By Erik Jones, Editor In April 2025, President Donald Trump signed a new executive order aimed at lowering the cost of prescription drugs in the United States. While the changes apply nationally, many in Lorain, Ohio are asking what this could mean for their families, their healthcare providers, and their Continue Reading
Drive-By Prank in Lorain Sparks Outrage After Gun-Like Toy Causes Real Damage
By Erik Jones | Lorain Daily | April 16, 2025 In a city already reeling from recent gun violence, a drive-by prank involving toy water bead guns has left Lorain residents shaken and outraged. The incident, which occurred earlier this week, involved individuals firing water beads from toy guns at Continue Reading
Who’s Watching the Teachers’ Money? Ohio Pension Board in Hot Water
By Erik Jones | Lorain Daily The money saved for over 500,000 teachers in Ohio is at the center of a growing scandal. The State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) manages about $100 billion for current and retired educators. But recent reports show serious concerns about how that money is being Continue Reading
Arrest Made in Tower Boulevard Double Homicide—Here’s What We Know So Far
By Erik Jones, Lorain Daily Lorain police have made an arrest in connection to the deadly double shooting that shook the city just days ago. On Monday, April 14, 21-year-old Willie Demarr Gaddy Jr., of Lorain, was taken into custody and booked into the Lorain County Jail on one count Continue Reading
Elyria Man Pleads Guilty to Child Molestation and Pornography Charges
By Erik Jones, Editor An Elyria man has pleaded guilty to multiple felony charges related to the sexual abuse and exploitation of children, according to court records and local news sources. Eugene Arroyo, 62, entered a guilty plea in Lorain County Common Pleas Court to four counts of pandering obscenity Continue Reading
E-Check Repeal Proposal Could End Emissions Testing in Lorain
By Erik Jones, Lorain Daily A proposal to eliminate Ohio’s E-Check vehicle emissions testing program is gaining traction in the state legislature, with bipartisan support and growing public interest. The repeal effort, led by Republican lawmakers, argues that the decades-old emissions testing requirement is outdated and disproportionately burdens low-income residents Continue Reading
No Arrests Yet in Tower Boulevard Double Homicide: Police Ask for Help
By Erik Jones, Editor | Lorain Daily Lorain, Ohio — Days after a deadly double shooting on Tower Boulevard, Lorain Police have confirmed that no arrests have been made and no suspects have been identified in the case. The shooting happened around 5:08 p.m. on Friday, April 11, 2025, in Continue Reading
Amherst Community Mourns After Fatal Traffic Accident Claims Life of Local Resident
AMHERST, OHIO — A tragic accident on Sunday evening has left the Amherst community grieving. According to the Amherst Police Department, officers responded around 8:45 p.m. on April 13, 2025, to a report of a vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash near the intersection of South Lake Street and Milan Avenue. Upon arrival, first Continue Reading
Second Victim Identified in Tower Boulevard Double Homicide
By Erik Jones, Editor – Lorain Daily The Lorain Police Department has confirmed the identity of the second victim in Friday’s deadly shooting on Tower Boulevard. Seventeen-year-old J’Zier Gaddy, a resident of Lorain, has died from injuries sustained during the incident. The shooting occurred around 5 p.m. on April 11, Continue Reading
Trump’s Tax Proposal Moves Forward—What It Might Mean for Lorain
Republican lawmakers in Washington are working on a new national tax and budget plan, nicknamed the “Big, Beautiful Bill.” Backed by former President Donald Trump and leaders in the U.S. House, the proposal aims to extend past tax cuts, eliminate taxes on tips and overtime, increase defense spending, and reduce Continue Reading