Ohio’s Division of Cannabis Control has issued new regulations that will impose daily purchase limits on recreational marijuana sales beginning June 4. Under the updated guidance, adults aged 21 and older will be allowed to purchase up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis flower per day. Additionally, non-plant cannabis products—such as Continue Reading
Crowds Line Broadway for 2025 Lorain Memorial Day Parade
LORAIN, OHIO — Under clear blue skies, community members filled the sidewalks along Broadway Avenue on Monday, May 26, to honor fallen service members at the annual Lorain Memorial Day Parade. The procession featured a mix of classic and contemporary elements, including local school marching bands, civic organizations, and public Continue Reading
Ohio Drivers Among the Slowest in the Nation, New Study Finds
A new national study has ranked Ohio among the states with the slowest urban driving speeds in the country. According to the report, drivers in Ohio cities average just 21.4 miles per hour, placing the state fifth from the bottom nationwide. The study was conducted by MoneySuperMarket, a price comparison Continue Reading
Lorain Council Urged to Respond to Public on Violence and Accountability
At the May 20, 2025, Lorain City Council meeting, several residents and council members raised concerns about transparency, communication, and the city’s response to growing public safety issues. During the public comment period, one resident spoke forcefully about the difficulty of getting answers from elected officials. She questioned the city’s Continue Reading
Grocery Outlet Confirms Lorain Location Opening Late Summer
Lorain, Ohio — Grocery Outlet, a national discount grocery chain, is preparing to open a new location in Lorain later this year. The store will be located at 4415 Leavitt Road, at the intersection with Tower Boulevard, in a new retail development that will also include Five Below and another Continue Reading
MAHD House Bar Raided by Ohio Casino Control Commission
ELYRIA TOWNSHIP, OHIO — The Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC), along with the Ohio Investigative Unit and the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office, executed search warrants at two Elyria Township businesses on Thursday as part of an illegal gambling investigation. Agents seized gaming machines from MAHD House Bar & Grille, located Continue Reading
‘Whatever Reason They’re Angry’: Protesters Show Up in Sheffield With Mixed Messages
Sheffield, Ohio — A small group of demonstrators gathered Saturday morning at the corner of Abbe Road and Route 254, holding signs and waving to passing cars. The protest, led by members of the North Ridgeville Democrats, was not focused on a single issue but instead aimed to tap into Continue Reading
Suspects Identified in Lorain County Crash Following 100 MPH Police Pursuit
LORAIN COUNTY, OHIO — Three Michigan men have been identified as suspects in a high-speed police pursuit that ended in multiple crashes, arrests, and an ongoing search for a fourth individual who fled on foot. According to law enforcement booking records, Airten Adkins, 25, of Detroit; Davon Harris, 21, of Continue Reading
Gordon Ramsay New TV Show Looking for Restaurants Within 45 Miles of Cleveland
A major television network is now casting a new restaurant-focused series featuring celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, and restaurants within 45 miles of Cleveland are eligible to apply. The casting call is open to struggling restaurants in need of help with menu development, management, operations, or overall business performance. According to Continue Reading
Tower Boulevard Suspect Charged With Killing Brother and Another in Lorain Shooting
LORAIN, Ohio — A Lorain man is facing multiple murder charges in connection with an April 11 shooting that left two people dead, including his own brother, in a parking lot on Tower Boulevard. Willie Damarr Gaddy Jr., 21, of Florida Avenue, has been indicted on eight felony counts by Continue Reading