Purchase Agreement for Midway Mall Terminated by Developer
The Lorain County Port Authority announced Tuesday that the planned sale of Midway Mall will not move forward. Industrial Commercial Properties, known as ICP, ended its purchase agreement after completing its due diligence review. According to the Port Authority, ICP notified officials on November 26 that it intended to terminate Continue Reading
Driving, Shoveling, and Liability: Winter Safety Chat
As the first major snowstorm moves across Ohio, many people are asking the same questions. Do you have to clear all the snow off your car before driving? Can you get in trouble if someone slips on your sidewalk? And how old is too old to be shoveling heavy snow? Continue Reading
Lorain County Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Exploiting Minors on Snapchat
A Lorain County man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for using Snapchat to lure underage girls into sending him sexually explicit images by pretending to run a modeling agency. Joshua R. Glover, 36, of Elyria, received the sentence from U.S. District Judge Dan Aaron Polster after Continue Reading
Lorain County Jail Officer Fired After Inmate Incident, Later Reinstated With Back Pay
A Lorain County corrections officer who was fired earlier this year has now been given his job back after an outside arbitrator ruled the county did not have “just cause” to terminate him. The case began with a December 29, 2024 incident at the Lorain County Jail. During meal service, Continue Reading
Ohio Families Could Face New SNAP Rules and Card Upgrades
Ohio families who use SNAP benefits could soon see some important changes. Lawmakers are looking at new rules to protect EBT cards from theft, and federal officials are also considering new work requirements that may affect who can receive help. One change involves Ohio’s Direction Card, which is the EBT Continue Reading
NBA Player’s Lorain County Case Sparks Key Ohio Supreme Court Decision
The Ohio Supreme Court has issued a ruling with major implications for anyone involved in court proceedings across the state, including right here in Lorain County. The court clarified that parties do not get extra time to file objections to a magistrate’s decision simply because the clerk mailed it. The Continue Reading
Community Gathers to Honor Sheffield Village Officer; Procession Planned for Wednesday
The Sheffield Village community gathered Monday night for a candlelight vigil honoring a longtime police lieutenant who passed away Friday evening surrounded by family. Officers stood together outside the department, sharing memories that brought both laughter and tears as they reflected on his leadership, mentorship, and service to the Village. Continue Reading
High School Athletes Can Make Money Now. Here’s What Ohio Parents Need to Know About the New NIL Crackdown
A major shift is happening in high school sports, and many families don’t even realize it. Ohio now allows high school athletes to make money from their name, image, and likeness. It’s known as NIL, and it opens doors for teenagers to earn money through social media posts, local sponsorships, Continue Reading
Traffic Stop at Elyria Shell Station Leads to Cocaine Arrest
Elyria Police arrested 36-year-old Joshua Joyner early Saturday morning after finding suspected crack cocaine and a glass smoking device during a traffic stop near the Shell gas station at Bell Avenue and State Route 57. According to the police report, officers recognized the vehicle’s driver from a prior incident in Continue Reading
Report of Shooting in North Ridgeville Early Monday
North Ridgeville police and emergency crews responded early Monday morning to a reported shooting on Opal Street. The call, which came in around 7:39 a.m., stated that a male had been shot in the head, according to radio traffic monitored on public scanner feeds. A third-party caller reported the incident Continue Reading