Record Property Sales Bring More Money Into Lorain County
Lorain County officials say strong home and property sales in 2025 have brought in more money than ever before through conveyance fees, a charge paid when real estate changes ownership. According to the Lorain County Auditor’s Office, property sales across the county have now topped $2 billion for the year. Continue Reading
After Sales Tax Defeat, Lorain County Turns to Internal Fixes
Lorain County Commissioners approved a series of year-end budget adjustments during their regular meeting on December 16, 2025, as officials described financial pressures affecting county operations, including funding needs tied to jail staffing costs. During the meeting, commissioners approved internal transfers involving sheriff’s office accounts after county staff said they Continue Reading
Lorain City Council Members Reflect on Service During Farewell Meeting
Outgoing members of Lorain City Council were given the opportunity to address the public following the adoption of formal resolutions honoring their service during the December 15, 2025 regular council meeting. Council unanimously approved individual resolutions recognizing Joanne Moon (5th Ward), Beth Henley (1st Ward), Dan Nutt (4th Ward), Sylvia Continue Reading
Mayor Presents Formal Values Statement to Lorain City Council
Lorain Mayor Jack Bradley formally presented and read aloud a values statement during the December 15, 2025 regular meeting of Lorain City Council, describing it as a guiding framework for city leadership during a time of increasing division and public tension. Bradley told council the idea emerged after attending a Continue Reading
Two Elyria Deli Employees Charged After False Robbery Report
ELYRIA — Two employees of an Elyria deli are facing criminal charges after police say they fabricated an armed robbery report that prompted a large police response Monday morning. According to the Elyria Police Department, officers were dispatched at approximately 9:14 a.m. on December 15 to Rubin’s Deli at 312 Continue Reading
Grand jury indicts suspect in expanding Lorain homicide case
LORAIN — Donte Jamar Parker II remains in custody at the Lorain County Jail as prosecutors move forward with an aggravated murder case and other felony matters that developed over the course of multiple investigations in Lorain County. The case stems from the fatal shooting of Leonard A. McCall Jr., Continue Reading
Elyria City Schools Mourn Loss of Hamilton Elementary Third Grader
Elyria City Schools is mourning the loss of a third-grade student from Hamilton Elementary School following a brief illness, according to a statement shared by the district. The student, Brian Correa, passed away over the weekend. District officials described him as a cherished member of the Hamilton Elementary community. Brian’s Continue Reading
Elyria Man Arrested After Narcotics Raid Uncovers Cocaine, Firearms, Stolen Vehicle
ELYRIA — An Elyria man is facing multiple felony charges following a narcotics investigation that led to the seizure of cocaine, firearms, cash, and a stolen vehicle, according to information released by the Elyria Police Department. On December 12, 2025, members of the Elyria Police Department Special Response Team executed Continue Reading
Ohio Turnpike Toll Rates Set to Increase January 1, 2026
BEREA — Toll rates on the Ohio Turnpike will increase by 2.7 percent beginning January 1, 2026, continuing a multi-year schedule of toll adjustments approved by the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission. According to the Commission, E-ZPass customers will continue to receive discounted rates compared to motorists who pay by Continue Reading
Cold Weather Advisory Prompts Sheriff’s Office Partnership With Gathering Hope House
LORAIN COUNTY — With a multi-day cold snap expected to begin Friday night and continue through Tuesday afternoon, the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office is working to support residents who may struggle during dangerous temperatures. Major A. J. Torres and Corrections Sergeant Chelsea Irish visited Gathering Hope House earlier this week Continue Reading