Lorain County Approves Jail Design, Sales Tax Ballot Issue
ELYRIA — The Lorain County Board of Commissioners approved a range of major actions during their July 29, 2025 meeting, including a sales tax ballot measure, infrastructure upgrades, and the formal retirement of longtime Transit official Pam Novak. Novak, who spent nearly 40 years with Lorain County Transit, officially retires Continue Reading
Amherst Man Identified in High-Speed Police Chase, Now Facing 10 Charges
The suspect involved in Wednesday’s high-speed police chase through Lorain County and into Westlake has been identified as Richard Warren Roule Sr., 32, of Amherst. Roule is now facing 10 criminal charges, including multiple felonies, after being taken into custody following a multi-agency pursuit and a brief standoff. The chase Continue Reading
Document suggests Apples Market on Meister Road may close this fall
LORAIN, OHIO — A document circulating on social media appears to announce the potential closure of the Apples grocery store at 1051 Meister Road in Lorain. The notice, dated July 29, 2025, is formatted like a press release and lists Steve Krakomperger as the store owner and Tammie Krakomperger as Continue Reading
Elyria Man Arrested on Felony Strangulation, DV Charges
ELYRIA, OHIO — A 33-year-old Elyria man was arrested in the early morning hours of July 30, 2025, following a domestic violence investigation that led to felony charges. According to Elyria police, officers responded to an apartment on Fox Hill Lane after a woman reported being assaulted by James E. Continue Reading
Lorain Man Arrested for OVI and Firearm Violation in Vermilion
A Lorain man was arrested late Sunday night in Vermilion after police say he was speeding, driving under the influence, and carrying a loaded handgun while intoxicated. At approximately 10:37 p.m. on July 27, Sgt. Leo Chandler of the Vermilion Police Department observed a motorcycle traveling 58 miles per hour Continue Reading
BREAKING: High-Speed Pursuit Ends in Westlake with Suspect in Custody
Preliminary information sourced from Monitoring Lorain County and Scanning RF. No official law enforcement statement has been released at this time. A high-speed pursuit that originated in Lorain County ended this afternoon in Westlake after a coordinated response from multiple law enforcement agencies, including the use of stop sticks, a Continue Reading
Thousands gather to honor Lorain Police Officer Phillip C. Wagner in public memorial
Cleveland — Approximately 6,000 mourners filled Rocket Arena on Wednesday morning to honor Lorain Police Officer Phillip C. Wagner, who was ambushed and fatally shot in the line of duty. The service drew law enforcement from across Ohio and neighboring states, along with family, city officials, and community members. The Continue Reading
Elyria Man Arrested After Reckless Driving and Hostile Encounter
ELYRIA, OHIO — A 31-year-old Elyria man was arrested Sunday evening after police say he drove recklessly through a residential neighborhood and escalated a domestic call by interfering with officers. Leonis C. McGilvery was taken into custody around 8:30 p.m. on July 28 after allegedly speeding down Cambridge Avenue, squealing Continue Reading
Ex-WEWS Chief Meteorologist Mark Johnson Returns to Broadcasting
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Mark Johnson, the longtime face of weather at WEWS Channel 5, is stepping back into the spotlight with a new role at TEGNA, the media company that owns WKYC Channel 3. While he won’t be appearing on Cleveland’s airwaves just yet, he’s now contributing weather forecasts across Continue Reading
Lorain Police Announce Funeral Details for Officer Wagner
LORAIN, OH – The Lorain Police Department has released official details for the memorial service honoring Officer Phillip C. Wagner, who passed away in the line of duty. The ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, July 30, 2025, and will take place at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. According to a Continue Reading