The Amherst City Council has approved a pay adjustment for police leadership positions to correct what officials described as a long-standing gap between ranks. The decision came during the finance committee meeting on November 3, where members voted 7–0 to advance the measure with emergency status. Before the change, the Continue Reading
Elyria Police Chief Highlights Staffing, Vehicle Upgrades, and New Hiring Rules
ELYRIA — The Elyria Police Department has reached its budgeted staffing level for 2025 and completed the first phase of a new patrol vehicle design, according to information shared during the Nov. 3 Elyria City Council meeting. Police Chief Walsh told council members that the department currently has 85 officers, Continue Reading
Lorain Welcomes New Grocery Outlet with Ribbon Cutting and Giveaways
LORAIN — Grocery Outlet Bargain Market will celebrate the grand opening of its new Lorain location on Thursday, November 13 at 7 a.m. The store is located at 4415 Leavitt Road and will be locally owned and operated by Daniel and Jamie Hess. A ribbon cutting and donation ceremony is Continue Reading
Lorain Man Dead, Cousin Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter After Shooting
LORAIN — A 24-year-old man was fatally shot early Thursday morning during what police described as an accidental shooting at a home near East 35th Street in Lorain. Officers were dispatched around 8:40 a.m. after receiving a report that a man had been shot in the head. The incident occurred Continue Reading
Elyria man arrested for assaulting girlfriend, held without bond
Elyria police arrested 32-year-old Leo Collins of Cleveland on November 6 following a violent domestic assault reported in the 500 block of Lake Avenue. Officers say Collins struck his live-in girlfriend multiple times in the face and head, and punched her in the back and rib cage, causing visible bruising Continue Reading
Elyria man arrested after traffic stop reveals drugs, firearm
ELYRIA — A 38-year-old man was arrested after a traffic stop led to the discovery of crack cocaine, drug paraphernalia, and a firearm, according to a report from the Elyria Police Department. Officers Petsas, House, Hume, and Gonzales conducted the stop around 4:21 p.m. on November 5 near West River Continue Reading
Elyria Election Results: Democrats Hold Council, Levy Fails
ELYRIA — Voters in Elyria and surrounding townships made their choices Tuesday in several contested local races, while a proposed Elyria City School District levy was turned down by a clear margin. City of Elyria Elyria’s at-large council race was one of the most competitive on the ballot, with six Continue Reading
Amherst Area Election Results: Miller Wins Treasurer, School Levy Fails
AMHERST — Voters across the greater Amherst area turned out Tuesday to decide a mix of city, township, and village races — including two contested races in the City of Amherst — and to weigh in on a proposed school income tax that failed by a significant margin. City of Continue Reading
Elyria City Council November 3 Meeting Recap
Date: Monday, November 3, 2025Location: Elyria City HallClerk: Michael J. Lotko III, Clerk of Council Opening Council President Victor F. Stewart III called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. A moment of silence was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Phillip Tollett (At-Large). All eleven council Continue Reading
Ballard, Rosario, and Sturgill Elected to Lorain City Schools Board of Education
LORAIN — Voters selected Mark Ballard II, Diamaris Rosario, and Bill Sturgill to serve on the Lorain City Schools Board of Education in Tuesday’s general election. According to unofficial results from the Lorain County Board of Elections, Ballard received 2,976 votes (28.06%), Rosario earned 2,882 votes (27.17%), and Sturgill secured Continue Reading