Lorain Man Arrested After Fentanyl, Cocaine Seized in $185K Drug Raid
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
Coach Says Program Was Asked to End Mid-Season Amid District Decisions
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 Plans to Sell 79 Tasers to Sheriff’s Office for $50,000
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 Police Arrest Two in Connection With Multiple Target Thefts
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 Introduce Bill to End E-Check Program
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 Propose Major Restrictions on Sports Betting
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
Norfolk Southern to Rebuild Elyria Railroad Bridge in Multi-Million Dollar Project
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
Man Arrested After Child Abduction and Vehicle Theft in Elyria
ELYRIA — A man is in custody after police say he abducted a six-year-old child and stole a vehicle following an argument Friday morning. Officers with the Elyria Police Department were dispatched around 11:11 a.m. on April 3 to the Friendship Gas Station on Beechwood Drive for a reported child Continue Reading
Student Faces Multiple Charges After Gun Incident at Elyria High
ELYRIA — A lockdown at Elyria High School Friday led to the arrest of a 17-year-old student after police say a handgun was brought onto school property. According to Elyria Police, a School Resource Officer received information around 11:55 a.m. regarding a potential threat involving a high school student. The Continue Reading
Elyria High Lockdown Issued After Threat Student Flees and Is Captured by Police
ELYRIA — Elyria High School was placed on lockdown Thursday after a reported threat involving a student prompted a police response, according to the Elyria Police Department. Police said a School Resource Officer received information around 11:55 a.m. regarding a potential threat involving a high school student. The officer responded Continue Reading