Ohio Senate Bill 50 would let 14 and 15 year olds work later during the school year
Ohio lawmakers have passed Senate Bill 50, a proposal that would allow 14 and 15 year olds to work later in the evenings during the school year. The bill now heads to Governor Mike DeWine for a final decision. Right now, federal and state rules say teens in this age Continue Reading
Lorain With Littles: Building Community, One Playdate at a Time
When Sarah Puskas launched Lorain with Littles in January 2023, it started as a simple Instagram page for parents seeking free things to do with their kids. What began as one mom’s search for connection during postpartum isolation quickly grew into a movement linking hundreds of Lorain County families through Continue Reading
Elyria Election Results: Democrats Hold Council, Levy Fails
ELYRIA — Voters in Elyria and surrounding townships made their choices Tuesday in several contested local races, while a proposed Elyria City School District levy was turned down by a clear margin. City of Elyria Elyria’s at-large council race was one of the most competitive on the ballot, with six Continue Reading
Amherst Area Election Results: Miller Wins Treasurer, School Levy Fails
AMHERST — Voters across the greater Amherst area turned out Tuesday to decide a mix of city, township, and village races — including two contested races in the City of Amherst — and to weigh in on a proposed school income tax that failed by a significant margin. City of Continue Reading
Ballard, Rosario, and Sturgill Elected to Lorain City Schools Board of Education
LORAIN — Voters selected Mark Ballard II, Diamaris Rosario, and Bill Sturgill to serve on the Lorain City Schools Board of Education in Tuesday’s general election. According to unofficial results from the Lorain County Board of Elections, Ballard received 2,976 votes (28.06%), Rosario earned 2,882 votes (27.17%), and Sturgill secured Continue Reading
Lorain City Schools Renewal Levies Approved
LORAIN — Voters approved both renewal levies for the Lorain City School District in the November 4 general election, ensuring continued funding for classroom operations, student services, and academic programs without raising taxes. According to unofficial results from the Lorain County Board of Elections, Issue 21 and Issue 22 each 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
Lorain County Sheriff’s Office Announces 2026 Auxiliary and Warden Training Program
Lorain County, OH – The Lorain County Sheriff’s Office has announced the launch of its 2026 Auxiliary and Warden Training Program, set to begin early next year at Lorain County Community College. Classes will be held twice weekly, and applications are now open to Lorain County residents interested in serving Continue Reading
Lorain City Schools Board Recap: Levy Renewals, Staffing Adjustments, and Community Concerns
Lorain — The Lorain City Schools Board of Education met on October 27, 2025, at 5 p.m. in the Lorain High School Building C boardroom. All five members were present: Mr. Ferguson, Mrs. Washington, Dr. Ballard, Mrs. Nazario, and Mr. Sturgil. Students lead the pledge Assistant Principal Olivia Acres of Continue Reading
Opinion | The Slow Unraveling of Ohio’s Public Schools
Lawmakers say they’re offering tax relief and school choice. The result looks more like a slow dismantling of public education. Across Ohio, a wave of new legislation is reshaping how public education is funded. Each bill arrives with good intentions: lower property taxes for homeowners, more options for families, or Continue Reading