Elyria Domestic Violence Suspect Suffers Seizure While in Custody

Elyria Police arrested 36-year-old Ryan Harvey on Oct. 5 following a reported domestic violence incident at a home in the 800 block of Logan Street. According to police, officers were called after a woman said Harvey, whom she had been in a six-year relationship with, came home intoxicated and became Continue Reading

When the Constitution Stops at the Door: It’s Time for Citizens to Stand Up

Editorial Commentary What happened to James Mauricio inside the Lorain City Hall should shake every citizen who still believes in freedom. A man was jailed for thirty days, not after a trial or hearing, but after a hallway confrontation that never belonged in court. Cameras show no disturbance, no trial Continue Reading

Lorain County Sheriff’s Office Awarded $106K Traffic Safety Grant to Target Dangerous Driving

Grant Award Details The Lorain County Sheriff’s Office received a $106K traffic safety grant from the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Ohio Traffic Safety Office. The funding covers Federal Fiscal Year 2026, running from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. The Ohio Traffic Safety Office grant supports law enforcement Continue Reading

Trunk or Treat Brings Family Fun to Black River Landing

Lorain families will have a chance to celebrate the season with costumes, candy, and community this weekend as the Trunk or Treat Fall Festival comes to Black River Landing. The event takes place Saturday, October 4, from 12 to 1 p.m. at 421 Black River Lane, Lorain. Hosted by the Continue Reading

Fall Fest Brings Family Fun to Downtown Lorain

Families looking for autumn fun this weekend can head to downtown Lorain for First Lutheran Church’s Fall Fest, happening Saturday, October 4, from 1 to 3 p.m. at 1019 West Fifth Street. The free, family-friendly event will feature a “Touch-a-Truck” experience where children can climb aboard and explore big trucks Continue Reading

Lorain County Commissioners Question Housing Costs, Hears Public Concerns

The Lorain County Board of Commissioners handled routine approvals Friday, September 26, while also questioning the high price tag of a federal housing rehab and hearing pointed public comments on health care, jail funding, and regional debt. Commissioner Jeff Riddell, Dave Moore, and Marty Gallagher were present for the 9:30 Continue Reading

HEAL Task Force Operation Leads to Multiple Arrests in Lorain and Erie Counties

The HEAL Human Trafficking Task Force, working under the Ohio Attorney General’s Organized Crime Investigation Commission, carried out operations in Lorain and Erie counties on September 22 and September 25, 2025. The effort targeted both buyers of sex and those advertising sex for sale. According to the Lorain County Sheriff’s Continue Reading

Lorain County Commissioners Approve Bonds for Senior Housing, Address Rising Health Costs

The Lorain County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Commissioners Jeff Riddell, David J. Moore, and Marty Gallagher were present. Routine approvals and recognitionThe board approved investments, appropriations, transfers, advances/repayments, requisitions, travel, and bills. Commissioners also thanked the Columbia Eagles for donating $18,700 to help the Sheriff’s Office Continue Reading

Lorain School Board Splits Over $50K Training Contract, Approves Donations and Hires

A $50,000 professional development contract sparked debate at the Lorain City Schools Board of Education meeting on September 22, 2025. While supporters argued that bringing in nationally known educator Richard Wormeli would help unify grading practices districtwide, critics questioned the cost and whether standards-based grading should be a priority. Some Continue Reading