By Erik Jones | Lorain Daily The Lorain City School Board postponed a key vote on May 12 regarding a proposal to lengthen the student day at all grade levels after a wave of teacher pushback and concerns from board members. The proposed changes aimed to increase instructional time district-wide Continue Reading
Lorain Family Loses Everything in House Fire
LORAIN, Ohio — A family on Dayton Avenue is facing total loss after a fire engulfed their home early Wednesday morning, May 14. The Lorain Fire Department responded to the blaze shortly after 8 a.m., but the fire had already spread beyond control by the time crews arrived. The fire Continue Reading
Deputies Foil Elyria ER Escape by 67-Year-Old Fugitive With 10 Warrants
A 67-year-old woman from Phoenix, Arizona, was taken into custody in Elyria on May 13 after attempting to flee from University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center while under law enforcement supervision. According to the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office, Linda M. Owens was a passenger in a vehicle stopped by deputies on Continue Reading
Man Fatally Shot on Homewood Drive in Lorain During Reported Burglary
A Lorain man was shot and killed early Friday morning during an apparent home intrusion on Homewood Drive, according to the Lorain Police Department. Just before 5:00 a.m. on May 17, officers responded to a report of a burglary in progress. Upon arrival, officers encountered a man exiting the residence Continue Reading
After Two-Month Disappearance, Elyria Woman Now Faces Two Felony Charges
Criminal charges are moving forward in two felony cases involving a 20-year-old Elyria woman whose name made headlines earlier this year after she vanished for weeks during an ongoing police investigation. Petra Pintar now faces one count of failure to comply with a police order and another for obstructing justice. Continue Reading
Thousands Expected to Attend 2025 Woollybear Festival in Vermilion
Vermilion, OH — The 53rd Annual Woollybear Festival is scheduled to take place on Sunday, October 5, 2025, in downtown Vermilion. Hosted by the Vermilion Chamber of Commerce and FOX 8, the event is expected to draw thousands of attendees, continuing its tradition as one of Ohio’s largest single-day festivals. Continue Reading
Elyria Man Charged in Armed Robbery of Convenience Store After Asking for Job
An Elyria man is facing a felony robbery charge after allegedly entering a local convenience store, asking for a job application, and then robbing the clerk at gunpoint — with what was later identified as a pellet gun. Christopher R. Morris, 35, was indicted on May 8 by a Lorain Continue Reading
Back-to-Back Lorain Fires Test Fire Department as Dog Dies in Blaze
Two Lorain homes were destroyed and a dog lost its life after a pair of fires broke out just hours apart on the morning of May 14, putting significant strain on the city’s fire crews. According to Assistant Fire Chief Jeff Fenn, the first fire was reported around 8 a.m. Continue Reading
Dr. Amy Acton Brings Campaign for Governor to Lorain County Women’s Club
AVON, Ohio — Dr. Amy Acton, former state health director and Democratic candidate for Ohio governor in 2026, spoke to a crowd of more than 60 people Tuesday night at the Big Top Brewhouse in Avon, sharing her personal story and vision for Ohio’s future. Hosted by the Lorain County Continue Reading
Questions Linger as Mark Johnson Continues Weather Updates After Firing
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Nearly a week after longtime WEWS Channel 5 meteorologist Mark Johnson was abruptly fired, viewers are left with more questions than answers — especially as Johnson continues to deliver regular weather updates on his personal Facebook page. The sudden dismissal of the veteran broadcaster, who had been Continue Reading