Lorain has been identified as one of the poorest cities in the United States in a newly released national report. The ranking, published in March 2026 by University Magazine, analyzed cities across the country using median household income and poverty rate data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey. Continue Reading
13 Taken Into Custody, Transferred to ICE in Elyria Labor Trafficking Investigation
ELYRIA — Thirteen individuals were taken into custody Friday as part of an ongoing labor trafficking investigation in Elyria, according to the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators were conducting surveillance related to a suspected labor trafficking operation when they identified a key suspect who had overstayed a visa and previously Continue Reading
Shooting at Elyria Apartment Complex Leaves Three Injured
A shooting is under investigation in Elyria, Ohio after police responded to Midview Crossings Apartments on Middle Avenue. According to the Elyria Police Department, officers were called to 1864 Middle Avenue where one person suffered a gunshot wound. Two additional individuals were also reported injured. Authorities stated that all injuries Continue Reading
Report: Lorain County Officer Ordered Illegal Cavity Search on Inmate on Suicide Watch
An investigation by the Office of the Corrections Inspector General has concluded that a Lorain County corrections officer ordered and conducted an unauthorized body cavity search on an inmate who was on suicide watch, according to official records. The incident occurred during the overnight hours of November 9 into November Continue Reading
Ohio BMV Warns of Text Scam Claiming Unpaid Toll Fees
The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles is warning residents about a text message scam circulating across the state that falsely claims recipients owe money for unpaid toll fees. According to officials, scammers are sending messages impersonating the State of Ohio and attempting to pressure individuals into making payments or providing Continue Reading
After Eliminating 48 Positions, Amherst Schools Ask Voters for New Tax
Amherst Schools officials say the district is facing continued financial pressure even after making millions in cuts, and are now asking voters to approve a new income tax to stabilize operations. The district will place a 0.75% earned income tax, known as Issue 1, on the May ballot. If approved, Continue Reading
Lorain Schools Outline Cuts, Warn of $8M additional if Levy Fails
Lorain City Schools officials say the district has already begun making cuts and could face up to $8 million more in reductions if voters do not approve a new levy this May. At a recent Board of Education meeting, the district approved a financial plan to submit to the Ohio Continue Reading
USPS Could Run Out of Cash Within a Year as Stamp Prices Push Toward $1
The United States Postal Service is warning that it could run out of cash within the next year if major changes are not made, as stamp prices continue to rise and financial losses mount. Postal Service officials say the agency is facing long-term financial pressure driven by declining mail volume, Continue Reading
Lorain Woman Gets 5 to 7.5 Years After Guilty Plea to 3 Arson Charges
A Lorain woman has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to multiple arson charges connected to a 2024 house fire. Amber Bodnar-Kurta was sentenced on March 16, 2026, in Lorain County Court of Common Pleas. The case was heard by Judge Melissa Kobasher. According to court records, Bodnar-Kurta pleaded Continue Reading
Man With Knife Arrested After Police Called Three Times to Elyria Home in One Day
An Elyria man was arrested Wednesday morning after police were called multiple times to the same residence, according to a report from the Elyria Police Department. Officers were dispatched to a home on the 200 block of 5th Street on March 18, 2026, for a reported disturbance. According to the Continue Reading