Ohio — According to 19 News (WOIO), a semi-truck caught fire on Interstate 90 westbound in Avon early Monday morning, causing significant traffic delays during rush hour. Avon police said the incident occurred shortly after 7 a.m., forcing two of the three westbound lanes to close. The westbound exit Continue Reading
Wants vs. Needs: Why Lorain County’s Spending Doesn’t Add Up
Editorial Commentary by Joseph Jones If your household budget suddenly tripled, would you buy a second house before fixing the roof? Would you splurge on a new computer while your furnace is about to fail? Most people would not. But that is how Lorain County has been handling your tax Continue Reading
Ohio Moves to Protect Residents as SNAP Benefits Risk Disruption
COLUMBUS — With federal funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) on track to face interruption if the government shutdown continues, Governor Mike DeWine signed an executive order directing state officials to deploy up to $25 million in emergency relief. The aid package aims to support both low-income families Continue Reading
When Political Rhetoric Crosses the Line: A Two-Tier Standard of Civility
Editorial Commentary What HappenedDuring a recent episode of the popular podcast I’ve Had It, host Jennifer Welch aired a clip from a No Kings March rally in which a protester celebrated the death of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. The woman in the clip said she was “glad” Kirk was dead Continue Reading
Ohio SNAP benefits at risk as shutdown looms
More than 1.4 million Ohioans could see their food assistance disrupted if the federal government shutdown continues into November, leaving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding in question. News 5 Cleveland reports that Gov. Mike DeWine’s administration is assessing what options the state has to support residents if benefits lapse. Continue Reading
Spitzer Conference Center Gets $9.3 M Upgrade at LCCC
Lorain County Community College is set to undertake a $9.3 million renovation project to upgrade its John A. Spitzer Conference Center and surrounding campus infrastructure. The plan was first reported by Crain’s Cleveland Business, which noted that the project includes improvements to the conference center, parking areas, roofing work, and Continue Reading
Tension Flares as Residents Press Commissioner Moore on “Mega Site” and Infrastructure Plans
SOUTH AMHERST — A crowd packed the South Amherst Village Council meeting Monday night as Lorain County Commissioner Dave Moore faced pointed questions about proposed development and wastewater infrastructure near the Lorain County Regional Airport. Moore began by saying the county has discussed these projects for more than three years Continue Reading