Lorain Lottery Player Wins $324,000 in Rolling Cash 5 Drawing
LORAIN, OH — A Lorain lottery player is celebrating a big win after matching all five numbers in the Ohio Lottery’s Rolling Cash 5 game, claiming a $324,000 jackpot. The winning ticket was purchased at Raceway Pure Gas, located at 3040 Oberlin Avenue in Lorain. The player chose their own Continue Reading
Elyria Dispensary Raid Results in Felony Drug Charges for Lorain Woman
The Elyria Police Department raided an unlicensed dispensary on April 25, 2025. Officers executed a search warrant at Exotic Flower, located at 1600 Middle Avenue in Elyria. This marks the first investigation of its kind in Lorain County. During the raid, detectives found several pounds of marijuana, a handgun with Continue Reading
Felony Charges Expected After Elyria Dispensary Raid
Elyria police executed a search warrant at Exotic Flower, a business located at 1600 Middle Avenue, on April 25, 2025. Police said the store was operating as a suspected unlicensed drug dispensary. This is the first investigation of its kind in Lorain County. The Elyria Police Department’s Narcotics and Detective Continue Reading
Off Duty Officer Crashes City Vehicle Leaves Scene Placed on Leave
A Lorain police sergeant has been placed on administrative leave after an off-duty crash involving a city-owned vehicle. According to a report by the Chronicle-Telegram, the incident involved Sergeant Eric Rivera and happened while he was off duty. The crash took place on Long Avenue and damaged two vehicles and Continue Reading
Lorain Community Donates Ballistic Vests to Auxiliary Police Officers
LORAIN, OH — The City of Lorain and the Lorain Police Department formally recognized a group of local organizations on April 17 for donating new ballistic vests to the city’s Auxiliary Police Unit. The ceremony, held at Lorain City Hall, brought together city officials, law enforcement, and community members to Continue Reading
Elyria Woman Arrested for Domestic Violence After Grabbing Boyfriend’s Penis and Hitting Him
An Elyria woman was arrested after police say she forced her way into a bedroom, grabbed her boyfriend’s penis, and hit him during a domestic dispute. Officers from the Elyria Police Department were first called to 119 Delaware Circle just after 8 p.m. on April 22, 2025. When they arrived, Continue Reading
Fight Breaks Out Between Vermilion Residents and City Construction Workers
A neighborhood dispute turned violent Tuesday morning in Vermilion when two residents clashed with city construction workers in a chaotic confrontation that involved fists, shovels, pepper spray, and even a comment about a gun. Police were dispatched around 8:52 a.m. on April 22 to the 270 block of Roxboro Road, Continue Reading
Over 60 Employers Coming to Elyria for 3rd Annual Career Expo
Elyria, Ohio — Job seekers in Lorain County will have the chance to connect with more than 60 employers during the 3rd Annual Career Expo, hosted by OhioMeansJobs-Lorain County, on Thursday, May 8 at Midway Mall. The event will run from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the mall’s food Continue Reading
Cedar Point Hosts Hiring Party With Free Rides and Food
SANDUSKY, Ohio – Cedar Point is kicking off hiring season with its third annual Jobs Fun Fair this Wednesday, April 23, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the park’s Main Gate. The event promises more than just job applications—candidates hired on the spot will get to enjoy select rides, free Continue Reading
BREAKING: Female Suspect Caught After Shots Fired and Chase Through Lorain
By Lorain Daily Staff A woman is in custody after police say she opened fire near a residential area in Lorain on Monday afternoon, triggering a school lockdown, a large-scale manhunt, and a citywide vehicle pursuit that ended in the parking lot of Lorain City Hall. The incident began around Continue Reading