Lorain Police Chief Under Investigation After Captain Files Complaints and Is Fired
A high-ranking officer in the Lorain Police Department has been fired after filing complaints against the city’s police chief. Now, that same police chief is under internal investigation. This case involves claims of discrimination, retaliation, and misconduct — and it has raised concerns across the city of Lorain. Corey Middlebrooks Continue Reading
Lorain Man Challenges DUI Conviction Tied to Hemp Use
The Ohio Supreme Court has agreed to hear the case of Edward Balmert, a Lorain man convicted of aggravated vehicular assault and DUI after a 2020 crash that injured an Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper. The court’s review will focus on whether someone who uses legal hemp can be found Continue Reading
Pope Francis Dies at 88, Vatican Confirms
Pope Francis, the head of the Roman Catholic Church, has died at the age of 88. The Vatican confirmed that he passed away at 7:35 a.m. local time on Monday, April 21, 2025, in his residence at Domus Sanctae Marthae inside Vatican City. He had been facing serious health problems Continue Reading
Vermilion Teacher Indicted for Felony Gambling, Corruption, and Money Laundering
Kristina Edmison, a teacher at Vermilion High School, has been indicted on 23 criminal charges, including felony counts of gambling, money laundering, and corruption. Prosecutors allege she was part of a multi-year illegal gambling operation involving unlicensed slot machines and the misuse of nonprofit bingo licenses. A Cuyahoga County grand Continue Reading
Lorain Schools End DEI Programming to Comply with Federal Guidelines
By Erik Jones | Lorain Daily Lorain City Schools has certified compliance with a recent federal directive requiring the end of certain Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs in order to maintain eligibility for federal funding. The decision was made unanimously by the school board following an hour-long executive session Continue Reading
Lorain Man Seen Hitting Dog on Lead From Sidewalk — Debate Erupts Over Who Crossed the Line
By Erik Jones | Lorain Daily A video that circulated across Lorain social media has triggered strong reactions and sparked a wider debate: Did a man go too far by striking a dog from the public sidewalk, or was he acting in self-defense? The video, now removed but screen-recorded by Continue Reading
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