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
Elyria Family Event Shooting Under Investigation as Possible Self-Defense
Elyria police are investigating whether a shooting that occurred during a family gathering on Sunday may have been an act of self-defense. Officers responded around 11:14 a.m. to reports of gunfire in the 1000 block of Melvyn Lane. At the scene, several individuals were detained for questioning, and a firearm Continue Reading
Vermilion Man Admits Guilt in Fatal Lorain DUI Crash
Nicholas Fenik, 25, of Vermilion, has pleaded guilty to causing a crash that killed 28-year-old Trent Neal of Lorain. The crash happened in June 2023 on Kolbe Road. Fenik was driving under the influence of alcohol, and Neal was a passenger in the car. Fenik entered his plea Wednesday in Continue Reading
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