Trunk or Treat Brings Family Fun to Black River Landing
Lorain families will have a chance to celebrate the season with costumes, candy, and community this weekend as the Trunk or Treat Fall Festival comes to Black River Landing. The event takes place Saturday, October 4, from 12 to 1 p.m. at 421 Black River Lane, Lorain. Hosted by the Continue Reading
Fall Fest Brings Family Fun to Downtown Lorain
Families looking for autumn fun this weekend can head to downtown Lorain for First Lutheran Church’s Fall Fest, happening Saturday, October 4, from 1 to 3 p.m. at 1019 West Fifth Street. The free, family-friendly event will feature a “Touch-a-Truck” experience where children can climb aboard and explore big trucks Continue Reading
HEAL Task Force Operation Leads to Multiple Arrests in Lorain and Erie Counties
The HEAL Human Trafficking Task Force, working under the Ohio Attorney General’s Organized Crime Investigation Commission, carried out operations in Lorain and Erie counties on September 22 and September 25, 2025. The effort targeted both buyers of sex and those advertising sex for sale. According to the Lorain County Sheriff’s Continue Reading
Multiple Gunshots Reported on West 18th Street, Police Detain One Person
LORAIN — Police responded Sunday morning to reports of multiple gunshots in the 800 block of West 18th Street. The incident was reported around 7:30 a.m. after several callers reported hearing bursts of gunfire. Officers arriving on scene located shell casings on the ground and began searching the area. According Continue Reading
Fatal Pedestrian Crash Under Investigation in Elyria
Elyria police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred Monday morning, September 15, at the intersection of State Route 57 and Cleveland Street. Officers were called to the scene around 6:38 a.m., where a vehicle had struck a pedestrian in the crosswalk. Lifecare EMS responded and transported the victim, Continue Reading
Missing Paraglider Walks Into Airport Unharmed
Video: Crews staged at the property of the initial call at 11175 Oberlin Rd. In the late evening hours, Thursday, Lorain County Fire, Lorain County Sheriff’s Office and Amherst Police Department responded to 11175 Oberlin Rd. for a report of a missing paraglider on the property. While responding to the Continue Reading
City of Lorain Hosts Patriot Day Police vs. Fire Softball Game
LORAIN, OH — The City of Lorain is bringing the community together for a night of fun, food, and friendly competition during this year’s Patriot Day Police vs. Fire Softball Game on Wednesday, September 10, at The Pipe Yard. The event begins with a Home Run Derby at 6 p.m., 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
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
Westwood Elementary Lockdown: Suspect Arrested After Domestic Incident, Weapon Found in Vehicle
ELYRIA — Westwood Elementary School went into a brief lockdown Thursday afternoon after a reported domestic violence incident in the school’s parking lot, where school officials say a weapon was found inside a vehicle. According to information provided by the district, school administrators contacted 911 after receiving the report and Continue Reading