Lawmakers say they’re offering tax relief and school choice. The result looks more like a slow dismantling of public education. Across Ohio, a wave of new legislation is reshaping how public education is funded. Each bill arrives with good intentions: lower property taxes for homeowners, more options for families, or Continue Reading
Ohio Launches $6 Million Scholarship Program to Expand Driver Education for Young Drivers
COLUMBUS — Governor Mike DeWine announced that Ohio will invest $6 million through the Ohio Traffic Safety Office’s Drive to Succeed program to expand access to driver education for young people in all 88 counties. The initiative will provide scholarships to help more than 10,000 eligible applicants under age 21 Continue Reading
Elyria Police Investigate Strong-Arm Robbery at PNC Bank Parking Lot
The Elyria Police Department is investigating a strong-arm robbery that occurred in the parking lot of PNC Bank, located at 405 Midway Boulevard. According to Chief of Police James Welsh, the incident did not involve a bank robbery. The victim, a bank customer, was approached while returning to their vehicle. Continue Reading
Arrest Made in Armed Robbery of Kay Jewelers in Chesnut Commons
ELYRIA — The Elyria Police Department has arrested 37-year-old Brian M. Foster of Elyria in connection with the armed robbery of Kay Jewelers, located at 550 Chestnut Commons Drive. The robbery occurred on October 14, 2025, at about 6:29 p.m., when a masked suspect entered the store armed with a Continue Reading
Elyria Man Arrested After Officers Find Mix of Narcotics in Vehicle
ELYRIA — A 36-year-old Elyria man was arrested early Saturday morning after police discovered multiple narcotics and an open bottle of whiskey during a traffic stop near Market Drive. According to an Elyria Police Department report, Officer Kelly and Officer Sabeiha stopped a black Chevrolet shortly before 2 a.m. on Continue Reading
Elyria City Council Advances Zoning Change, Infrastructure Projects, and $76 Million in New Housing
ELYRIA — City Council met Monday, October 20, 2025, approving several development ordinances and hearing strong public opinions on zoning, infrastructure, and sanitation services. Mayor Kevin Brubaker opened the meeting by announcing that Elyria’s 250th U.S. Anniversary will be celebrated as part of next year’s Independence Day events. He also Continue Reading
Lorain Council Honors Local Couple, Pauses Meeting After Public Exchange
The Lorain City Council met Monday evening at City Hall for a session that included community recognitions, budget approvals, and several pieces of public-safety legislation. The meeting also included a brief recess following a heated exchange between a city official and members of the public. Polish Heritage Month Recognized Council Continue Reading
Ohio Schools Now Allowed to Stock Overdose-Reversal Drugs
Columbus — Ohio’s public and private schools are now legally permitted to keep and administer overdose-reversal medications such as naloxone, commonly known by the brand name Narcan. Governor Mike DeWine signed the change into law under House Bill 57, which also expands how much time students may be excused from Continue Reading
Students at LCCC Affected by Major Cloud Outage Disrupting Canvas Access
Students at Lorain County Community College in Elyria awoke Monday morning to discover that their online learning portal, Canvas, was unreliable or entirely inaccessible. The disruption was tied to a major cloud services outage early Monday morning and compounded by local connectivity issues. According to the official Canvas status page, Continue Reading
Lorain Police Identify Victim in Lakeview Park Shooting as 18-Year-Old Student
LORAIN — Police have identified the young man killed in Saturday evening’s shooting at Lakeview Park as 18-year-old Isaac Brocco Rivera, a senior at Lorain Success Academy. Captain Jacob Morris of the Lorain Police Department said officers responded around 6:44 p.m. Saturday, October 18, to the west end of Lakeview Continue Reading