Amherst man’s OVI case bound over to grand jury following pedestrian crash
An Amherst man charged in connection with an alleged OVI-related crash that seriously injured a pedestrian and killed her dog appeared Friday in Oberlin Municipal Court, where the case was bound over to the Lorain County grand jury. Court records show Sean Bankston, 34, waived his right to a preliminary Continue Reading
Lorain man charged in nationwide DOJ child exploitation sweep
LORAIN — A Lorain man is among nearly 300 people arrested nationwide as part of a U.S. Department of Justice crackdown targeting online child sexual exploitation, according to a federal press release issued this week. Tevon J. Hunter, 30, of Lorain, was charged in the Northern District of Ohio following Continue Reading
Bond Reduced for 18-Year-Old Charged in Lorain, Sheffield Lake Shooting Investigation
LORAIN — Exzavier Carrion, 18, appeared virtually Friday in Lorain Municipal Court, where a judge reduced his bond in connection with a shooting investigation that spanned Sheffield Lake and Lorain. Court records show Carrion was arraigned following a Dec. 18 incident in which police recovered more than three dozen shell Continue Reading
OSHP: Woman killed in Lorain County crash
CARLISLE TOWNSHIP — An elderly woman died Friday afternoon following a two-vehicle crash in Carlisle Township, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash occurred just before 1:30 p.m. along State Route 301. A preliminary investigation indicates the driver of a 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser pulled out Continue Reading
Ohio Bill Would Allow Pharmacists to Prescribe Some Medications Without Doctor Visit
Ohio lawmakers are considering a proposal that would allow pharmacists to prescribe and dispense certain medications without requiring patients to first see a physician. House Bill 629, known as the Pharmacist Prescribing Authority Act, would expand the scope of practice for licensed pharmacists in Ohio by permitting them to treat Continue Reading
Ohio Minimum Wage to Increase on Jan. 1, 2026
COLUMBUS — Ohio’s minimum wage will increase on January 1, 2026, following an annual inflation adjustment required under state law, according to the Ohio Department of Commerce. The minimum wage for non-tipped employees will rise to $11.00 per hour, up from $10.70 in 2025. The tipped minimum wage will increase Continue Reading
Lorain teen faces multiple felony firearm charges after December shooting
An 18-year-old Lorain man is facing multiple felony firearm charges following a December shooting incident that remains under investigation, according to Lorain Municipal Court records. Exzavier Anthony Louis Carrion, 18, was booked into the Lorain County Jail on December 18, 2025, following a traffic stop connected to reports of gunfire Continue Reading
Amherst Man Charged With OVI After Vehicle Strikes Pedestrian, Kills Dog
Amherst police are investigating a vehicle versus pedestrian crash that occurred Saturday afternoon and resulted in serious injuries to a local resident and the death of a dog. According to a media release from the Amherst Police Department, officers were dispatched to the area of Rome Beauty Drive and North Continue Reading
Lorain County Sheriff’s Office, Najia Foundation to Host Holiday Ham, Turkey and Toy Giveaway
The Lorain County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the Najia Foundation to host a holiday giveaway for local families during the Christmas season. The free community event will take place Sunday, December 21, 2025, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Top Fish and Chicken, located at 1509 Grafton Road in Continue Reading
Celebrations, Contracts and a Superintendent Vote Mark Lorain Schools Meeting
The Lorain City Schools Board of Education met Dec. 8, 2025, at Lorain High School, opening with student recognitions and a strong focus on attendance, arts and community support. Helen Steiner Rice Elementary students led the Pledge of Allegiance, and district leaders highlighted improved attendance efforts tied to incentives and Continue Reading