By Erik Jones, EditorApril 13, 2025 | Lorain Daily A 21-year-old man has been identified as the victim in a deadly shooting that took place Friday evening on Tower Boulevard in Lorain, Ohio. On April 11, around 5:20 p.m., Lorain Police were called to the 1800 block of Tower Blvd. Continue Reading
WHERE TO WATCH APRIL’S PINK MICROMOON IN LORAIN COUNTY
By Erik Jones, Editor – Lorain Daily Skywatchers in Lorain County are in for a celestial treat this weekend as April’s full moon, known as the Pink Moon, rises on Saturday, April 12, at 8:22 p.m. While it won’t actually appear pink, the moon will be glowing at its biggest Continue Reading
Mega Millions Just Got Bigger — But Will Lorain Pay More to Play?
By Erik Jones, Editor A major overhaul has arrived for Mega Millions — one of the most popular lottery games in the U.S. — and Lorain residents may soon find themselves weighing whether the changes make the game more exciting, or just more expensive. As of April 8, 2025, a Continue Reading
The 10 Most Shocking Lorain Crimes Of The Last 50 Years
Below is a compilation of ten of the most shocking and notorious crimes that have shaken the city of Lorain, Ohio (and greater Lorain County) over the past 50 years. Each case is summarized with key details, outcomes, and the public reaction, along with citations to original news and police Continue Reading
20 Weird or Forgotten Laws in Ohio (And a Few Right Here in Lorain)
Ever worry about breaking the law without even knowing it? Well… you might already be guilty. From fish-related felonies to cemetery do’s and don’ts, Ohio’s legal code has its share of eyebrow-raising rules — and Lorain has a few oddball ordinances of its own. Here are 20 laws that’ll make Continue Reading
Thousands of Meals at Risk: Lorain Children Face Cuts in School Food Programs
By Erik Jones | Lorain Daily Thousands of Lorain students could lose access to free school meals under the Ohio House’s latest budget draft, which slashes funding for hunger assistance and removes key meal support provisions for schools with high poverty rates. One of the most significant changes is the Continue Reading
BREAKING: One Dead After Shooting on Tower Blvd in Lorain
Photo Credit: Christian Nichols UPDATE: Lorain Police Confirm Fatal Shooting on Tower Blvd — One Dead, One Hospitalized Lorain, Ohio — The Lorain Police Department has confirmed that a fatal shooting occurred in the parking lot of 1139 Tower Boulevard at approximately 5:08 p.m. on Friday, April 11. According to Continue Reading
Don’t Be the Last to Know: Lorain County’s Big Emergency Alert Change Is Here
Lorain County has officially launched a new emergency alert system called CodeRED, aiming to keep residents better informed in times of crisis. Trusted by over 10,000 communities and more than 50 federal agencies nationwide, CodeRED offers an app-based system that delivers emergency messages directly to users’ phones. The system is Continue Reading
Rockin’ on the River Just Got a Major Power-Up—Here’s What’s Coming
ELYRIA, OH — April 11, 2025 — At Friday’s Lorain County Board of Commissioners meeting, leaders unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the County’s pledge of non-tax revenues to support the issuance of economic development revenue bonds through the Lorain County Port Authority. The funds will help launch the next phase Continue Reading
Alarming Scene in Elyria: Toddler Found Alone Near School, Mom Arrested Hours Later
Elyria, Ohio — April 10, 2025A 3-year-old girl was found walking alone near Hamilton Elementary School on Thursday morning, wrapped in a blanket — triggering a swift and serious police response that ended with her mother’s arrest. Officers with the Elyria Police Department arrived at approximately 10:57 a.m. after multiple Continue Reading