Blotter Report: Domestic Disputes, Drug Calls, and Suspicious Activity
From drug overdoses and domestic disputes to vehicle crashes and break-in attempts, Lorain police were kept busy this past week. Between April 11 and 17, officers responded to a wide range of incidents, including multiple assault calls, suspected drug activity, traffic accidents, mental health emergencies, and reports of suspicious behavior Continue Reading
Ohio’s Social Media Law for Minors Blocked by Federal Judge
A federal judge has officially struck down a new Ohio law that would have made kids under 16 get their parents’ permission to use social media. The law, known as the Social Media Parental Notification Act, was part of a larger state budget passed in July 2023. It was supposed Continue Reading
Phone Scam Impersonates Lorain County Judge and Sheriff’s Office
By Erik Jones | Lorain Daily Lorain County, OH — The Lorain County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a phone scam after a recent incident involving one of their own employees. According to an official press release issued on April 17, 2025, a scammer called the employee using a Continue Reading
Elyria High School Student Arrested After Assault on Administrator, Brief Lockdown Ensues
Elyria, OH – April 16, 2025An Elyria High School student was arrested Wednesday morning after reportedly striking a school administrator during a hallway altercation. The incident took place around 8:45 a.m. inside the school at 601 Middle Avenue and resulted in a brief lockdown as school staff and police responded Continue Reading
Golden Corral in Elyria Closes Without Warning, Employees Say
By Erik Jones The Golden Corral buffet in Elyria has reportedly closed its doors for good, leaving both employees and customers in shock. Despite the restaurant appearing open and busy as recently as this week, multiple staff members have confirmed the sudden and permanent shutdown, which came without public notice Continue Reading
Lorain Leaders to Hold Public Town Hall Amid Rising Violent Crime
By Erik Jones Lorain officials are preparing to host a public town hall in response to a recent surge in violent crime across the city. The event, organized by City Councilman at Large Tony Dimacchia, will take place Tuesday, April 29, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Lorain High School Continue Reading
Felonious Assault Charges Follow Group Attack in Amherst
By Erik Jones AMHERST, Ohio — A 13-year-old is facing a felonious assault charge after a violent group attack at Grace Sprenger Memorial Park on Sunday, April 13. Four other teens, also between the ages of 13 and 15, have been charged with obstructing official business and unruly juvenile behavior Continue Reading
Frustration Mounts Over Trash and Delayed Cleanups Across Lorain Neighborhoods
By Erik Jones | Lorain Daily During a recent city council meeting in Lorain, trash and cleanup delays dominated the discussion. As council members reviewed department updates and fiscal reports, the conversation shifted to an issue that’s been building across neighborhoods: illegal dumping, trash left out for extended periods, and Continue Reading
Cheaper Meds for Lorain? Unpacking the Truth Behind Trump’s Drug Order
By Erik Jones, Editor In April 2025, President Donald Trump signed a new executive order aimed at lowering the cost of prescription drugs in the United States. While the changes apply nationally, many in Lorain, Ohio are asking what this could mean for their families, their healthcare providers, and their Continue Reading
Drive-By Prank in Lorain Sparks Outrage After Gun-Like Toy Causes Real Damage
By Erik Jones | Lorain Daily | April 16, 2025 In a city already reeling from recent gun violence, a drive-by prank involving toy water bead guns has left Lorain residents shaken and outraged. The incident, which occurred earlier this week, involved individuals firing water beads from toy guns at Continue Reading