Why College Credit Plus Is Worth a Closer Look
Ohio’s College Credit Plus (CCP) program remains one of the most valuable and often overlooked opportunities available to middle and high school students. The program allows students in grades 7–12 to take real college courses and earn both high school and college credit at the same time. For families looking Continue Reading
Lorain County among busiest for State Highway Patrol activity during Christmas holiday
Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers recorded 288 incidents in Lorain County during the Christmas holiday reporting period, placing the county among the busiest in Ohio for trooper activity, according to data released by OSHP. The reporting window covered Dec. 24 through Dec. 28. Statewide, troopers documented 10,536 incidents during the Continue Reading
Elderly Woman Dies Following Lorain House Fire
LORAIN — An elderly woman died after a house fire reported Wednesday afternoon in Lorain, according to Lorain Professional Firefighters Local 267. Fire crews were dispatched to a report of a residential structure fire with an occupant trapped inside. Upon arrival, suppression crews quickly extinguished the fire while simultaneously removing Continue Reading
Celebrations, Contracts and a Superintendent Vote Mark Lorain Schools Meeting
The Lorain City Schools Board of Education met Dec. 8, 2025, at Lorain High School, opening with student recognitions and a strong focus on attendance, arts and community support. Helen Steiner Rice Elementary students led the Pledge of Allegiance, and district leaders highlighted improved attendance efforts tied to incentives and Continue Reading
Elyria City Schools Mourn Loss of Hamilton Elementary Third Grader
Elyria City Schools is mourning the loss of a third-grade student from Hamilton Elementary School following a brief illness, according to a statement shared by the district. The student, Brian Correa, passed away over the weekend. District officials described him as a cherished member of the Hamilton Elementary community. Brian’s Continue Reading
High School Athletes Can Make Money Now. Here’s What Ohio Parents Need to Know About the New NIL Crackdown
A major shift is happening in high school sports, and many families don’t even realize it. Ohio now allows high school athletes to make money from their name, image, and likeness. It’s known as NIL, and it opens doors for teenagers to earn money through social media posts, local sponsorships, Continue Reading
Ohio Lawmakers Advance Bill Requiring Schools to Show Fetal Development and Ultrasound Videos
A new proposal moving through the Ohio Statehouse could change what students learn in health and human-development classes across Lorain and Erie counties. The legislation, House Bill 485, would require public schools to show a state-approved fetal development video and a three-minute ultrasound video to students every school year beginning Continue Reading
Lorain City School Board Reviews Finances, Special Education Expansion, and Superintendent’s Rehire Plan
The Lorain City Schools Board of Education met on November 10 at Lorain High School for a session that blended student recognition with major district updates on finances, special education planning, and administrative matters. Hawthorne Elementary students opened the meeting by leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Staff introduced the students Continue Reading
School Bus Overturns After Car Fails to Yield in Carlisle Township
Update 8:29 pm: The State Highway Patrol later confirmed the driver of the car, 61-year-old Allan D. Toothman of LaGrange, died from his injuries. Troopers said Toothman was driving the 2006 Buick that went through the stop sign on Parsons Road before striking the southbound bus on State Route 301. Continue Reading
Unexpected Visitor: Deer Smashes Through Window at Amherst Junior High
Students and staff at Amherst Junior High experienced an unusual start to the morning Thursday when a large deer crashed through a cafeteria window shortly before 7:20 a.m. According to Amherst Junior High Principal Michael Hoffman, the deer entered the building at full speed through a large windowpane and came Continue Reading