Lorain County — The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has appointed Ottawa County Prosecutor James VanEerten to serve as special prosecutor in a continuing matter involving the Lorain County Prosecutor’s Office, according to records released by the state. The appointment followed a July 2025 request from Lorain County Prosecutor Tony Cillo, who cited a Continue Reading
Lorain County Commissioners Approve Tax Relief, Advance Avon Lake Redevelopment
The Lorain County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, October 7, approving new homeowner tax relief measures, adopting an updated personnel policy, and reaffirming support for turning the former Avon Lake power plant into a public lakefront park. Commissioners Jeff Riddell, Dave Moore, and Marty Gallagher were all present. The meeting Continue Reading
Aging Well Senior Expo Connects Lorain County Seniors with Key Services
Vermilion — The Lorain County Office on Aging hosted its annual Aging Well Senior Expo on Tuesday, October 8, 2025, at German’s Villa in Vermilion. The event drew hundreds of seniors, caregivers, and local resource providers together for a day of education, connection, and support. Executive Director Nicolle Bellmore Pierse Continue Reading
Limited Attendance Slows Lorain City Council Business
LORAIN — With only seven members present at Monday night’s Lorain City Council meeting, the body lacked the nine votes needed to suspend the rules and pass ordinances by emergency. As a result, several items were deferred to second or third readings. Two members were absent due to illness and Continue Reading
Lorain Board of Education Candidates Share Vision for District’s Future with Student & Audience Questions at Town Hall
LORAIN — Four candidates for the Lorain City Schools Board of Education shared their priorities during a student-led town hall at Lorain High School on October 7. Questions from students and community members focused on academics, safety, transparency, and district finances. Bill Sturgill: With more than sixteen years on the Continue Reading
Lorain City Schools to Host Town Hall for School Board Candidates Tuesday
A community Town Hall meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 6 p.m. in the Lorain High School Auditorium at 2600 Ashland Avenue. The event aims to give residents a chance to meet and hear from the four candidates running for the Lorain City Schools Board of Continue Reading
Elyria Domestic Violence Suspect Suffers Seizure While in Custody
Elyria Police arrested 36-year-old Ryan Harvey on Oct. 5 following a reported domestic violence incident at a home in the 800 block of Logan Street. According to police, officers were called after a woman said Harvey, whom she had been in a six-year relationship with, came home intoxicated and became Continue Reading
When the Constitution Stops at the Door: It’s Time for Citizens to Stand Up
Editorial Commentary What happened to James Mauricio inside the Lorain City Hall should shake every citizen who still believes in freedom. A man was jailed for thirty days, not after a trial or hearing, but after a hallway confrontation that never belonged in court. Cameras show no disturbance, no trial Continue Reading
Lorain County Sheriff’s Office Awarded $106K Traffic Safety Grant to Target Dangerous Driving
Grant Award Details The Lorain County Sheriff’s Office received a $106K traffic safety grant from the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Ohio Traffic Safety Office. The funding covers Federal Fiscal Year 2026, running from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. The Ohio Traffic Safety Office grant supports law enforcement Continue Reading
New Ohio Minimum Wage Hike Still Leaves State Behind Half the Nation
Ohio’s minimum wage rose on January 1 to 10.70 an hour for most workers and 5.35 for tipped employees, according to the Ohio Department of Commerce. The change applies to businesses with annual gross receipts over 394,000 dollars. Smaller businesses and 14- and 15-year-olds remain under the federal minimum wage Continue Reading