Report of Shooting in North Ridgeville Early Monday
North Ridgeville police and emergency crews responded early Monday morning to a reported shooting on Opal Street. The call, which came in around 7:39 a.m., stated that a male had been shot in the head, according to radio traffic monitored on public scanner feeds. A third-party caller reported the incident Continue Reading
Stolen Vehicles From Perkins Township Dealership Lead to Crashes, Two Suspects Still At Large
Two suspects are in custody and two others remain on the run after a chase involving several vehicles stolen from Perkins Township early Thursday morning. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, four vehicles were taken from the dealership before dawn. Around 6:20 a.m., troopers saw the vehicles traveling on Continue Reading
Road Closures Announced for Elyria’s 4th Annual REVS Race on November 8
ELYRIA, Ohio — The Elyria Police Department has announced several temporary road closures and parking restrictions ahead of the 4th Annual Lorain County REVS 22K and 2.2-mile run/walk/ruck to End Veterans Suicide, taking place Saturday, November 8. The race will begin at 8 a.m. at Ely Square Park, located across Continue Reading
Lorain City Schools Board Recap: Levy Renewals, Staffing Adjustments, and Community Concerns
Lorain — The Lorain City Schools Board of Education met on October 27, 2025, at 5 p.m. in the Lorain High School Building C boardroom. All five members were present: Mr. Ferguson, Mrs. Washington, Dr. Ballard, Mrs. Nazario, and Mr. Sturgil. Students lead the pledge Assistant Principal Olivia Acres of Continue Reading
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