ELYRIA — Lorain County commissioners delayed action Friday on a proposed property tax exemption after school and municipal officials warned the move could reduce millions of dollars from classrooms, city services and local budgets. The item before commissioners would have authorized a permissive “piggyback” homestead exemption and a 2.5% partial Continue Reading

LORAIN — Lorain City Schools has moved the 2026 Lorain High School Commencement Ceremony indoors due to the strong likelihood of severe weather this weekend, creating another adjustment for seniors and families who have already seen the graduation schedule changed once before. The district announced that commencement will now be Continue Reading

LEA president speaks on staffing concerns. LORAIN — An emotional exchange during the May 11 Lorain City Schools Board of Education meeting highlighted ongoing tensions surrounding the district’s recent levy campaign, staffing decisions and the broader state of the school community. During the meeting’s first public comment period, Julie Garcia, Continue Reading

GRAFTON — All schools within Midview Local Schools have once again earned Purple Star designation status from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, renewing the district’s recognition through 2029. The Purple Star program recognizes schools that demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting military-connected students and their families. Midview High Continue Reading

LORAIN — Lorain City Schools says graduation for the Class of 2026 has been rescheduled after city and school officials determined a change was needed to improve safety and police staffing for the ceremony. The district announced the adjustment Monday, saying the decision was made in coordination with the City Continue Reading

GRAFTON — Midview Local School District has selected Chad Heuser as its next superintendent, promoting the current high school principal to the district’s top leadership position effective Aug. 1, 2026. Heuser’s appointment will be formally approved during a special Board of Education meeting scheduled for April 30 at 7:30 p.m. Continue Reading

NORTH RIDGEVILLE — A group of North Ridgeville middle school students earned regional recognition after winning the middle school songwriting contest in the Maltz Museum’s Stop the Hate program, beating out more than 3,600 student submissions from over 150 schools across Northeast Ohio. The winning students were part of Ms. Continue Reading

The Elyria City School District Board of Education approved multiple reduction in force resolutions Tuesday night affecting administrators, certified staff and classified employees as district officials continue addressing ongoing financial challenges. The formal action came during the board’s April 22 meeting, where Superintendent Ann Schloss introduced three separate resolutions tied Continue Reading

Elyria City Schools officials provided an update on the district’s ongoing $9 million reduction plan during the April 1 Board of Education meeting, while also signaling that a potential levy could be considered later this year. Treasurer Colleen Aholt told board members that cost-saving measures tied to personnel changes and Continue Reading