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
SWAT Arrests Lorain Man in Meister Road Shooting Death
LORAIN — The Lorain County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of Jomar Perez, 21, of Lorain, in connection with the July 29 shooting death of Robert Willis, 28, of North Ridgeville. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the Lorain County Sheriff’s Major Crimes Task Force and SWAT team executed search and Continue Reading
Child Injured, Dog Killed in Reported Attack on Fairless Avenue
A reported dog attack on Fairless Avenue left a four-year-old child injured and at least one dog dead, according to multiple eyewitness accounts. Residents say two dogs allegedly jumped a fence and killed another woman’s dog before attacking several others in the area. One neighbor claims the same dogs also Continue Reading
Route 57 Shut Down After Two Crashes Friday Night
LORAIN COUNTY — Route 57 in Elyria by Midway Mall and the Ohio Turnpike was closed in both directions late Friday night following two separate crashes that tied up traffic for nearly two hours. The first crash occurred around 10:10 p.m. in the southbound lanes, with a three vehicle motor Continue Reading
Better Block returns to Lorain with safer streets in focus
Lorain’s Broadway corridor came alive on Saturday, August 9, as residents turned out for the city’s third Better Block event and the first since 2019. The pop-up demonstration showed how wider sidewalks, defined bike space, and traffic-calming features could change the feel of the street. Organizer Eric Newsom of Lorain Continue Reading
Body believed to be missing Elyria teen found in Black River; identity pending
Disclaimer: The following information is based on unconfirmed reports from individuals on or near the scene, including people identifying themselves as close to the family. As of publication, law enforcement and the Lorain County Coroner’s Office have not issued any official statements confirming the recovery or identifying the body. ELYRIA, Continue Reading
Search for Missing Elyria Teen Continues as Police Call Disappearance ‘Suspicious’
The search for 16-year-old Vincent Pabon continued Friday in Elyria after he was reported missing near the Black River early Thursday morning. Elyria Police Captain Bill Lantz confirmed the disappearance is being treated as suspicious and stated that additional fire department personnel are expected to return to the search area Continue Reading