Serious Injury Crash on Ohio Turnpike in Brownhelm Township
Brownhelm Township, Ohio — September 9, 2025 The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Milan Post is investigating a serious injury crash that occurred on the Ohio Turnpike near milepost 137 in Brownhelm Township, Lorain County, at approximately 8:22 a.m. Tuesday. According to investigators, a 2025 Jeep Compass operated by Nian Zhuang, Continue Reading
Community Rallies After Neglected Dog Found Tied to a Tree at Mill Hollow
VERMILION, OH — A severely neglected and emaciated dog was rescued at Mill Hollow this week after being discovered tied to a tree by a passerby around 10:30 a.m. The dog, now named Willow, was found dehydrated, matted, and frightened. According to Multiple Breed Rescue (MBR), the finder acted quickly, Continue Reading
Authorities Investigate Fatal Hit-Skip Crash of Lorain Woman on Ohio 2 Near SR 60
VERMILION TWP — Authorities are investigating a fatal pedestrian hit-skip crash that occurred early Sunday morning on State Route 2 near State Route 60 in Vermilion Township. According to the Erie County Sheriff’s Office, the incident happened around 3:15 a.m. in the westbound lanes of SR 2 between the Erie-Lorain Continue Reading
Elyria Police Officer Involved In Motor Vehicle Accident Tuesday
Photo: Scene at Rt. 57 and Grafton Rd Tuesday afternoon. During the 3 PM hour tuesday afternoon, an Elyria police officer was responding to a call while going south on Route 57 near Grafton Road. At the intersection the cruiser collided with a newer model Honda Pilot SUV. Elyria police, Continue Reading
Lorain County Sheriff’s Chase Ends in Elyria; Nearby Schools Briefly Locked Down
Elyria — Around 1 p.m. Thursday, Lorain County Sheriff’s Office deputies attempted to stop a silver Lincoln MKX SUV, but the driver allegedly fled, prompting deputies to request assistance from Elyria Police. According to authorities, law enforcement briefly lost sight of the vehicle but soon received a tip that it Continue Reading
Multiple Successful Water Rescues On Lake Erie Wednesday
Lorain — During the 5 p.m. hour Wednesday, Lorain fire and police responded to St. Anthony’s on East Erie for a kayaker reported in distress offshore. Lorain’s Marine 1 located the man, brought him aboard, and returned him safely to shore. Bay Village — Around 9 p.m. Wednesday, a woman Continue Reading
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug, Firearm Seizure; Two Arrested
ELYRIA — Two people were arrested early Sunday morning after an Elyria Police traffic stop led to the discovery of drugs, a firearm, and multiple active warrants, according to a police report. On August 31, 2025, around 3:10 a.m., Officer Lewis initiated a traffic stop on State Route 57 near Continue Reading
Lorain Council Recap: Safety Ordinances, St. Joseph’s Cleanup, and $50M+ in Sewer Upgrades
LORAIN — Lorain City Council’s September 2 meeting tackled a packed agenda, advancing major infrastructure projects, approving agreements for the cleanup of the former St. Joseph’s Hospital site, and sending a package of proposed public safety ordinances to committee for further review. The meeting stretched several hours, with lively debate Continue Reading
Canton Ave Shooting Between Two Neighbors
At 2:15 PM on Monday Lorain police were dispatched to the 3000 block of Canton Avenue. The call was for shots fired with one male shot in the leg. Before officers arrived, it was reported the suspect fled the scene in a white sedan. Upon arrival, a tourniquet was applied Continue Reading
Driver Ignores Police Barricade
Saturday night while Lorain police officers were working, an officer involved motor vehicle accident a gray Ford F150 attempted to drive through the barricade that was set at Elyria Avenue and 21st St. The driver Matthew Swan, of North Ridgeville was arrested. He was charged with OVI, misconduct at an Continue Reading