Lorain Woman Fatally Struck by Train on Leavitt Road
By Erik Jones | April 30, 2025 | Lorain Daily LORAIN — A 64-year-old woman was killed early Wednesday morning after being struck by a train on Leavitt Road between Edith Street and West 21st Street, according to the Lorain Police Department. Officers responded around 1:30 a.m. to reports of Continue Reading
Lorain Council Candidate Responds to Protection Order as Hearing Postponed
Aaron Knapp, a candidate for Lorain City Council’s Ward 6 seat, has filed a response contesting a temporary protection order issued against him earlier this month. A hearing to review the order, originally scheduled for Monday, has been postponed and is now scheduled for Friday. In addition to contesting the Continue Reading
Chief Jim McCann on Leave as Sheriff’s Office Probes Allegations
By Erik Jones | April 29, 2025 LORAIN, OH — Lorain Police Chief Jim McCann has been placed on paid administrative leave as the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office begins an investigation into allegations uncovered during an internal review within the department. The investigation stems from a prior internal case involving Continue Reading
Lorain County Commissioners Recognize National Police Week 2025
At their regular meeting on April 25, 2025, the Lorain County Board of Commissioners officially recognized National Police Week, set to be observed from May 11 to May 17, 2025. The Commissioners unanimously approved a proclamation honoring the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers, both in Lorain County and Continue Reading
New Ohio Bill Links Death Penalty Repeal With Abortion and Assisted Suicide Bans
In a move stirring debate across Ohio, a bipartisan group of state legislators has introduced a new proposal that seeks to abolish the death penalty while simultaneously prohibiting state funding for abortion services and physician-assisted suicide. The bill, championed by Representatives Jean Schmidt and Adam Mathews, aims to establish a Continue Reading
Food Assistance and Community Support: What’s Happening This Month
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Tuesday Storm Threat: Large Hail, Damaging Winds, and Isolated Tornadoes Possible
Northeast Ohio is under a severe weather threat on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, as a strong cold front moves through the region, bringing the potential for dangerous thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening hours. According to the National Weather Service and multiple forecast centers, damaging wind gusts will be the Continue Reading
Family Gathering in Elyria Ends in Shooting With Children Nearby
The Elyria Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred earlier this morning on the 1000 block of Melvyn Lane. According to officials, one person is in custody and the scene has been secured. Police said they will provide more information once it becomes available. Additional details, gathered from police Continue Reading
Lorain Man Arrested After Secret Indictment on Child Exploitation Charges
A Lorain man has been arrested following a secret indictment on multiple felony charges related to child exploitation. Nunzio Boscarello, 42, was booked into the Lorain County Jail on April 26, 2025. According to booking records, Boscarello is listed as a resident of Lorain, Ohio. He faces five felony charges, Continue Reading
Elyria Police Lobby Attack Leads to Attempted Murder Indictment
Daniel Carrillo, 38, of Elyria, has been indicted on multiple charges, including attempted murder, after an attack inside the Elyria Police Department lobby in March. According to court records, Carrillo was initially arrested on March 11 after allegedly assaulting a woman inside the public lobby of the police station. Witnesses Continue Reading