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
Victim Named in Tower Boulevard Homicide—What We Know So Far
By Erik Jones, EditorApril 13, 2025 | Lorain Daily A 21-year-old man has been identified as the victim in a deadly shooting that took place Friday evening on Tower Boulevard in Lorain, Ohio. On April 11, around 5:20 p.m., Lorain Police were called to the 1800 block of Tower Blvd. Continue Reading
Thousands of Meals at Risk: Lorain Children Face Cuts in School Food Programs
By Erik Jones | Lorain Daily Thousands of Lorain students could lose access to free school meals under the Ohio House’s latest budget draft, which slashes funding for hunger assistance and removes key meal support provisions for schools with high poverty rates. One of the most significant changes is the Continue Reading
Lorain Reels After Weekend of Violence: Homicide Investigation into William Cummings’ Death Continues with No Arrests
Lorain Daily Was First to Report West Sixth Street Shooting By Aaron Knapp, Lorain Daily Staff Reporter LORAIN, OH (April 5, 2025) – Over a week after a violent weekend gripped Lorain, the community remains deeply concerned as the homicide investigation into the death of 31-year-old William Cummings continues without Continue Reading
Massive “Hands Off!” Protests Hit Avon Lake, Northeast Ohio
By Aaron Knapp, Staff Reporter Avon Lake, Ohio – April 5, 2025 – 1:37 PM EDT – A significant gathering is currently underway in Avon Lake as part of a nationwide “Hands Off!” day of action. Avon Lake police estimate that approximately 2,000 people have converged for the rally, joining Continue Reading