Are You Really Protected? The Truth About Measles Risk in Lorain County
With outbreaks rising across the U.S., local families ask: Are we really safe? Measles Cases Are Rising Nationwide Across the United States, measles cases are going up. Health experts say this is serious. Measles is one of the most contagious viruses in the world. Just one sick person can spread Continue Reading
Christopher Vance: U.S. Marshals Search for Fugitive in Lorain, Ohio
Wanted for Parole Violation The U.S. Marshals Service and the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force are asking for the public’s help in locating Christopher Vance, a 37-year-old man wanted for violating parole. Officials say Vance is known to frequent both Lorain and Cleveland, and they believe he may currently Continue Reading
He Asked for a Job — Then Pulled a Gun. What Happened Next Led Police Straight to Him: Convenience Store Robbery Leads to Swift Elyria Police Arrest
Elyria, Ohio — A 35-year-old Elyria man has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery that occurred early Monday morning at the Convenient Food Mart on West Ridge Road. According to Elyria police, officers responded to the store at 6:51 a.m. on April 7 after a suspect entered the Continue Reading
The Truth About Tariffs: Who Wins, Who Loses, and Why It Matters Locally
In recent weeks, tariffs have returned to the national spotlight—and with them, a flood of hot takes and half-truths. Some see tariffs as essential tools to protect American industry and correct decades of unfair trade. Others warn they’re hidden taxes that raise prices and spark global retaliation. So what’s really Continue Reading
Help Us Show These Girls They Matter — Donate Today to GJW Empowerment Day
In Lorain, Ohio, there’s a middle school where nearly 9 out of 10 students live in poverty. At General Johnnie Wilson Middle School, many young girls walk the halls each day without basic self-care items like a hairbrush, lip gloss, or even clean socks. They’re bright, resilient, and full of Continue Reading
TITANS DOMINATE AT REGIONALS — LORAIN ESPORTS ADVANCES TO STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
The Titans are headed back to States—and they’re doing it in dominant fashion. The Lorain High School Esports team crushed the competition at the Esports Ohio Regional LAN Tournament, hosted by Baldwin Wallace University, solidifying their place among the best in the state. Competing in Valorant, a fast-paced tactical shooter, Continue Reading
Council Candidate for Lorain at Center of Bar Incident
UPDATE: New video from a different angle gives more context to this article. A man running for Lorain City Council is now at the center of controversy after an altercation at MAHD House Bar and Grille. The incident has sparked conversation across the city and raised questions about conduct, public Continue Reading
A Legacy of Service: Lorain County Sheriff’s Office Bids Farewell to Deputy Deb Hurlburt
By Staff Reporter Aaron Knapp A Career Defined by Versatility and Dedication After more than two decades of dedicated service, the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) recently bid a fond farewell to Deputy Deb Hurlburt, a figure whose career has touched numerous facets of law enforcement within the county. Her Continue Reading
Lorain’s Future Under Trump’s Tariffs: Will Jobs Be Lost and Prices Skyrocket?
How Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs Could Impact Lorain, Ohio: The Economic Fallout You Need to Know President Donald Trump’s announcement of new tariffs, which he’s calling “Liberation Day,” is set to make waves across the U.S. economy. On April 2, 2025, Trump will unveil a sweeping set of trade barriers Continue Reading
Val Kilmer, ‘Top Gun’ and ‘Tombstone’ Star, Dies at 65
Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood has lost one of its most dynamic and complex figures. Val Kilmer, the actor known for his intense performances in films like “Top Gun,” “The Doors,” and “Tombstone,” has died at the age of 65. His daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, confirmed to The New York Continue Reading