Lorain Schools Announce New Start Dates, Schedules, and Supply Events
LORAIN, OHIO — With summer winding down, Lorain City Schools is preparing for the start of the 2025–2026 school year by rolling out significant changes to school schedules, transportation eligibility, and student support programs. The district’s Titan Talk newsletter and its online Back-to-School Hub outline everything families need to know Continue Reading
Elyria Man Arrested on Felony Strangulation, DV Charges
ELYRIA, OHIO — A 33-year-old Elyria man was arrested in the early morning hours of July 30, 2025, following a domestic violence investigation that led to felony charges. According to Elyria police, officers responded to an apartment on Fox Hill Lane after a woman reported being assaulted by James E. Continue Reading
Lorain Man Arrested for OVI and Firearm Violation in Vermilion
A Lorain man was arrested late Sunday night in Vermilion after police say he was speeding, driving under the influence, and carrying a loaded handgun while intoxicated. At approximately 10:37 p.m. on July 27, Sgt. Leo Chandler of the Vermilion Police Department observed a motorcycle traveling 58 miles per hour Continue Reading
BREAKING: High-Speed Pursuit Ends in Westlake with Suspect in Custody
Preliminary information sourced from Monitoring Lorain County and Scanning RF. No official law enforcement statement has been released at this time. A high-speed pursuit that originated in Lorain County ended this afternoon in Westlake after a coordinated response from multiple law enforcement agencies, including the use of stop sticks, a Continue Reading
Thousands gather to honor Lorain Police Officer Phillip C. Wagner in public memorial
Cleveland — Approximately 6,000 mourners filled Rocket Arena on Wednesday morning to honor Lorain Police Officer Phillip C. Wagner, who was ambushed and fatally shot in the line of duty. The service drew law enforcement from across Ohio and neighboring states, along with family, city officials, and community members. The Continue Reading
Elyria Man Arrested After Reckless Driving and Hostile Encounter
ELYRIA, OHIO — A 31-year-old Elyria man was arrested Sunday evening after police say he drove recklessly through a residential neighborhood and escalated a domestic call by interfering with officers. Leonis C. McGilvery was taken into custody around 8:30 p.m. on July 28 after allegedly speeding down Cambridge Avenue, squealing Continue Reading
Courtroom Arrest Follows Domestic Violence Allegation Against Lorain Lawyer
LORAIN COUNTY, Ohio — A Lorain attorney was arrested Tuesday morning inside the Lorain County Justice Center after police issued a warrant related to a reported domestic violence incident earlier that day. Mark Stephenson, 70, of Lorain, was taken into custody shortly before 11 a.m. while present in a courtroom Continue Reading
Lorain Man Charged With Murder After He Runs Over Victim in Sandusky
SANDUSKY — A Lorain man has been charged with murder following a fatal incident that occurred early Friday morning in Sandusky, according to local authorities. Sandusky police said officers were dispatched around 2 a.m. to the 1200 block of Central Avenue in Sandusky for a report of two men involved Continue Reading
Elyria Man Arrested After 11 Violations for Begging and Biking on Freeway
An Elyria man with a long history of roadway-related offenses and public solicitation charges was arrested again on June 4, following what authorities say is his eleventh violation involving panhandling, trespassing, or illegal use of local highways. James S. Bennett, 64, was taken into custody by Elyria police after being Continue Reading
Lorain County Labeled ‘Sanctuary Jurisdiction’ by Homeland Security
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