Elyria Man Arrested After 11 Violations for Begging and Biking on Freeway
An Elyria man with a long history of roadway-related offenses and public solicitation charges was arrested again on June 4, following what authorities say is his eleventh violation involving panhandling, trespassing, or illegal use of local highways. James S. Bennett, 64, was taken into custody by Elyria police after being Continue Reading
Lorain County Labeled ‘Sanctuary Jurisdiction’ by Homeland Security
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Lorain Among Top U.S. Districts for Music Education Programs
Lorain City Schools has been named one of the nation’s top communities for music education, earning national recognition from the NAMM Foundation (National Association of Music Merchants). The announcement was shared during a recent special meeting of the Lorain City Schools Board of Education, where members of the district’s music Continue Reading
MAHD House Bar Raided by Ohio Casino Control Commission
ELYRIA TOWNSHIP, OHIO — The Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC), along with the Ohio Investigative Unit and the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office, executed search warrants at two Elyria Township businesses on Thursday as part of an illegal gambling investigation. Agents seized gaming machines from MAHD House Bar & Grille, located Continue Reading
Authorities Say Woman Lied About Being Pistol Whipped to Draw Police to Scene
An Elyria woman is facing criminal charges after police say she falsely claimed she had been pistol whipped during a 911 call, triggering an emergency response in the early hours of May 17. According to police reports, officers were dispatched around 12:00 a.m. to the 1300 block of East Avenue Continue Reading
Gravel Patches and Incomplete Fixes Spark Frustration in Lorain Neighborhoods
LORAIN, OH — Residents across multiple Lorain neighborhoods are expressing growing frustration with what they describe as incomplete and inconsistent street repairs. During a recent city council meeting, council members raised concerns about roads left with gravel-filled holes and partial patch jobs that, in some cases, sit just feet from Continue Reading
Man Cited for Allegedly Masturbating Behind Elyria Business
ELYRIA, OH — A 62-year-old man was cited for public indecency on Monday afternoon after allegedly exposing himself behind businesses on Cleveland Street. According to Elyria Police, officers were dispatched around 4:30 PM on May 12 to the 600 block of Cleveland Street following reports of a man exposing himself Continue Reading
Lorain Police Respond to Report of Man Exposing Himself to Children Near School
LORAIN, OH — Lorain police responded Tuesday evening to a report of a man allegedly exposing himself to children near Spectrum School at 300 Broadway. According to dispatch traffic, the suspect was described as a Black male wearing a black hat and Crocs. A school staff member remained near the Continue Reading
City Pays $75K to Resolve Hospital Cavity Search Dispute
By Erik Jones | Lorain Daily | May 13, 2025 LORAIN — The City of Lorain will pay $75,000 to Mercy Health – Lorain to settle a federal civil rights lawsuit filed by the hospital, which alleged the city and county retaliated against the hospital and its doctors for refusing Continue Reading
Twerking on Parked Cars Leads to Underage Alcohol Arrest
ELYRIA — A 19-year-old Elyria woman was arrested late Sunday night after a neighbor reported she had been twerking on parked cars and causing a disturbance. Police later observed her exiting a nearby residence holding an alcoholic beverage. According to the Elyria Police Department, officers were dispatched to Portia Court Continue Reading