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
Thousands of Meals at Risk: Lorain Children Face Cuts in School Food Programs
By Erik Jones | Lorain Daily Thousands of Lorain students could lose access to free school meals under the Ohio House’s latest budget draft, which slashes funding for hunger assistance and removes key meal support provisions for schools with high poverty rates. One of the most significant changes is the Continue Reading
GOP Budget Slashes School Funding, Lorain Schools Face Devastating Cuts
By Aaron Knapp, Staff Reporter LORAIN, OH – The Ohio House Republicans’ newly unveiled budget proposal has sent shockwaves through Lorain County, with drastic cuts to public school funding threatening to destabilize the already fragile educational landscape. After months of uncertainty and conflicting statements, House Speaker Matt Huffman (R-Lima) and Continue Reading
Ohio Governor Signs Contentious Higher Education Overhaul into Law
By Aaron Knapp, Staff Writer COLUMBUS, OH – In a move that has ignited fierce debate across Ohio’s academic landscape, Governor Mike DeWine has signed into law the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act (Substitute Senate Bill 1). The Republican-backed legislation, enacted over the strenuous objections of Democrats, university professors, and Continue Reading
Lorain City Schools Announces Spring Break Schedule and Important Updates
Lorain, OH – Lorain City Schools has announced its upcoming spring break schedule, providing families and students with essential information regarding closures, available services, and important academic deadlines. Spring Break Dates: Students and staff will be on spring break from Monday, March 31, 2025, through Friday, April 4, 2025. Classes Continue Reading
Know Your Rights: Lorain Dog Bite Protocols
Lorain, Ohio – Public safety officials in Lorain County, with a particular focus on residents within Lorain City, are issuing a reminder about the critical steps to take if a dog bites them. Adherence to the established dog bite protocol Lorain County is paramount for safeguarding public health and ensuring Continue Reading
Public Alert: Loose Dogs in Lorain – A Lorain County Initiative for Pet Safety
Lorain, Ohio – City officials are urging residents to remain vigilant and follow established procedures if they encounter a loose dog within Lorain. Keeping the community safe includes looking out for its animal residents, and responsible action in such situations is crucial. Within Lorain City, which is part of Lorain Continue Reading