ELYRIA, Ohio — Elyria police have provided an explanation for increased helicopter activity residents observed over parts of the city Friday, saying the aircraft was assisting with a coordinated public safety operation. The Elyria Police Department partnered with the Ohio State Highway Patrol on Friday, Aug. 14, for an operation Continue Reading
Surveillance debate heads to local council
Submitted by Liberty On The Lake VERMILION – Vermilion City Council will consider an ordinance Monday evening that would prohibit Flock cameras and other Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology within the City of Vermilion. The proposed ordinance was authored by Drew Werley, Ward 3 City Councilman, and would establish Continue Reading
Write-in bid centers on public trust
Independent councilman urges measured county growth ELYRIA — Independent Elyria Councilman Andrew Lipian is running as a write-in candidate for Lorain County commissioner, saying his campaign is centered on rebuilding public trust, expanding access to government and approaching development more deliberately. “I feel that trust has been one of the Continue Reading
County launches pull-tab challenge
Collection benefits Ronald McDonald House programs LORAIN — Lorain County residents are being encouraged to save aluminum pull tabs from beverage cans as part of a countywide collection challenge benefiting Ronald McDonald House programs. The Lorain County Solid Waste Management District launched the effort in partnership with the Keep Lorain Continue Reading
Elyria Man Arrested After Allegedly Fighting With Police
ELYRIA, Ohio — An Elyria man was arrested Tuesday afternoon after police said he fought with officers attempting to take him into custody following multiple calls about his behavior. Elyria police officers were first dispatched at approximately 10:10 a.m. Aug. 12 to the area of Middle Avenue and Third Street Continue Reading
New officer joins Lorain police
LORAIN — Lorain police welcomed a new officer Thursday as Kelvin Jones was sworn in during a ceremony. Jones is beginning a new chapter serving the Lorain community. Photographs from the ceremony show him receiving his oath-of-office certificate and having his badge pinned to his uniform. “We’re excited to have Continue Reading
Local road projects receive $5.5 million
Roundabout, pedestrian upgrades planned through 2032 LORAIN COUNTY — Three roadway safety projects in Lorain County will receive more than $5.5 million through an Ohio Department of Transportation program. The projects include a roundabout in Carlisle Township and pedestrian improvements in Lorain and North Ridgeville. The largest award is $3.365 Continue Reading
Lorain County Transit eyes Vermilion expansion
Grant sought as separate senior pilot develops VERMILION — Another transportation option could be on the horizon for Vermilion residents, this time through Lorain County Transit. Lorain County officials said during an Aug. 11 county commissioners meeting that the transit system has applied for an Ohio Department of Transportation grant Continue Reading
Repeated 911 calls lead to arrest
Police report 30 visits this year ELYRIA — A 42-year-old Elyria woman was arrested early Aug. 8 after police said she repeatedly called 911 and reported that someone was pointing a gun at her. Renee Holland was charged with misuse of the 911 system, a fourth-degree misdemeanor, according to Lorain Continue Reading
Grand jury declines to indict officer
Fatal shooting followed armed robbery and pursuit ELYRIA — A Cuyahoga County grand jury declined to indict Elyria police Officer Ali Sabeiha in connection with the Jan. 21 fatal shooting of John Johnson in North Olmsted, according to an Aug. 12 release from police. Police said the shooting followed an Continue Reading