Lorain’s Candidates Night Spotlights Levies, Local Races, and School Priorities
The Coalition for Hispanic Issues and Progress (CHIP) hosted its annual Candidates Night at Lorain High School, giving residents a chance to meet the candidates, hear their platforms, and learn about key ballot issues ahead of the November 4 election. CHIP President Juanita Senquiz opened the evening with a welcome, Continue Reading
Lorain school board spotlights student leadership, hears sobering forecast, and approves a full slate of personnel and operations items
Lorain — The Board of Education opened its Oct. 13 meeting at Lorain High with Frank Jacinto Elementary students leading the Pledge of Allegiance and sharing October’s themes of responsibility and bullying prevention. Students described being “upstanders, not bystanders,” and the board thanked staff who support the school’s character work. Continue Reading
Discontent Grows as Lorain County Commissioners Face Pushback on Key Decisions
Tensions flared at Friday’s Lorain County Commissioners meeting as residents, employees, and union members pushed back on the board’s decisions. Commissioners defended their move to limit school tax collections under the Homestead Exemption and approved a 13% healthcare premium increase for county workers despite objections. The meeting also included debate Continue Reading
Local Officials Tour Lorain County Jail During “Lunch and Learn” Event
Lorain County Sheriff Jack M. Hall hosted a “Lunch and Learn” event Wednesday, welcoming local mayors and township trustees inside the Lorain County Jail for a firsthand look at daily operations, staffing challenges, and future needs within the Sheriff’s Office. Participants were served a typical jail lunch while touring the Continue Reading
Trump Administration Weighs Major Overhaul of Student Loan System
Washington — The Trump administration is reviewing sweeping changes to the nation’s $1.6 trillion student loan system, including the potential sale of portions of the federal loan portfolio to private investors and major restructuring of repayment and forgiveness programs. According to Reuters, administration officials from the U.S. Departments of Education Continue Reading
Lorain Board of Education Candidates Share Vision for District’s Future with Student & Audience Questions at Town Hall
LORAIN — Four candidates for the Lorain City Schools Board of Education shared their priorities during a student-led town hall at Lorain High School on October 7. Questions from students and community members focused on academics, safety, transparency, and district finances. Bill Sturgill: With more than sixteen years on the Continue Reading
Lorain City Schools to Host Town Hall for School Board Candidates Tuesday
A community Town Hall meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 6 p.m. in the Lorain High School Auditorium at 2600 Ashland Avenue. The event aims to give residents a chance to meet and hear from the four candidates running for the Lorain City Schools Board of Continue Reading
Trunk or Treat Brings Family Fun to Black River Landing
Lorain families will have a chance to celebrate the season with costumes, candy, and community this weekend as the Trunk or Treat Fall Festival comes to Black River Landing. The event takes place Saturday, October 4, from 12 to 1 p.m. at 421 Black River Lane, Lorain. Hosted by the Continue Reading
Lorain School Board Splits Over $50K Training Contract, Approves Donations and Hires
A $50,000 professional development contract sparked debate at the Lorain City Schools Board of Education meeting on September 22, 2025. While supporters argued that bringing in nationally known educator Richard Wormeli would help unify grading practices districtwide, critics questioned the cost and whether standards-based grading should be a priority. Some Continue Reading
Lorain City Schools Earn 2 Stars on State Report Card
Lorain City Schools received an overall rating of 2 stars out of 5 on the 2025 Ohio School Report Card, a mark that means the district “needs support to meet state standards.” The rating reflects a slight decline from last year’s 2.5-star score and places Lorain among the lowest-performing districts Continue Reading