Gravel Patches and Incomplete Fixes Spark Frustration in Lorain Neighborhoods
LORAIN, OH — Residents across multiple Lorain neighborhoods are expressing growing frustration with what they describe as incomplete and inconsistent street repairs. During a recent city council meeting, council members raised concerns about roads left with gravel-filled holes and partial patch jobs that, in some cases, sit just feet from Continue Reading
Patients without copay to be turned away at Cleveland Clinic
CLEVELAND — Starting June 1, Cleveland Clinic will begin requiring patients to pay their copays before or at the time of check-in for nonemergency outpatient services. Those who arrive without the required payment will be asked to reschedule. The new policy was announced in an email sent to patients on Continue Reading
Big Lots! Store in Elyria Reopens With New Layout and Merchandise
The Big Lots! store at 825 Cleveland St. in Elyria is reopening to the public this Thursday, May 15, as part of a national relaunch effort announced by Variety Wholesalers Inc. Elyria is one of 132 Big Lots! locations reopening this month across 14 states, following the company’s December 2024 Continue Reading
Trump’s First 100 Days: How New Policies Are Beginning to Affect Lorain
Opinion Piece By Erik JonesPublished April 28, 2025 As President Donald Trump finishes the first 100 days of his second term, many Americans are watching closely to see how national policies will impact their communities. In Lorain, Ohio, some early changes are already being felt. From new tariffs to changes Continue Reading
Elyria Family Event Shooting Under Investigation as Possible Self-Defense
Elyria police are investigating whether a shooting that occurred during a family gathering on Sunday may have been an act of self-defense. Officers responded around 11:14 a.m. to reports of gunfire in the 1000 block of Melvyn Lane. At the scene, several individuals were detained for questioning, and a firearm Continue Reading
Vermilion Man Admits Guilt in Fatal Lorain DUI Crash
Nicholas Fenik, 25, of Vermilion, has pleaded guilty to causing a crash that killed 28-year-old Trent Neal of Lorain. The crash happened in June 2023 on Kolbe Road. Fenik was driving under the influence of alcohol, and Neal was a passenger in the car. Fenik entered his plea Wednesday in Continue Reading
Suspect Identified in Lorain Shooting and Police Chase
By Lorain Daily Staff LORAIN, OHIO — The woman involved in Tuesday’s shooting, vehicle pursuit, and standoff at Lorain City Hall has been identified as Jenna Comings, 43, of Lorain. Comings was booked into the Lorain County Jail late Tuesday night and is being held on a $500,000 cash/surety bond. Continue Reading
Ohio House Cuts Education Budget, Fast-Tracks $600M Stadium Deal
In a rapid legislative session, the Ohio House of Representatives passed a sweeping $61 billion state budget with more than 160 changes—all within a 24-hour period. The speed and scale of the amendments have drawn attention across the state, especially as lawmakers reduced education funding while securing $600 million for Continue Reading
I’m on the Ballot—But Can’t Vote”: Lorain Candidate Says System Is Broken
By Erik Jones Aaron Knapp is running as a Republican for Lorain City Council’s Sixth Ward. He’s on the November ballot—but when he went to vote in the May primary, he says he was told he couldn’t get a Republican ballot. Now, he’s raising concerns about how Ohio’s voting system Continue Reading
DUI Offenders Face 20 Years Under New Ohio Law
By Erik Jones, Editor – Lorain Daily Ohio drivers caught drinking and driving could now face up to 20 years in prison under a new state law. Known as Liv’s Law, the legislation took effect on April 9, 2025, and brings some of the harshest penalties Ohio has ever imposed Continue Reading