LORAIN COUNTY — Lorain County Children Services is preparing to ask voters for additional funding after officials said placement costs for children in care have increased 185% over the past four years. During the April 24 Lorain County Commissioners meeting, commissioners approved the first step in the process for a Continue Reading

LORAIN COUNTY — Public pressure continued to build Friday as striking Job and Family Services employees and community members told Lorain County commissioners that delayed Medicaid applications and benefit renewals are leaving vulnerable residents without answers and putting families in difficult situations. During public comment at the April 24 Lorain Continue Reading

AMHERST — Amherst City Council’s Finance Committee approved a major change April 20 in how the city will pay for a new fire department pumper truck, moving from an original cash purchase plan to a five-year lease-to-own financing agreement after officials said paying upfront was no longer the most fiscally Continue Reading

A proposed annexation involving more than 65 acres of land in Amherst Township has been withdrawn once again, with officials indicating the request is likely to return in the future. The Lorain County Board of Commissioners addressed the item during its April 21 meeting, where the annexation request was formally Continue Reading

Lorain City Council is reviewing a proposed $1.5 million contract for a new skatepark, with questions surrounding the project’s timeline, funding deadlines, and elements of the bidding process. Council voted to send the proposal to committee for further review, reflecting a divided stance among members on whether the project is Continue Reading

The City of Elyria has approved up to $5.2 million in financing for a major infrastructure project known as the Chestnut Commons Connector. City Council passed legislation during the April 20 meeting authorizing the issuance and sale of notes in anticipation of bonds to help fund a portion of the Continue Reading

The City of Elyria is launching a new $100,000 program aimed at helping residents cover the cost of emergency home repairs, specifically for heating, cooling, and hot water systems. City officials announced the program during the April 20 City Council meeting, stating that the funding will be used to reimburse Continue Reading

ELYRIA — City officials have approved the purchase of 10 new police vehicles, moving forward with the decision under an emergency clause to avoid potential delays in acquiring the units. The approved purchase includes eight 2025 Ford Explorer police interceptors and two 2026 Ford F-150 trucks. Officials said several of Continue Reading

ELYRIA — City officials have secured more than $1.28 million in funding for a major sidewalk and pedestrian safety project along Burns Road and Abbey Road, an effort that comes after the death of a young boy in the area. During a recent committee meeting, officials confirmed the project was Continue Reading