Ohio’s minimum wage rose on January 1 to 10.70 an hour for most workers and 5.35 for tipped employees, according to the Ohio Department of Commerce. The change applies to businesses with annual gross receipts over 394,000 dollars. Smaller businesses and 14- and 15-year-olds remain under the federal minimum wage Continue Reading
Trunk or Treat Brings Family Fun to Black River Landing
Lorain families will have a chance to celebrate the season with costumes, candy, and community this weekend as the Trunk or Treat Fall Festival comes to Black River Landing. The event takes place Saturday, October 4, from 12 to 1 p.m. at 421 Black River Lane, Lorain. Hosted by the Continue Reading
Fall Fest Brings Family Fun to Downtown Lorain
Families looking for autumn fun this weekend can head to downtown Lorain for First Lutheran Church’s Fall Fest, happening Saturday, October 4, from 1 to 3 p.m. at 1019 West Fifth Street. The free, family-friendly event will feature a “Touch-a-Truck” experience where children can climb aboard and explore big trucks Continue Reading
Lorain County Commissioners Question Housing Costs, Hears Public Concerns
The Lorain County Board of Commissioners handled routine approvals Friday, September 26, while also questioning the high price tag of a federal housing rehab and hearing pointed public comments on health care, jail funding, and regional debt. Commissioner Jeff Riddell, Dave Moore, and Marty Gallagher were present for the 9:30 Continue Reading
HEAL Task Force Operation Leads to Multiple Arrests in Lorain and Erie Counties
The HEAL Human Trafficking Task Force, working under the Ohio Attorney General’s Organized Crime Investigation Commission, carried out operations in Lorain and Erie counties on September 22 and September 25, 2025. The effort targeted both buyers of sex and those advertising sex for sale. According to the Lorain County Sheriff’s Continue Reading
Lorain County Commissioners Approve Bonds for Senior Housing, Address Rising Health Costs
The Lorain County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Commissioners Jeff Riddell, David J. Moore, and Marty Gallagher were present. Routine approvals and recognitionThe board approved investments, appropriations, transfers, advances/repayments, requisitions, travel, and bills. Commissioners also thanked the Columbia Eagles for donating $18,700 to help the Sheriff’s Office Continue Reading
Lorain School Board Splits Over $50K Training Contract, Approves Donations and Hires
A $50,000 professional development contract sparked debate at the Lorain City Schools Board of Education meeting on September 22, 2025. While supporters argued that bringing in nationally known educator Richard Wormeli would help unify grading practices districtwide, critics questioned the cost and whether standards-based grading should be a priority. Some Continue Reading
Lorain Man Arrested After Elyria Welfare Check Leads to Fentanyl and Meth Charges
ELYRIA — A Lorain man was arrested September 19 after Elyria police responded to a welfare check and said they found multiple controlled substances inside his vehicle. According to the police report, Daniel A. Jackson, 29, was found in the driver’s seat of a Kia sedan parked at the Sheetz Continue Reading
Lorain Man Arrested After SR57 Traffic Stop Leads to Gun and Drug Charges
Elyria — A Lorain man was arrested September 20 following a traffic stop on SR57 near Gulf Road, where police say they recovered a loaded handgun and prescription pills. According to Elyria police, Demetrius Duran Bennett, 20, was pulled over after allegedly cutting off another vehicle and failing to signal Continue Reading
Marta’s N More Brings Donuts, French Pastries and Heart to Downtown Lorain
Downtown Lorain has a new sweet spot, and it’s already drawing crowds. Marta’s N More, owned by Marta DeLeon, recently opened at the corner of Fourth Street and Broadway. The bakery offers a welcoming space filled with donuts, pastries, and fresh coffee. Marta DeLeon’s path to entrepreneurship began 25 years Continue Reading