OP-ED: Trading Liberty for Safety Is a Dangerous Path for Lorain
“Those who would give up essential Liberty to purchase a little temporary Safety deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.”— Benjamin Franklin At Monday’s Lorain City Council meeting, City Treasurer Terry Soto voiced what many residents feel: “I am a resident too, and I’m tired of hearing about the First Amendment, Second Continue Reading
Elyria Police Officer Involved In Motor Vehicle Accident Tuesday
Photo: Scene at Rt. 57 and Grafton Rd Tuesday afternoon. During the 3 PM hour tuesday afternoon, an Elyria police officer was responding to a call while going south on Route 57 near Grafton Road. At the intersection the cruiser collided with a newer model Honda Pilot SUV. Elyria police, Continue Reading
Lorain County Sheriff’s Chase Ends in Elyria; Nearby Schools Briefly Locked Down
Elyria — Around 1 p.m. Thursday, Lorain County Sheriff’s Office deputies attempted to stop a silver Lincoln MKX SUV, but the driver allegedly fled, prompting deputies to request assistance from Elyria Police. According to authorities, law enforcement briefly lost sight of the vehicle but soon received a tip that it Continue Reading
Multiple Successful Water Rescues On Lake Erie Wednesday
Lorain — During the 5 p.m. hour Wednesday, Lorain fire and police responded to St. Anthony’s on East Erie for a kayaker reported in distress offshore. Lorain’s Marine 1 located the man, brought him aboard, and returned him safely to shore. Bay Village — Around 9 p.m. Wednesday, a woman Continue Reading
Lorain’s Anti-Violence Plan Heads to Committee
LORAIN, OH — Lorain City Council is weighing a sweeping anti-violence initiative aimed at curbing gun crimes, improving neighborhood safety, and holding parents accountable when minors commit firearm-related offenses. The package, introduced during the September 2 council meeting, includes stricter penalties for improper firearm storage and carrying, a proposed parental Continue Reading
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug, Firearm Seizure; Two Arrested
ELYRIA — Two people were arrested early Sunday morning after an Elyria Police traffic stop led to the discovery of drugs, a firearm, and multiple active warrants, according to a police report. On August 31, 2025, around 3:10 a.m., Officer Lewis initiated a traffic stop on State Route 57 near Continue Reading
Lorain Council Recap: Safety Ordinances, St. Joseph’s Cleanup, and $50M+ in Sewer Upgrades
LORAIN — Lorain City Council’s September 2 meeting tackled a packed agenda, advancing major infrastructure projects, approving agreements for the cleanup of the former St. Joseph’s Hospital site, and sending a package of proposed public safety ordinances to committee for further review. The meeting stretched several hours, with lively debate Continue Reading
Bascule Bridge Lane Closures Scheduled for Week of Sept. 8
LORAIN — The City of Lorain has announced upcoming lane closures on the Bascule Bridge as inspection work is performed next week. Starting Monday, September 8, 2025, engineering firm Euthenics will conduct inspection work on the bridge for one week. Lane closures will take place daily between 9 a.m. and Continue Reading
Canton Ave Shooting Between Two Neighbors
At 2:15 PM on Monday Lorain police were dispatched to the 3000 block of Canton Avenue. The call was for shots fired with one male shot in the leg. Before officers arrived, it was reported the suspect fled the scene in a white sedan. Upon arrival, a tourniquet was applied Continue Reading
Lorain Police: 16-Year-Old Arrested in Fatal Shooting of Mother on W. 24th Street
LORAIN — A 45-year-old woman was killed Sunday morning in Lorain, and police say her teenage son has been arrested and charged in connection with her death. According to a press release from the Lorain Police Department, officers were dispatched around 6:45 a.m. on August 31 to a home in Continue Reading