Don’t Be the Last to Know: Lorain County’s Big Emergency Alert Change Is Here
Lorain County has officially launched a new emergency alert system called CodeRED, aiming to keep residents better informed in times of crisis. Trusted by over 10,000 communities and more than 50 federal agencies nationwide, CodeRED offers an app-based system that delivers emergency messages directly to users’ phones. The system is Continue Reading
Rockin’ on the River Just Got a Major Power-Up—Here’s What’s Coming
ELYRIA, OH — April 11, 2025 — At Friday’s Lorain County Board of Commissioners meeting, leaders unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the County’s pledge of non-tax revenues to support the issuance of economic development revenue bonds through the Lorain County Port Authority. The funds will help launch the next phase Continue Reading
Alarming Scene in Elyria: Toddler Found Alone Near School, Mom Arrested Hours Later
Elyria, Ohio — April 10, 2025A 3-year-old girl was found walking alone near Hamilton Elementary School on Thursday morning, wrapped in a blanket — triggering a swift and serious police response that ended with her mother’s arrest. Officers with the Elyria Police Department arrived at approximately 10:57 a.m. after multiple Continue Reading
Could Lorain Residents Be Impacted by Federal Social Security ‘Death’ Designation Policy?
New Immigration Strategy Sparks National Debate and Local Questions By Erik Jones | Lorain Daily A newly revealed federal immigration strategy has triggered concern and confusion nationwide — and now, some are asking what it could mean for communities like Lorain. According to a recent New York Times report, the Continue Reading
City Officials Respond to Bridge Fears — But What’s Really Next for East 28th Street?
By Erik Jones, Lorain Daily A Video That Sparked Concern A rusted, dripping bridge in Lorain is at the center of growing public concern. In early 2024, local resident Phillip L. Kimbro recorded a video of the East 28th Street railroad bridge showing heavy corrosion, water leaks, and peeling concrete. Continue Reading
Lorain Launches STNA Program at High School—A County First
LORAIN, OHIO — Lorain City Schools is taking a bold step to expand career readiness for its students with the launch of a new STNA (State Tested Nursing Assistant) program at Lorain High School—making it the only high school in Lorain County to offer such training outside of JVS. The Continue Reading
Emerald Valley Property to Be Demolished Thanks to $30K County Grant
By Erik Jones, Lorain Daily LORAIN, OH — After years of complaints, the long-vacant and deteriorating Emerald Valley property on Leavitt Road is finally slated for demolition—thanks to a $30,000 grant from Lorain County. Mayor Jack Bradley announced the news during Monday night’s city council meeting, confirming that the county Continue Reading
Joe Flacco’s Comeback Could Cost the Browns Their Future QB
Cleveland, OH — Joe Flacco is back with the Cleveland Browns. At age 40, the veteran quarterback has signed a one-year deal worth $4 million. But this isn’t just a backup signing. It may change the future of the team — and the 2025 NFL Draft. Flacco’s new deal has Continue Reading
Cockfighting, Climbing Egg Costs, and Roaming Hens: Lorain Considers Legalizing Backyard Chickens
By Erik Jones, Lorain Daily LORAIN, OH — Are chickens coming home to roost in Lorain once again? During Monday night’s city council meeting, the conversation took an unexpected—and slightly humorous—turn as council members debated whether residents should be allowed to raise backyard chickens within city limits. While the topic Continue Reading
City Considers Forgiving Loans for Deceased and Struggling Homeowners
By Erik Jones, Lorain Daily LORAIN, OH — A newly proposed ordinance could soon give the City of Lorain the authority to forgive outstanding home rehabilitation loans—particularly those tied to deceased borrowers or homeowners experiencing financial hardship. During this week’s city council committee meeting, the Building, Housing, and Planning Department Continue Reading