Who Does Lorain Work For? Residents Are Demanding Answers
Editorial Commentary LORAIN — A south-side homeowner thought he was finally in control of his family’s future. After years of small leaks and rising water bills, he invested thousands to replace every inch of water piping in his house. He even dug his own trench to the city’s water shutoff, Continue Reading
Beyond Public School: Education Choices for Ohio Families
they actually have. While public schools serve most families, they aren’t the only path available and finding the right fit can make a world of difference in a child’s education. Whether you’re seeking more flexibility, a specialized learning environment, or alternative teaching styles, understanding every option is one of the Continue Reading
New Felony Charge Filed in Elyria Teen Drowning Case
ELYRIA — Elyria Police detectives have filed a new fourth-degree felony charge against 24-year-old Jacob Rosado in connection with an ongoing child sexual exploitation investigation, according to a press release issued Wednesday by the Elyria Police Department. On August 19, 2025, detectives charged Rosado with Pandering Sexually Oriented Matter Involving Continue Reading
Police Say Elyria Man Tried to Take Child in Violation of Protection Order, Faces Felony Charges
ELYRIA — On August 15, 2025, a 38-year-old Elyria man with a prior felony conviction for domestic violence was arrested after walking into the lobby of the Elyria Police Department, where officers took him into custody without incident. Dominic Keith Mason, of Park Meadow Drive, faces multiple charges following a Continue Reading
Route 57 Shut Down After Two Crashes Friday Night
LORAIN COUNTY — Route 57 in Elyria by Midway Mall and the Ohio Turnpike was closed in both directions late Friday night following two separate crashes that tied up traffic for nearly two hours. The first crash occurred around 10:10 p.m. in the southbound lanes, with a three vehicle motor Continue Reading
Violent Lorain Standoff Ends With Arrest on 8 Charges
LORAIN — A man with a history of violent offenses was taken into custody Thursday evening following a reported domestic incident on the 300 block of West 28th Street. According to Lorain Police Capt. Jacob Morris, officers were dispatched around 6:05 p.m. after a neighbor reported a possible domestic violence Continue Reading
County Ends Tower Lease, Officials Assure Service Continuity
Lorain County Commissioners Move Forward with Tower Lease Termination, Assure Public Safety Will Not Be Affected The Lorain County Board of Commissioners voted on August 12, 2025 to notify Cleveland Communications, Inc. that the county will not renew its lease for a communications tower on Burns Road in Elyria. The Continue Reading
Shooting on Kansas Avenue Sends One to Hospital; Arrest Made
LORAIN — A man was injured and another taken into custody following a shooting on Lorain’s east side Tuesday afternoon. Police responded to an apartment in the 1500 block of Kansas Avenue, near Randall Street, shortly after 4:30 p.m. for a report of a man shot. According to scanner traffic, Continue Reading
Lorain Attorney’s Domestic Violence Case Continues with Modified Protection Order
The domestic violence case against Lorain attorney Mark E. Stephenson remains active following an August 11, 2025, court appearance where he signed a modified temporary protection order before Visiting Judge Mark Comstock. Stephenson, 70, pleaded not guilty on July 16 to a first-degree misdemeanor domestic violence charge. He was released Continue Reading
Lorain Council Approves Technical Assistance for $6.3 Million HUD Loan Application
Lorain City Council, which is typically in recess during August, held a special meeting on August 12 to approve accepting $100,000 in technical assistance from Enterprise Community Partners, funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The assistance will help the city apply to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Continue Reading