Lorain County Secures Site for Future Wastewater Facility in Vermilion
VERMILION — Lorain County has taken a key step toward developing a future wastewater facility with the purchase of land in Vermilion, positioning the county for long-term infrastructure planning in the western portion of the region. County commissioners recently approved the acquisition of two parcels with frontage on Brownhelm Station Continue Reading
Amherst Moves Forward With First Responder Drone Program
Amherst City Council approved an ordinance authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement with the Ohio Department of Transportation for the city to participate in the Drones for First Responders program. The ordinance, listed as A-26-15, was passed as an emergency measure, allowing it to take effect immediately. City Continue Reading
Lorain Faces $2.6M Utility Deficit as Officials Consider Rate Increases
LORAIN — Lorain City Auditor Anita Harper said the city is facing a growing financial gap in its utility system, with a reported deficit of approximately $2.6 to $2.7 million in the water pollution control fund as discussions begin on potential rate increases. The issue was discussed during a recent Continue Reading
Lorain County Unveils Updated Government Website With Improved Access
LORAIN COUNTY — The Lorain County Commissioners announced March 25 that the county’s newly refreshed website is now live, offering a redesigned layout and updated features aimed at improving how residents access information and services. According to the release, the update was completed as part of the county’s ongoing partnership Continue Reading
From Pay Phones to Drones: Amherst Honors 50-Year Officer Bob Lane
by Joseph Jones AMHERST — Surrounded by fellow officers, family members and community supporters, Officer Robert “Bob” Lane was honored Monday at Amherst Town Hall ahead of his retirement after a remarkable 50-year career with the Amherst Police Department. Lane, who began his service on March 24, 1976, has worked Continue Reading
ODOT Announces I-90 Lane Closures Near Route 57 in Lorain County
Drivers traveling through Lorain County on Interstate 90 can expect overnight lane closures and a temporary traffic shift near state Route 57 as construction work continues this week. According to the Ohio Department of Transportation, evening lane closures will take place on I-90 eastbound and westbound from 7 p.m. to Continue Reading
Lorain County to Return $2 Million in Surplus Property Assessment Funds
Lorain County officials say $2 million in surplus funds from the county’s real estate assessment fund will be returned to local governments, agencies, and taxing authorities across the county. According to the Lorain County Auditor’s Office, the funds come from fees collected for property valuation work, including appraisals and reappraisals Continue Reading
Lorain County Explains $67.4M Sewer Project as Questions Grow Over What It Means for Local Control
Lorain County has been awarded $67.4 million in state infrastructure funding to support wastewater improvements in the western portion of the county, according to information released by county officials. The funding was secured through a competitive state grant process and is designated specifically for sewer and wastewater infrastructure. Officials say Continue Reading
Lorain Details Road, Sidewalk and Safety Projects, More Planned for 2026
A series of roadwork, sidewalk upgrades and pedestrian safety efforts were completed across Lorain in 2025, with additional projects already being planned for 2026, according to a recent update shared by city partners. The update, released through “Lorain Connected,” outlines both infrastructure improvements and community-based safety efforts that took place Continue Reading
Packed Lorain County commissioners meeting draws public comment on JFS strike, sewer and mega site concerns
ELYRIA — A packed Lorain County Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday, Feb. 24 drew more than a dozen speakers during public participation, many of them connected to the ongoing strike at Lorain County Job and Family Services. Other residents used the microphone to raise concerns about sewer planning, the county’s Continue Reading