After Eliminating 48 Positions, Amherst Schools Ask Voters for New Tax
Amherst Schools officials say the district is facing continued financial pressure even after making millions in cuts, and are now asking voters to approve a new income tax to stabilize operations. The district will place a 0.75% earned income tax, known as Issue 1, on the May ballot. If approved, Continue Reading
Lorain Schools Outline Cuts, Warn of $8M additional if Levy Fails
Lorain City Schools officials say the district has already begun making cuts and could face up to $8 million more in reductions if voters do not approve a new levy this May. At a recent Board of Education meeting, the district approved a financial plan to submit to the Ohio Continue Reading
Larkmoor Elementary Placed on Temporary Lockdown Monday
Lorain City Schools says Larkmoor Elementary School was placed on a temporary lockdown Monday, March 16, after a situation in the surrounding area required a police presence nearby. District officials said the school entered lockdown out of an abundance of caution while the situation outside the building was being assessed. Continue Reading
Lorain City Schools warns of large teacher reduction as May 5 levy heads to voters
LORAIN — Lorain City Schools officials used a Feb. 26 special board meeting at Lorain High School to explain what they described as a rapidly shifting financial situation, outline a district restructuring plan, and preview an 11-mill levy that will appear on the May 5 ballot. Superintendent Dr. Jeff Graham Continue Reading
Amherst Schools Offer Free Universal Breakfast as Senior Prepares for Washington D.C. Advocacy Trip
AMHERST – Amherst students returned from winter break to a major change in school nutrition. Beginning January 6, the district began offering free breakfast to all K–12 students. The program is funded through the district’s Nutrition Services balance and does not rely on general fund dollars. Nutrition Services Supervisor Deanne Continue Reading
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