The Big Lots! store at 825 Cleveland St. in Elyria is reopening to the public this Thursday, May 15, as part of a national relaunch effort announced by Variety Wholesalers Inc. Elyria is one of 132 Big Lots! locations reopening this month across 14 states, following the company’s December 2024 Continue Reading
Free Narcan, Condoms, and Health Supplies Now Available 24/7 in Elyria
ELYRIA — Lorain County’s first harm reduction vending machine is now operating outside Family Planning Services (FPS) in Elyria, providing free, around-the-clock access to essential health and safety supplies. Installed on May 8, 2025, the machine is located at 602 Leona Street and is part of a joint initiative between Continue Reading
City Pays $75K to Resolve Hospital Cavity Search Dispute
By Erik Jones | Lorain Daily | May 13, 2025 LORAIN — The City of Lorain will pay $75,000 to Mercy Health – Lorain to settle a federal civil rights lawsuit filed by the hospital, which alleged the city and county retaliated against the hospital and its doctors for refusing Continue Reading
Lorain Sports Hall of Fame Celebrates 55 Years of Athletic Legacy
The 55th Annual Lorain Sports Hall of Fame Enshrinement Banquet took place on May 10, 2025, at German’s Villa in Vermilion. A sold-out crowd gathered to honor athletes, coaches, contributors, and one legendary team whose dedication and achievements helped shape Lorain’s proud sports identity. Founded in 1969, the Lorain Sports Continue Reading
Sheffield Lake Man Sentenced in Decade-Long Child Rape Case
Odin J. Rathnam, a Sheffield Lake man and former concertmaster of the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra, was sentenced to 15 to 30 years in a Pennsylvania state prison on May 8, 2025, after pleading guilty and no contest to 28 counts related to the rape and sexual abuse of a child. Continue Reading
Local Kids Win Hearts with Award-Winning Billboard Art
ELYRIA — At Thursday’s Lorain County Commissioners meeting, three young artists took center stage — and the community’s heart — as they were recognized for their winning entries in the Keep Lorain County Beautiful Billboard Design Contest. Sixth grader Madeline Parobek of St. Jude School, fifth grader Sadie Ballinger of Continue Reading
$5 License Fee Approved to Boost Lorain County Road Funding
ELYRIA — Lorain County Commissioners have approved a new $5 motor vehicle license fee aimed at unlocking millions of dollars in state infrastructure funding. The decision came during the board’s May 9 meeting and was presented as a strategic move to maximize returns for local road and bridge projects. The Continue Reading
Teen Charged After Chromebook Explodes in Elyria Classroom
ELYRIA, OHIO — A 15-year-old male student is facing felony charges following a May 9 incident at Eastern Heights Middle School involving the intentional ignition of a school-issued Chromebook — an act police say is tied to a dangerous social media trend known as the “Chromebook Challenge.” According to the Continue Reading
Lorain Police Promote Halsey, Swear In 5 New Officers
LORAIN, OH — May 8, 2025 — The Lorain Police Department marked a milestone week with the promotion of a seasoned officer and the addition of five new recruits to its expanding force. Lt. Bryant Halsey Promoted Officer Bryant Halsey has been promoted to the rank of Police Lieutenant, recognizing Continue Reading
20 Arrested in Elyria’s “Operation Genesis” Drug Crackdown
ELYRIA, OH — May 9, 2025 — The Elyria Police Department announced the successful conclusion of Operation Genesis, a multi-week narcotics enforcement initiative that led to the arrest of 20 individuals and the seizure of significant quantities of illegal drugs and firearms. The operation began on April 4 and concluded Continue Reading