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
Pair arrested after alleged copper theft at Elyria business lot
Two people were arrested after Elyria police say they were found living in a trailer and stealing copper from a commercial property on Lorain Boulevard. According to an Elyria Police Department report, officers were sent to the 1700 block of Lorain Boulevard around 11:19 a.m. on October 31 after the Continue Reading
Road Closures Announced for Elyria’s 4th Annual REVS Race on November 8
ELYRIA, Ohio — The Elyria Police Department has announced several temporary road closures and parking restrictions ahead of the 4th Annual Lorain County REVS 22K and 2.2-mile run/walk/ruck to End Veterans Suicide, taking place Saturday, November 8. The race will begin at 8 a.m. at Ely Square Park, located across Continue Reading
Semi-Truck Fire Shuts Down I-90 Westbound Lanes in Avon
AVON, Ohio — According to 19 News (WOIO), a semi-truck caught fire on Interstate 90 westbound in Avon early Monday morning, causing significant traffic delays during rush hour. Avon police said the incident occurred shortly after 7 a.m., forcing two of the three westbound lanes to close. The westbound exit Continue Reading
Wants vs. Needs: Why Lorain County’s Spending Doesn’t Add Up
Editorial Commentary by Joseph Jones If your household budget suddenly tripled, would you buy a second house before fixing the roof? Would you splurge on a new computer while your furnace is about to fail? Most people would not. But that is how Lorain County has been handling your tax Continue Reading
Emergency Crews Respond After Car Goes Off Route 2 in Amherst
AMHERST — Emergency crews were called to the scene Saturday evening after a vehicle went off Route 2 before the barricades and landed in a creek below near the North Main Street bridge in Amherst. According to tow truck driver David L. Vaughn Jr., who assisted with recovery, the driver Continue Reading