Food Desert Debate Emerges Over Future of Former Apples Market
LORAIN — Residents and city officials raised concerns this week that a proposed zoning change for the former Apples Market site on Meister Road could create a food desert in central Lorain. The discussion took place during a Ward 3 town hall meeting held Thursday evening at Grace Community Church, Continue Reading
Plow Truck, Minivan Involved in Morning Crash as Lorain County Remains at Level 2
A crash involving a Lorain County plow truck and a minivan was reported early Monday morning as the county remained under a Level 2 Snow Emergency. According to information released by FOX 8, the crash occurred at approximately 5 a.m. along South Broadway and Cooper Foster Park Road in Lorain Continue Reading
Police Chase From Elyria Ends With Arrest Near Tower Boulevard
A police chase that began in Elyria Friday night ended with an arrest in Lorain after officers attempted to stop a driver wanted on an outstanding warrant, according to Elyria Police. The incident occurred on January 24, 2026, at approximately 9:22 p.m., when an officer with the Elyria Police Department Continue Reading
Lorain Crews Battle Two-Story Blaze in Central District
Lorain firefighters were called to East Avenue near East 21st Street shortly after 1 p.m. Thursday, according to Assistant Chief Jon George. Crews responded to a two-story residential structure fire in Lorain’s central district. Firefighters conducted a full search of the home and confirmed that no occupants were inside the Continue Reading
Woman Charged After Allegedly Jumping on Car While Partially Unclothed in Elyria
An Elyria woman is facing multiple misdemeanor charges following a police response to reports of erratic behavior in a parking lot earlier this month, according to Elyria Police Department records and court filings. The incident occurred on the evening of January 16, 2026, in the parking lot of an apartment Continue Reading
What We Know: Suspect Dies After Officer-Involved Shooting Linked to Elyria Robbery
A suspect involved in an armed robbery in Elyria died after being shot during an officer-involved shooting that followed a police pursuit on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, according to information released by the Elyria Police Department. Elyria police officers were dispatched at approximately 3:02 p.m. to a reported aggravated robbery Continue Reading
Elyria Police Investigate Fatal Pedestrian Crash on West River Road North
ELYRIA — Elyria police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred Friday evening along West River Road North. According to the Elyria Police Department, officers were dispatched at approximately 7:30 p.m. Saturday after receiving a report of an unresponsive woman lying in the snow near the tree lawn in Continue Reading
Press Release: Elyria Police Department Release Details on Hit Skip Crash
The following press release was issued by the Elyria Police Department. Hit-Skip Crash – Cleveland Street Elyria, Ohio – January 16, 2026On January 15, 2026, at approximately 9:30 a.m., Elyria Police officers responded to a report of a vehicle that had struck a building in the 100 block of Cleveland Continue Reading
Fresh Snow Helps Elyria Police Track Down Burglary Suspects at Johnny K’s
ELYRIA — A heavy overnight snowfall helped Elyria Police officers track two men suspected of breaking into Johnny K’s Motorsports early Thursday morning, leading to their arrest minutes after the burglary. According to a press release from the Elyria Police Department, officers responded to multiple alarm activations at the dealership Continue Reading
Commissioners Open 2026 With New Leadership, Updated Meeting Schedule and Public Comment Rules
ELYRIA – The Lorain County Board of Commissioners opened its January 12 meeting by reorganizing leadership, adopting updated parliamentary procedures and approving changes intended to make public participation clearer and more efficient. Commissioners voted to appoint David Moore as board president for 2026 and Marty Gallagher as vice president. During Continue Reading