Suspect Identified in Lorain Shooting and Police Chase
By Lorain Daily Staff LORAIN, OHIO — The woman involved in Tuesday’s shooting, vehicle pursuit, and standoff at Lorain City Hall has been identified as Jenna Comings, 43, of Lorain. Comings was booked into the Lorain County Jail late Tuesday night and is being held on a $500,000 cash/surety bond. Continue Reading
Suspect Leaps Headfirst Through Glass During Elyria Police Response
A dramatic scene unfolded Thursday morning at Sycamore Suites in Elyria when a man jumped through a second-story glass window—twice—during an active police response. Just after 11:00 a.m., Elyria Police and EMS were dispatched to the hotel, located on Midway Boulevard, following a 911 call reporting a person who had Continue Reading
I’m on the Ballot—But Can’t Vote”: Lorain Candidate Says System Is Broken
By Erik Jones Aaron Knapp is running as a Republican for Lorain City Council’s Sixth Ward. He’s on the November ballot—but when he went to vote in the May primary, he says he was told he couldn’t get a Republican ballot. Now, he’s raising concerns about how Ohio’s voting system Continue Reading
Loose Dogs Allegedly Kill Family Cat, Attempt to Charge Children on Elyria Avenue
By Erik Jones A disturbing incident on Elyria Avenue in Lorain has left a family grieving the loss of their cat and community members shaken. According to multiple eyewitness statements posted online, two loose dogs entered private property, attempted to charge at children, and killed a pet cat in front Continue Reading
Victim Named in Tower Boulevard Homicide—What We Know So Far
By Erik Jones, EditorApril 13, 2025 | Lorain Daily A 21-year-old man has been identified as the victim in a deadly shooting that took place Friday evening on Tower Boulevard in Lorain, Ohio. On April 11, around 5:20 p.m., Lorain Police were called to the 1800 block of Tower Blvd. Continue Reading
The 10 Most Shocking Lorain Crimes Of The Last 50 Years
Below is a compilation of ten of the most shocking and notorious crimes that have shaken the city of Lorain, Ohio (and greater Lorain County) over the past 50 years. Each case is summarized with key details, outcomes, and the public reaction, along with citations to original news and police Continue Reading
Lorain Reels After Weekend of Violence: Homicide Investigation into William Cummings’ Death Continues with No Arrests
Lorain Daily Was First to Report West Sixth Street Shooting By Aaron Knapp, Lorain Daily Staff Reporter LORAIN, OH (April 5, 2025) – Over a week after a violent weekend gripped Lorain, the community remains deeply concerned as the homicide investigation into the death of 31-year-old William Cummings continues without Continue Reading
Massive “Hands Off!” Protests Hit Avon Lake, Northeast Ohio
By Aaron Knapp, Staff Reporter Avon Lake, Ohio – April 5, 2025 – 1:37 PM EDT – A significant gathering is currently underway in Avon Lake as part of a nationwide “Hands Off!” day of action. Avon Lake police estimate that approximately 2,000 people have converged for the rally, joining Continue Reading
Mercy Health Police Reinstated as Standoff with Lorain Officials Ends in Settlement
By Staff Reporter Aaron Knapp LORAIN, Ohio – A protracted and often contentious dispute between Mercy Health-Lorain Hospital and city officials has reached a resolution that sees the reinstatement of the hospital’s police force, marking the end of a standoff that began with a controversial request for a body cavity Continue Reading
Shot Outside a Closed Lorain Bar: Cleveland Man Dies Days Later — Still No Arrests
A man from Cleveland was shot outside a Lorain bar and later died. Police are still looking for answers, and the community is asking why no one has been arrested. On March 29th, 2025, just after 4 a.m., Lorain police were called to a crash at Broadway Avenue and West Continue Reading