Press Conference (VIDEO): Chief Says Lorain Officers Were Ambushed, One Seriously Injured

LORAIN, OH — Wednesday, July 23, 2025 — Three Lorain police officers were shot Wednesday afternoon in what Elyria Police Chief Jim Welsh described as an “ambush” during a press conference held following the incident. The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene. According to Chief Welsh, Lorain officers were Continue Reading

Keeping Chickens Could Bring Jail Time Under Proposed Lorain Law

Lorain, OH — City Council is considering a revised ordinance that would make keeping chickens and other farm animals within city limits a jailable offense. The proposed update to the city’s code would explicitly prohibit residents from housing farm animals—including chickens, goats, and horses—in residential areas. Violators could face a Continue Reading

Brandon West Urges Council to Protect LGBTQIA+ Rights in Lorain

Advocate Submits Civil Rights Ordinances, Calls for Inclusive Future LORAIN, OH — Local activist Brandon West appeared before Lorain City Council on July 21 to formally introduce two proposed ordinances aimed at protecting LGBTQIA+ residents from discrimination in housing, employment, and public services. West’s proposals were also submitted via email Continue Reading

Lorain County Corrections Officer Indicted on Felony Assault and Child Endangerment Charges

ELYRIA, OH — Lorain County Corrections Officer Brian Tellier surrendered to authorities Friday morning after a grand jury indicted him on multiple felony and misdemeanor charges. Tellier was processed at the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office and later transferred to the Erie County Jail. He is being held on a $135,000 Continue Reading