Grand jury indicts suspect in expanding Lorain homicide case
LORAIN — Donte Jamar Parker II remains in custody at the Lorain County Jail as prosecutors move forward with an aggravated murder case and other felony matters that developed over the course of multiple investigations in Lorain County. The case stems from the fatal shooting of Leonard A. McCall Jr., Continue Reading
Elyria City Schools Mourn Loss of Hamilton Elementary Third Grader
Elyria City Schools is mourning the loss of a third-grade student from Hamilton Elementary School following a brief illness, according to a statement shared by the district. The student, Brian Correa, passed away over the weekend. District officials described him as a cherished member of the Hamilton Elementary community. Brian’s Continue Reading
Elyria Man Arrested After Narcotics Raid Uncovers Cocaine, Firearms, Stolen Vehicle
ELYRIA — An Elyria man is facing multiple felony charges following a narcotics investigation that led to the seizure of cocaine, firearms, cash, and a stolen vehicle, according to information released by the Elyria Police Department. On December 12, 2025, members of the Elyria Police Department Special Response Team executed Continue Reading
Ohio Turnpike Toll Rates Set to Increase January 1, 2026
BEREA — Toll rates on the Ohio Turnpike will increase by 2.7 percent beginning January 1, 2026, continuing a multi-year schedule of toll adjustments approved by the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission. According to the Commission, E-ZPass customers will continue to receive discounted rates compared to motorists who pay by Continue Reading
Cold Weather Advisory Prompts Sheriff’s Office Partnership With Gathering Hope House
LORAIN COUNTY — With a multi-day cold snap expected to begin Friday night and continue through Tuesday afternoon, the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office is working to support residents who may struggle during dangerous temperatures. Major A. J. Torres and Corrections Sergeant Chelsea Irish visited Gathering Hope House earlier this week Continue Reading
Livestreaming Debate Signals Larger Transparency Concerns in Lorain
LORAIN — Lorain City Council’s latest committee meeting revealed deep divisions over transparency, public access, and how tightly the city should control its own chambers. The discussion unfolded during the Police, Fire and Legislative Committee meeting on Monday, which was scheduled for a routine review of the city’s Rules of Continue Reading
Big Contract Decisions and a State Award at Amherst City Council Meeting
The Amherst City Council met on November 24, 2025, and handled several important items that will affect city workers, the police and fire departments, and local rules. The meeting also brought good news for the city’s finances. Amherst Receives State Auditor’s Award Representatives from the Ohio Auditor of State visited Continue Reading
When the Cost of Living Pushes People to the Edge
ELYRIA – Police recently arrested a young Elyria woman after Walmart reported several thefts over the past few weeks. The value of the items totaled just over $1,200. The arrest was filed as a felony under Ohio law. The details behind the case tell a larger story that many families Continue Reading
Lorain man arrested after allegedly pouring gasoline around home during domestic dispute
Elyria police arrested a 20-year-old Lorain man on Monday after he allegedly poured gasoline around the outside of a home during a domestic dispute with his pregnant partner. The incident occurred on December 8 around 4 p.m. on the 100 block of Spruce Street. According to the police report, officers Continue Reading
Elyria Man Indicted in Armed Robbery of Kay Jewelers
An Elyria man has been indicted on multiple felony charges after police say he carried out an armed robbery at the Kay Jewelers store in Chestnut Commons earlier this fall. Brian M. Foster, 37, was arrested by Elyria police and booked into the Lorain County Jail on October 23 at Continue Reading