Lorain County Job and Family Services workers say their strike has now entered its seventh week, with no agreement reached and growing frustration over what they describe as stalled negotiations. Multiple employees and union members spoke during a recent Lorain County Commissioners meeting, urging officials to return to the bargaining Continue Reading

Emergency crews were called to a Lorain water facility early Friday afternoon following an on-site incident, according to city officials. The Lorain Fire Department arrived at the Lorain Purification Plant at approximately 1:10 p.m. to assist with cleanup efforts after the situation was reported shortly before 1 p.m. Officials with Continue Reading

Proposed 65-Acre Annexation from Amherst Township to Elyria Draws Resident Concerns ELYRIA — A proposed annexation of more than 65 acres from Amherst Township into the city of Elyria is moving forward, drawing concern from nearby residents who say the potential development could significantly change the character of the area. Continue Reading

A recent ruling from the Ohio Supreme Court is expected to have wide-reaching implications for cities and taxpayers across the state, including in Lorain, Elyria, Amherst, and Vermilion. In a decision released this week, the court reaffirmed that local governments remain protected from many lawsuits tied to employee actions, as Continue Reading

The Lorain County Sheriff’s Office has introduced its first mounted unit horse in decades, marking the return of a policing strategy not seen locally since the 1960s. The announcement was made Wednesday by Jack M. Hall, who said the addition of the horse represents both a public safety upgrade and Continue Reading

Lorain County Commissioners approved a new airport improvement contract Tuesday while also addressing ongoing questions about the future of the Lorain County Regional Airport. The board unanimously approved a $60,560 agreement with The Mannik & Smith Group to develop improvement plans for Phase III of the airport’s main apron rehabilitation Continue Reading

COLUMBUS — As early voting begins ahead of Ohio’s May primary election, the Ohio Education Association (OEA) has announced its endorsement of State Representative Allison Russo in the race for Ohio Secretary of State. The endorsement was described as unanimous and was made by OEA members serving on the organization’s Continue Reading

The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled that a key restriction on political speech by judges violates the First Amendment, a decision that could have broader implications for elected officials across the state. The case centered on a longtime judge who shared and supported his son’s judicial campaign on Facebook. Disciplinary Continue Reading

LORAIN — Fire crews responded to a heavily involved house fire on the city’s south side, where crews were able to quickly bring the blaze under control and prevent further spread. According to the Lorain Fire Department, suppression crews initiated a transitional attack upon arrival. That strategy allowed firefighters to Continue Reading

LORAIN — Lorain City Council approved the city’s 2026 budget during a special meeting Monday, passing the measure ahead of a required deadline while acknowledging a projected $2.7 million shortfall tied largely to the city’s utility fund. The budget ordinance covers city expenses from January 1 through December 31, 2026, Continue Reading