Back-to-Back Lorain Fires Test Fire Department as Dog Dies in Blaze
Two Lorain homes were destroyed and a dog lost its life after a pair of fires broke out just hours apart on the morning of May 14, putting significant strain on the city’s fire crews. According to Assistant Fire Chief Jeff Fenn, the first fire was reported around 8 a.m. Continue Reading
Dr. Amy Acton Brings Campaign for Governor to Lorain County Women’s Club
AVON, Ohio — Dr. Amy Acton, former state health director and Democratic candidate for Ohio governor in 2026, spoke to a crowd of more than 60 people Tuesday night at the Big Top Brewhouse in Avon, sharing her personal story and vision for Ohio’s future. Hosted by the Lorain County Continue Reading
Questions Linger as Mark Johnson Continues Weather Updates After Firing
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Nearly a week after longtime WEWS Channel 5 meteorologist Mark Johnson was abruptly fired, viewers are left with more questions than answers — especially as Johnson continues to deliver regular weather updates on his personal Facebook page. The sudden dismissal of the veteran broadcaster, who had been Continue Reading
No fentanyl found in Lorain High incident as student recovers
A Lorain High School student is recovering after collapsing on campus May 13 in an incident that prompted a temporary lockdown and fueled widespread speculation online. Despite early rumors, school officials confirmed the medical emergency was not caused by fentanyl. The 10th-grade boy lost consciousness after reportedly ingesting a gummy Continue Reading
Grand Jury to Review Second Lorain Jail Force Case After Officer’s Termination
LORAIN, Ohio — A Lorain County corrections officer has been fired and may face criminal charges after physically fighting an inmate inside a cell during an incident last December, according to Sheriff Jack Hall. Officer Christopher Jackson was terminated on April 21 following an internal investigation by the Lorain County Continue Reading
Plan to Eliminate Property Taxes in Ohio Advances Toward Ballot
COLUMBUS — A proposed constitutional amendment to eliminate property taxes in Ohio has cleared its first legal hurdle. On May 9, 2025, Attorney General Dave Yost certified that the petition titled “Abolishment of Taxes on Real Property” meets state requirements for clarity and accuracy. The amendment would add Section 14 Continue Reading
Paralyzed Inmate Files $40M Lawsuit Against Lorain Corrections Officer
LORAIN COUNTY — A federal lawsuit seeking $40 million in damages has been filed against a Lorain County corrections officer after an inmate was left paralyzed in a 2023 jailhouse incident. The suit, brought by inmate Jeffrey Fry, alleges that corrections officer Brian Tellier used excessive force while escorting Fry Continue Reading
Lorain High Lockdown Not Tied to Security Threat, District Says
Lorain High School was placed under a Level 2 lockdown late Tuesday morning due to a medical emergency on campus, according to Lorain City Schools. The lockdown, which took place between approximately 10:45 and 11:30 a.m., was implemented to allow emergency responders to reach an individual in need of immediate Continue Reading
Broadway Redesign in Lorain Includes Bike Lanes, Medians, and $3.5M Price Tag
A $3.5 million redesign of Lorain’s Broadway Corridor will reduce traffic lanes and add protected bike lanes, medians, and pedestrian safety upgrades—all fully funded by the Ohio Department of Transportation and the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency. The project will not require any financial contribution from the City of Lorain. Continue Reading
Authorities Respond to Multiple Suicide-Related Calls in Lorain County
Police and emergency responders across Lorain County were dispatched to several suicide-related calls over a short period this week, prompting concern among residents and highlighting the ongoing need for mental health support in the region. In Amherst, police responded to a report of a suicidal female whose movements were tracked Continue Reading