Mercy Health Police Reinstated as Standoff with Lorain Officials Ends in Settlement
By Staff Reporter Aaron Knapp LORAIN, Ohio – A protracted and often contentious dispute between Mercy Health-Lorain Hospital and city officials has reached a resolution that sees the reinstatement of the hospital’s police force, marking the end of a standoff that began with a controversial request for a body cavity Continue Reading
Shot Outside a Closed Lorain Bar: Cleveland Man Dies Days Later — Still No Arrests
A man from Cleveland was shot outside a Lorain bar and later died. Police are still looking for answers, and the community is asking why no one has been arrested. On March 29th, 2025, just after 4 a.m., Lorain police were called to a crash at Broadway Avenue and West Continue Reading
Trump Closes China Tariff Loophole Used by Fast Fashion Retailers Like Shein and Temu
By Aaron Knapp Staff Reporter Donald Trump has signed an executive order to shut down a trade loophole known as “de minimis” that has allowed low-value packages from China and Hong Kong to enter the US free of duties. Blow to Fast Fashion Giants The move appears to be a Continue Reading
Shelter in Place: A Tense Standoff Grips Elyria — Residents Stuck Waiting for Answers
Update Elyria OH Shelter in Place: Armed Man Barricades Himself on South Logan, Wanted for Weapons Violations By Aaron Knapp, Staff Writer ELYRIA, Ohio (April 4, 2025) – Elyria Police have issued a shelter-in-place order for residents near Boston Avenue and South Logan Street this Friday morning. They are attempting Continue Reading
Ohio Browns Stadium Funding: House Budget Includes $600M Amid Taxpayer Debate
By Aaron Knapp, Staff Reporter COLUMBUS, OH – The Ohio House of Representatives has released its initial version of the state budget, and it includes a significant allocation of $600 million in state-backed bonds to aid the Cleveland Browns in the construction of a new domed stadium and entertainment complex Continue Reading
Trump’s 2025 Tariffs Aim to Protect America — But What’s the Impact on Lorain, Ohio?
Trump’s Tough Tariffs Shake the Market — Could Lorain Benefit in the Long Run? Lorain, Ohio has been through a lot. Once known for its strong factories, shipbuilding, and steel mills, the city has faced years of job losses and plant closures. Now, a new national policy could bring more Continue Reading
Lorain Palace Summer Movies: Free Family Fun Returns with Legion Support
Lights, Camera, Community: Lorain Palace Summer Movie Series Returns, Offering Free Family Fun By Aaron Knapp, Staff Reporter The silver screen is set to light up Lorain this summer with the return of the beloved Lorain Palace summer movie series. Thanks to a collaborative effort between Councilwoman Victoria Kempton, the Continue Reading
Petra Pintar In Custody; Manhunt for Escaped Boyfriend
By Aaron Knapp, Staff Reporter Elyria, OH – Petra Pintar, the 20-year-old woman who had been missing since February 3rd, 2025, has been located and is safe, according to an update from the Elyria Police Department. Pintar voluntarily arrived at the Elyria Police Department on Thursday, April 3rd, and met Continue Reading
Walz’s “People’s Town Hall” Hits Lorain April 8 Amid GOP Retreat
By Aaron Knapp Staff Reporter Walz Schedules Ohio Town Halls LORAIN — Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, the Democratic former vice-presidential candidate, will join the Lorain County Democratic Party as a special guest at “The People’s Town Hall” on Tuesday, April 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. in Lorain. This visit Continue Reading
Your Lorain County Voter Guide to the May 6th Primary Election
By the Lorain Daily Welcome to your comprehensive Lorain County Voter Guide for the primary election on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. This crucial election offers Lorain County residents a significant opportunity to influence the future of our community and state. This guide provides you with the essential information you need Continue Reading