Lorain County commissioners held the first of two public hearings Tuesday to discuss a proposed quarter‑percent sales tax increase aimed at funding operations within the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office. The tax proposal, which would appear on the November ballot if approved, is intended to provide a dedicated revenue stream for Continue Reading
“We’re On Our Own”: South Lorain Residents Frustrated After Storm Floods Neighborhoods
Lorain, Ohio — June 18, 2025Following a fast-moving storm on June 17, residents across South Lorain reported significant street flooding and property damage, renewing frustration over long-standing infrastructure issues and limited city response. From Tower Boulevard to East 30th Street, water overtook roads and seeped into homes, reviving memories of Continue Reading
Lorain Gears Up for Major Tower Boulevard Transformation
In a significant move to bolster its infrastructure, the City of Lorain, Ohio, is gearing up for a substantial rehabilitation project on a critical stretch of Tower Boulevard, according to a press release from Mayor Bradley’s office. Dubbed the Tower Boulevard Rehabilitation Project (LOR 12087), this initiative is set to Continue Reading
Lorain County Communities Take Part in National “No Kings” Protest Day
Residents across Lorain County are taking part today in the national “No Kings” protest movement, with events scheduled this morning in both Avon and North Ridgeville. The demonstrations are part of a coordinated day of action organized by local groups in response to a military parade being held in Washington, Continue Reading
Military Parade Featuring 6,600 Troops and 150 Vehicles Held in Nation’s Capital
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A large-scale military parade honoring the 250th anniversary of the United States Army is being held Saturday in Washington, D.C., featuring over 6,600 soldiers, more than 150 military vehicles, and dozens of aircraft. The parade is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. and will proceed along Constitution Continue Reading
Elyria Man Arrested After Armed Robbery on Barbra Street
ELYRIA — A 24-year-old Elyria man is in custody after a woman reported being robbed at gunpoint on Barbra Street Friday evening. According to police radio traffic from June 13, 2025, the Elyria Police Department responded to the area after receiving a report that a female had been robbed by Continue Reading
Lorain Man Assaults Officers in Courtroom After Receiving 15-Year Prison Term
A Lorain man physically attacked multiple officers in a courtroom shortly after being sentenced to prison Thusday, prompting a new round of felony charges and injuring at least one deputy. The incident occurred on June 12, 2025, in Lorain County Common Pleas Court, where 42-year-old Andrew N. Davison had just Continue Reading
Lorain Police Conduct Multi-Agency Drug Raid, Arrest Lorain Man
LORAIN, Ohio – Early this morning, June 12, 2025, the Lorain Police Department, in conjunction with its SWAT Team, Criminal Investigations Bureau, K9 Unit, and Narcotics and Special Investigations Unit, conducted a multi-agency narcotics enforcement operation in the City of Lorain. This operation involved agents from the Federal Bureau of Continue Reading
Fatal Shooting Reported on Pasadena Avenue in Sheffield Lake
Sheffield Lake police and emergency responders were dispatched Thursday afternoon to the 500 block of Pasadena Avenue following a report of a gunshot wound. According to early scanner traffic, EMS units were initially staged but later returned from the scene. A “code white” was issued shortly after, and the coroner Continue Reading
Elyria Man Injured, Faces Third OVI Charge After Striking Dirt Mound; Second Occupant Also Injured
ELYRIA, Ohio – An Elyria man sustained head lacerations and was transported to the hospital Tuesday night after the truck he was driving left the roadway and struck a dirt mound. A second occupant in the vehicle also suffered lacerations. The driver, identified as William Jones, was subsequently arrested at Continue Reading