North Canton Police Arrest Suspect After Active Shooter Incident at Versailles Gardens Apartments
North Canton Police responded to an active shooter incident Wednesday morning at Versailles Gardens Apartments, leading to the arrest of 38-year-old Brian Keith Francisco II. According to a timeline released by the department, emergency crews were dispatched at 8:50 a.m. after a female resident reported being injured. Shortly after, officers Continue Reading
Local Officials Tour Lorain County Jail During “Lunch and Learn” Event
Lorain County Sheriff Jack M. Hall hosted a “Lunch and Learn” event Wednesday, welcoming local mayors and township trustees inside the Lorain County Jail for a firsthand look at daily operations, staffing challenges, and future needs within the Sheriff’s Office. Participants were served a typical jail lunch while touring the Continue Reading
No Charges Filed in Threats Against Lorain Officers; Sheriff Calls for Stronger Laws
The Lorain County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that no charges were filed against individuals who made harassing 911 calls or online threats following the July shooting that killed Lorain Police Officer Phillip Wagner and injured Officers Peter Gale and Brent Payne. According to a FOX 8 I-Team report published October Continue Reading
Ohio Attorney General Warns Porn Sites to Follow New State Age-Verification Law
Columbus — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is warning that major adult websites could face civil penalties for failing to comply with the state’s new age-verification law, which took effect at the end of September. The law, passed earlier this year as part of House Bill 96, requires pornographic and Continue Reading
Trump Administration Weighs Major Overhaul of Student Loan System
Washington — The Trump administration is reviewing sweeping changes to the nation’s $1.6 trillion student loan system, including the potential sale of portions of the federal loan portfolio to private investors and major restructuring of repayment and forgiveness programs. According to Reuters, administration officials from the U.S. Departments of Education Continue Reading
Special Prosecutor Appointed in Ongoing Lorain County Investigation
Lorain County — The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has appointed Ottawa County Prosecutor James VanEerten to serve as special prosecutor in a continuing matter involving the Lorain County Prosecutor’s Office, according to records released by the state. The appointment followed a July 2025 request from Lorain County Prosecutor Tony Cillo, who cited a Continue Reading
Lorain County Commissioners Approve Tax Relief, Advance Avon Lake Redevelopment
The Lorain County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, October 7, approving new homeowner tax relief measures, adopting an updated personnel policy, and reaffirming support for turning the former Avon Lake power plant into a public lakefront park. Commissioners Jeff Riddell, Dave Moore, and Marty Gallagher were all present. The meeting Continue Reading
Aging Well Senior Expo Connects Lorain County Seniors with Key Services
Vermilion — The Lorain County Office on Aging hosted its annual Aging Well Senior Expo on Tuesday, October 8, 2025, at German’s Villa in Vermilion. The event drew hundreds of seniors, caregivers, and local resource providers together for a day of education, connection, and support. Executive Director Nicolle Bellmore Pierse Continue Reading
Limited Attendance Slows Lorain City Council Business
LORAIN — With only seven members present at Monday night’s Lorain City Council meeting, the body lacked the nine votes needed to suspend the rules and pass ordinances by emergency. As a result, several items were deferred to second or third readings. Two members were absent due to illness and Continue Reading
Lorain Board of Education Candidates Share Vision for District’s Future with Student & Audience Questions at Town Hall
LORAIN — Four candidates for the Lorain City Schools Board of Education shared their priorities during a student-led town hall at Lorain High School on October 7. Questions from students and community members focused on academics, safety, transparency, and district finances. Bill Sturgill: With more than sixteen years on the Continue Reading