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Lorain, Ohio, and the Future of Investor Visas: From EB-5 to Trump’s “Gold Card” Program Lorain, OH – The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program has long been a tool for economic development in cities across the U.S., including parts of Ohio. Designed to bring foreign capital into the country, the program Continue Reading

The Rise and Fall of St. Joseph’s Hospital: A Political and Financial Odyssey For over a century, St. Joseph’s Hospital in Lorain, Ohio, was a pillar of the community, providing medical care, employment, and stability. However, the last 25 years have seen the facility’s decline, multiple ownership changes, political entanglements, Continue Reading

Lorain Faces Budget Deficit Amid Workforce Cuts, Fee Hikes, and Infrastructure Improvements Lorain, Ohio — February 2025 — The City of Lorain continues to grapple with a significant budget deficit, which has led to personnel cuts, fee hikes, and cost-saving measures in recent years. In 2022, the city faced a Continue Reading

Taxes are part of life, but understanding where your money goes can be confusing. This article is meant to give a very simple explanation of how income tax and property tax work in Lorain. While there are many details and exceptions, this will provide a general idea of what each Continue Reading

Understanding child support laws can be overwhelming, but help is on the way for Lorain County residents. On Friday, February 28, 2025, from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM, Goodwill Industries of Lorain County will host a “Child Support: Know Your Rights” presentation at the Goodwill Opportunity Center, 4743 Liberty Ave., Continue Reading

Editorial Commentary As I tuned in to the Lorain City Council meeting Monday night, I was pleased to hear that logic and sound judgment had finally seeped into the administration’s ears. First, from the city auditor, then from a retired CPA who submitted a written statement—both delivering a simple but Continue Reading

Lorain County has reached a $2,500 settlement with Aaron Knapp over its refusal to release video footage from the Lorain County Justice Center. Knapp, a Republican candidate for Lorain’s Sixth Ward City Council, had been seeking the video for months, alleging it would show him being wrongfully detained in a Continue Reading

Coyotes in Lorain: What You Need to Know About Mating Season and Protecting Your Pets As coyotes continue to expand their presence across Ohio, including in Lorain, it’s important for residents to be aware of the animals’ habits, especially during mating season, which typically spans from late winter to early Continue Reading

Ohio’s ‘Conception Begins at Erection Act’ Sparks Debate on Reproductive Rights A new bill introduced in the Ohio House of Representatives is making headlines and stirring up debate across the state and beyond. The “Conception Begins at Erection Act,” proposed by Democratic lawmakers, is designed to make people think about Continue Reading

A fatal hit-and-run in Lorain on February 8, 2025, has police urging the community for help. Early that morning, a male pedestrian was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene. The incident highlights the need for witnesses and public assistance to solve the case. Timeline of the Incident At Continue Reading