Livestreaming Debate Signals Larger Transparency Concerns in Lorain
LORAIN — Lorain City Council’s latest committee meeting revealed deep divisions over transparency, public access, and how tightly the city should control its own chambers. The discussion unfolded during the Police, Fire and Legislative Committee meeting on Monday, which was scheduled for a routine review of the city’s Rules of Continue Reading
Big Contract Decisions and a State Award at Amherst City Council Meeting
The Amherst City Council met on November 24, 2025, and handled several important items that will affect city workers, the police and fire departments, and local rules. The meeting also brought good news for the city’s finances. Amherst Receives State Auditor’s Award Representatives from the Ohio Auditor of State visited Continue Reading
When the Cost of Living Pushes People to the Edge
ELYRIA – Police recently arrested a young Elyria woman after Walmart reported several thefts over the past few weeks. The value of the items totaled just over $1,200. The arrest was filed as a felony under Ohio law. The details behind the case tell a larger story that many families Continue Reading
Lorain man arrested after allegedly pouring gasoline around home during domestic dispute
Elyria police arrested a 20-year-old Lorain man on Monday after he allegedly poured gasoline around the outside of a home during a domestic dispute with his pregnant partner. The incident occurred on December 8 around 4 p.m. on the 100 block of Spruce Street. According to the police report, officers Continue Reading
Elyria Man Indicted in Armed Robbery of Kay Jewelers
An Elyria man has been indicted on multiple felony charges after police say he carried out an armed robbery at the Kay Jewelers store in Chestnut Commons earlier this fall. Brian M. Foster, 37, was arrested by Elyria police and booked into the Lorain County Jail on October 23 at Continue Reading
Blood Pressure Medication Recalled Due to Possible Cross-Contamination
A widely used blood pressure medication has been recalled after testing showed it may have been cross-contaminated with another drug, according to multiple national reports. Glenmark Pharmaceuticals has recalled more than 11,100 bottles of bisoprolol fumarate and hydrochlorothiazide tablets, which are sold under the brand name Ziac. The recall was Continue Reading
Officers Use Taser During Arrest After Reported Elyria Disturbance
ELYRIA — A 31-year-old Wakeman man was arrested Sunday night after Elyria police responded to a reported disturbance involving a protection order violation and visible signs of injury inside a residence on the 1000 block of Barbara Street. Officers were dispatched around 10:33 p.m. on December 7 after a caller Continue Reading
Lawsuit Filed Against City of Lorain Over New Weapons Ordinance; Officials Respond
Three Lorain residents have filed a lawsuit in the Lorain County Court of Common Pleas challenging a weapons-related ordinance passed by the city earlier this year. The case, filed by Aaron C. Knapp, Bobby Littlejohn Jr., and Garon Petty, argues that Lorain’s Ordinance 160-25 conflicts with state law and goes Continue Reading
Elyria Woman Arrested After Repeated Attempts to Kick In Door, Police Say
Elyria Police arrested a 32-year-old woman early Sunday morning after officers said she repeatedly kicked an apartment door in the 1100 block of East Avenue, causing visible damage. According to the report, officers were called to the address around 5:11 a.m. on November 30, 2025, after a resident reported that Continue Reading
Elyria Traffic Stop Escalates After Passenger Tries to Hide Evidence
Elyria Police arrested a Lorain woman late Saturday after a traffic stop on Lake Avenue led officers to methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, and evidence of attempted tampering, according to a police report. Officers conducted the stop around 11 p.m. on November 29, 2025, after observing a silver Hyundai Sonata traveling without Continue Reading