Charles Berry Bascule Bridge Reopens After Brief Closure
The Charles Berry Bascule Bridge in downtown Lorain is once again open to traffic in both directions. According to a notification posted Monday afternoon by the City of Lorain, “THE BASCULE IS COMPLETELY OPEN IN BOTH DIRECTIONS.” The bridge, located on Lake Road near City Hall, was temporarily closed over Continue Reading
Police Arrest Man With Axe Outside Elyria McDonald’s
A 33-year-old Grafton man was arrested early Friday morning, August 1, outside the McDonald’s on Broad Street in Elyria after allegedly resisting officers, carrying an axe, and appearing to be under the influence of drugs. According to a report from the Elyria Police Department, officers responded to a call for Continue Reading
Lakeview Beach in Lorain Among Nation’s Most Contaminated in 2024
LORAIN, OHIO — A national report released in July by Environment America reveals significant contamination concerns at Lakeview Park Beach, where more than half of the water quality tests conducted in 2024 showed levels of bacteria exceeding federal safety standards. The report, titled “Safe for Swimming?”, analyzed water sampling data Continue Reading
Elyria Man Arrested on Warrants Alleging Threats to Shoot at Residence and Police
ELYRIA, OHIO — Elyria Police arrested 33-year-old Dacorean M. Wagner on July 29, 2025, in the backyard of 1049 Melvyn Lane, following reports that he had threatened to shoot up a residence on Barbara Street and engage in a shootout with police. Officers were dispatched shortly after midnight to the Continue Reading
Lorain County Approves Jail Design, Sales Tax Ballot Issue
ELYRIA — The Lorain County Board of Commissioners approved a range of major actions during their July 29, 2025 meeting, including a sales tax ballot measure, infrastructure upgrades, and the formal retirement of longtime Transit official Pam Novak. Novak, who spent nearly 40 years with Lorain County Transit, officially retires Continue Reading
Document suggests Apples Market on Meister Road may close this fall
LORAIN, OHIO — A document circulating on social media appears to announce the potential closure of the Apples grocery store at 1051 Meister Road in Lorain. The notice, dated July 29, 2025, is formatted like a press release and lists Steve Krakomperger as the store owner and Tammie Krakomperger as Continue Reading
Elyria Man Arrested on Felony Strangulation, DV Charges
ELYRIA, OHIO — A 33-year-old Elyria man was arrested in the early morning hours of July 30, 2025, following a domestic violence investigation that led to felony charges. According to Elyria police, officers responded to an apartment on Fox Hill Lane after a woman reported being assaulted by James E. Continue Reading
Lorain Man Arrested for OVI and Firearm Violation in Vermilion
A Lorain man was arrested late Sunday night in Vermilion after police say he was speeding, driving under the influence, and carrying a loaded handgun while intoxicated. At approximately 10:37 p.m. on July 27, Sgt. Leo Chandler of the Vermilion Police Department observed a motorcycle traveling 58 miles per hour Continue Reading
BREAKING: High-Speed Pursuit Ends in Westlake with Suspect in Custody
Preliminary information sourced from Monitoring Lorain County and Scanning RF. No official law enforcement statement has been released at this time. A high-speed pursuit that originated in Lorain County ended this afternoon in Westlake after a coordinated response from multiple law enforcement agencies, including the use of stop sticks, a Continue Reading
Thousands gather to honor Lorain Police Officer Phillip C. Wagner in public memorial
Cleveland — Approximately 6,000 mourners filled Rocket Arena on Wednesday morning to honor Lorain Police Officer Phillip C. Wagner, who was ambushed and fatally shot in the line of duty. The service drew law enforcement from across Ohio and neighboring states, along with family, city officials, and community members. The Continue Reading