A Lorain High School student is recovering after collapsing on campus May 13 in an incident that prompted a temporary lockdown and fueled widespread speculation online. Despite early rumors, school officials confirmed the medical emergency was not caused by fentanyl. The 10th-grade boy lost consciousness after reportedly ingesting a gummy Continue Reading
Man Cited for Allegedly Masturbating Behind Elyria Business
ELYRIA, OH — A 62-year-old man was cited for public indecency on Monday afternoon after allegedly exposing himself behind businesses on Cleveland Street. According to Elyria Police, officers were dispatched around 4:30 PM on May 12 to the 600 block of Cleveland Street following reports of a man exposing himself Continue Reading
Lorain Police Respond to Report of Man Exposing Himself to Children Near School
LORAIN, OH — Lorain police responded Tuesday evening to a report of a man allegedly exposing himself to children near Spectrum School at 300 Broadway. According to dispatch traffic, the suspect was described as a Black male wearing a black hat and Crocs. A school staff member remained near the Continue Reading
Grand Jury to Review Second Lorain Jail Force Case After Officer’s Termination
LORAIN, Ohio — A Lorain County corrections officer has been fired and may face criminal charges after physically fighting an inmate inside a cell during an incident last December, according to Sheriff Jack Hall. Officer Christopher Jackson was terminated on April 21 following an internal investigation by the Lorain County Continue Reading
Plan to Eliminate Property Taxes in Ohio Advances Toward Ballot
COLUMBUS — A proposed constitutional amendment to eliminate property taxes in Ohio has cleared its first legal hurdle. On May 9, 2025, Attorney General Dave Yost certified that the petition titled “Abolishment of Taxes on Real Property” meets state requirements for clarity and accuracy. The amendment would add Section 14 Continue Reading
Patients without copay to be turned away at Cleveland Clinic
CLEVELAND — Starting June 1, Cleveland Clinic will begin requiring patients to pay their copays before or at the time of check-in for nonemergency outpatient services. Those who arrive without the required payment will be asked to reschedule. The new policy was announced in an email sent to patients on Continue Reading
Paralyzed Inmate Files $40M Lawsuit Against Lorain Corrections Officer
LORAIN COUNTY — A federal lawsuit seeking $40 million in damages has been filed against a Lorain County corrections officer after an inmate was left paralyzed in a 2023 jailhouse incident. The suit, brought by inmate Jeffrey Fry, alleges that corrections officer Brian Tellier used excessive force while escorting Fry Continue Reading
Lorain High Lockdown Not Tied to Security Threat, District Says
Lorain High School was placed under a Level 2 lockdown late Tuesday morning due to a medical emergency on campus, according to Lorain City Schools. The lockdown, which took place between approximately 10:45 and 11:30 a.m., was implemented to allow emergency responders to reach an individual in need of immediate Continue Reading
Broadway Redesign in Lorain Includes Bike Lanes, Medians, and $3.5M Price Tag
A $3.5 million redesign of Lorain’s Broadway Corridor will reduce traffic lanes and add protected bike lanes, medians, and pedestrian safety upgrades—all fully funded by the Ohio Department of Transportation and the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency. The project will not require any financial contribution from the City of Lorain. Continue Reading
Authorities Respond to Multiple Suicide-Related Calls in Lorain County
Police and emergency responders across Lorain County were dispatched to several suicide-related calls over a short period this week, prompting concern among residents and highlighting the ongoing need for mental health support in the region. In Amherst, police responded to a report of a suicidal female whose movements were tracked Continue Reading