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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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