Amherst Council Holds Swearing-In Ceremony and Reviews Key Projects in First 2026 Meetings

AMHERST — Amherst City Council opened the new term Monday with a formal swearing-in ceremony at City Hall, followed by a Special Meeting and a Finance Committee meeting that advanced several major infrastructure and public safety items. The evening began at 7 p.m. with Judge Zack Dolyk administering the oaths Continue Reading

Watch the 1/5 Elyria City Council Meeting

Watch the meeting below click link: https://youtu.be/nY0XXy5Hk2Y?si=iHxH8LF7wibsFokX Voice to text transcript The Regular City Council Meeting for Elyria, Ohio, held on January 5, 2026, began with welcoming remarks, a moment of silence, and the Pledge of Allegiance (0:33-1:48). Key proceedings included: Roll Call and Introductions: All council members were present, Continue Reading

Arrest Made in Elyria Swatting Incident

Elyria police have arrested a 33-year-old man accused of making a false emergency call that triggered a swatting response earlier on January 9. Detectives identified the suspect, Jeremy Oster, during the course of their investigation. With assistance from the Lorain Police Department, officers located a vehicle connected to Oster and Continue Reading

Why College Credit Plus Is Worth a Closer Look

Ohio’s College Credit Plus (CCP) program remains one of the most valuable and often overlooked opportunities available to middle and high school students. The program allows students in grades 7–12 to take real college courses and earn both high school and college credit at the same time. For families looking Continue Reading

Urbana Teacher and Husband Charged in Federal Drug Trafficking Case

URBANA, Ohio — An Urbana City Schools teacher and her husband are facing federal charges after investigators accused the couple of using the U.S. mail system to receive and distribute large quantities of illegal drugs. According to WHIO in Dayton, federal court documents allege that Ruthann Rankin Salsburey and her Continue Reading

Columbia High School Locked Down After Out-of-State Threat; No Injuries Reported

COLUMBIA TWP – The Lorain County Sheriff’s Office responded to Columbia High School on Thursday morning after an anonymous caller claimed to be outside the building with a rifle and threatened to harm students and staff. The call came in around 10:45 a.m. on January 8, prompting Columbia High School, Continue Reading

Police Investigation at Midview Crossing Spans Shots Fired, Fight and Two Arrests

The Elyria Police Department has released details of a series of connected incidents at the Midview Crossing apartment complex on January 1 that resulted in two arrests and the recovery of multiple firearms. According to police, officers were first called to Midview Crossing Apartments in the 1800 block of Middle Continue Reading

East Avenue Closed in Elyria During Active Police Operation

Get local news in your inbox Free updates. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. The Elyria Police Department is advising residents and motorists of a temporary road closure on the city’s east side due to an active police operation. According to police, East Avenue is closed between 16th Street and George Avenue Continue Reading

Elyria Police Investigate Shots Fired Call on Middle Avenue

Get local news in your inbox Free updates. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. The Elyria Police Department is investigating a report of shots fired that occurred during the early morning hours of Thursday, January 1, 2026. According to police, the incident was reported in the 1800 block of Middle Avenue. No Continue Reading