Elyria Election Results: Democrats Hold Council, Levy Fails
ELYRIA — Voters in Elyria and surrounding townships made their choices Tuesday in several contested local races, while a proposed Elyria City School District levy was turned down by a clear margin. City of Elyria Elyria’s at-large council race was one of the most competitive on the ballot, with six Continue Reading
Amherst Area Election Results: Miller Wins Treasurer, School Levy Fails
AMHERST — Voters across the greater Amherst area turned out Tuesday to decide a mix of city, township, and village races — including two contested races in the City of Amherst — and to weigh in on a proposed school income tax that failed by a significant margin. City of Continue Reading
Elyria City Council November 3 Meeting Recap
Date: Monday, November 3, 2025Location: Elyria City HallClerk: Michael J. Lotko III, Clerk of Council Opening Council President Victor F. Stewart III called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. A moment of silence was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Phillip Tollett (At-Large). All eleven council Continue Reading
Ballard, Rosario, and Sturgill Elected to Lorain City Schools Board of Education
LORAIN — Voters selected Mark Ballard II, Diamaris Rosario, and Bill Sturgill to serve on the Lorain City Schools Board of Education in Tuesday’s general election. According to unofficial results from the Lorain County Board of Elections, Ballard received 2,976 votes (28.06%), Rosario earned 2,882 votes (27.17%), and Sturgill secured Continue Reading
Lorain City Schools Renewal Levies Approved
LORAIN — Voters approved both renewal levies for the Lorain City School District in the November 4 general election, ensuring continued funding for classroom operations, student services, and academic programs without raising taxes. According to unofficial results from the Lorain County Board of Elections, Issue 21 and Issue 22 each Continue Reading
Trump Says SNAP Benefits Will Resume After Shutdown Ends; Ohio Families Face Delays
Ohio households relying on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) may see delays or reduced benefits this month following statements from former President Donald Trump and federal funding interruptions tied to the ongoing government shutdown. In a recent social media post, Trump said that SNAP benefits “will be given only Continue Reading
Commentary: Decorum and Double Standards at Lorain City Council
LORAIN — Monday’s Lorain City Council meeting began calmly with zoning updates and routine legislation but veered into chaos during the public comment period when a heated exchange between residents broke decorum. Public Hearing and Housing Discussion The meeting opened with a public hearing on proposed amendments to Ordinance 106-25 Continue Reading
Messaging Around Issue 1 Evolves Ahead of Election
LORAIN COUNTY — As voters prepare to decide on Issue 1, a proposed quarter-percent sales tax increase, public statements about the measure’s purpose appear to have shifted from addressing a county budget deficit to increasing staffing for the Sheriff’s Office. During Lorain County Commissioners meetings in June and October, officials Continue Reading
Elyria Police Investigate In-Custody Death Following Violent Hotel Incident
Elyria, Ohio — Elyria Police are investigating the in-custody death of a 30-year-old man following a violent disturbance Saturday night at the Sycamore Suites Hotel on Midway Boulevard. According to a statement from Police Chief James Welsh, officers were dispatched around 8:35 p.m. on November 1, 2025, after reports that Continue Reading
Government Shutdown Hits Day 34 as SNAP Funds Run Out
Source: ABC News live coverage, Nov 2025. WASHINGTON — The federal government entered its 34th day of shutdown Monday, leaving millions of Americans uncertain about food assistance, travel, and federal services. According to ABC News, the continuing stalemate in Congress has halted funding for critical programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Continue Reading