A routine traffic stop in Elyria early Saturday morning led to multiple felony charges after police say a loaded firearm fell from a suspect during the encounter. According to a police report, the stop occurred around midnight on April 18 in the area of Lake Avenue and Cascade Street. Officers Continue Reading

A game played by high school seniors across the country is drawing increased attention this spring, with police departments in multiple states issuing warnings about how it can appear to the public. The game, commonly known as “Senior Assassin,” is a long-standing tradition among graduating students. Participants are assigned a Continue Reading

A Lorain man is in custody after police executed a search warrant that led to the seizure of large quantities of suspected fentanyl and cocaine, according to the Lorain Police Department. The operation took place during the early afternoon hours of April 15, 2026, when members of the department’s Narcotics Continue Reading

A local after-school program serving Lorain students was at the center of public comment during a recent Lorain City Schools Board of Education meeting, as a coach and students raised concerns about changes made during the current season. Talia Mena, a coach with the “Girls on the Run” program, told Continue Reading

ELYRIA — City officials are moving forward with a plan to sell 79 older police tasers and related equipment to the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office for a total of $50,000, following a recent upgrade in department technology. During a committee meeting, officials said the Elyria Police Department recently transitioned from Continue Reading

ELYRIA — Two individuals were arrested Wednesday after Elyria police say an investigation into a reported theft at Target led to the discovery of multiple alleged theft incidents tied to the same suspects. According to a police report, officers were dispatched around 1:14 p.m. on April 8 to Target, located Continue Reading

Ohio lawmakers have introduced new legislation that could eventually eliminate the E-Check vehicle emissions testing program in Northeast Ohio, though the change would depend on federal approval and air quality standards. The bill, sponsored by State Representatives Bill Roemer and Steve Demetriou, was announced this week through an official release Continue Reading

Ohio Republican lawmakers have introduced new legislation that could significantly change how sports betting operates across the state. The proposal, backed by State Representatives Gary Click, Riordan McClain, and Johnathan Newman, aims to place tighter restrictions on sports betting just a few years after it became legal in Ohio. Lawmakers Continue Reading

ELYRIA — A major railroad bridge in downtown Elyria is set to be completely rebuilt as part of a multi-million dollar project led by Norfolk Southern, with construction expected to begin in early 2027. Mayor Kevin Brubaker announced the project during the April 6 City Council meeting, confirming that the Continue Reading