Lorain County, OH

CLEVELAND — COVID-19 cases in Ohio have been climbing for weeks, and now, we're starting to see the effects of that increase on the community at-large. According to the CDC's guidelines, Ashtabula and Lorain counties now have "high" community levels of COVID, the first time in months any part of the state has seen those risk assessments. This means health experts are advising all residents in those counties to wear face masks while in indoor public spaces, regardless of vaccination status.

LORAIN, Ohio — Lorain County Drug Task Force agents, Homeland Security Investigators, Lorain Narcotics Detectives and Lorain SWAT officers executed a search warrant in the 700 block of West 21st Street in Lorain around 7 a.m. Friday. The situation resulted in one arrest. The search warrant was obtained following...

Avon Lake developer Kopf Construction Corp. was ordered by a Lorain County Common Pleas Court judge to pay the $379,600 in fees plus interest to the Avon Lake Board of Municipal Utilities. Common Pleas Judge John Miraldi issued the ruling May 3, according to a news release from the utilities...

The Lorain County commissioners accused of retaliation for the firing of a former county administrator, have settled a court case stemming from the termination. Lorain County Commissioners Michelle Hung and Matt Lundy were being sued in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio by former county administrator Tom Williams for retaliation and violation of first amendment rights.

Michelle Hung is the target of an ongoing criminal investigation. The state auditor is examining claims of nepotism and unbid contracts.

LORAIN COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - The man accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend outside McDonald’s pleaded not guilty Friday morning in the Lorain County Court of Common Pleas. James Kimbrough III is facing charges of aggravated murder, murder, felonious assault, having weapons under disability, violating a protection order and tampering with evidence, according to court records.

A Lorain County prosecutor said May 20 he wants the court to revoke the bond of James Lavern Kimbrough III. Kimbrough, 35, of Lorain, is accused in the Jan. 6 fatal shooting Milenna Lopez, 24, a mother of four children, including two with Kimbrough, in Sheffield Village. The shooting occurred...

A special celebration took place on the evening of May 12 at the Lorain County JVS to recognize and announce this year’s local scholarship recipients. Thirty-one students were awarded $39,700 in scholarship money. Pam Mitchell, Lorain County JVS English instructor, announced the scholarship recipients at the event. “I’d like...

Lorain residents came together in celebration of Lorain County Beautiful Day. Lorain County Beautiful Day — formerly known as Pride Day — is typically held on the third Saturday in May. It’s a county-wide event that brings together more than 2,000 volunteers for a day of litter cleanup,...

The Lorain County Community Protection Team is on point reminding people to remain cautious since the region is experiencing a surge in coronavirus cases. As a new variant of the omicron makes its way around the area, local community leaders, however, believe there is no need for alarm, yet. Members...

After adding over 702,000 new cases throughout the last week, the U.S. now has more than 81.9 million confirmed cases of COVID-19. There have been more than 990,000 COVID-19-related deaths — the highest death toll of any country. New cases continue to rise at a faster rate. In the past week, there were an average […]

In the last year, the Lorain Police Department has reported a 67 percent increase in drug overdoses amid the opioid epidemic. “We have seen an increase of overdoses this year, as opposed to last year,” said Lorain police Officer Tiffany Gentry, a crime analyst for the Lorain Police Department. “January 2021 through May 18, 2021, we had 39 overdoses.

In Lorain County, decisions are now driven by the data — and the juvenile courts have been driven to make a change.

The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline has gone up 10 cents since Monday to $4.59.

United Way of Greater Lorain County, a national and global nonprofit organization aimed at leading measurable community transformation and creating a better life for all, is alive and well as it gears up for summer and its campaign season. United Way, 642 Broadway in downtown Lorain, places its focus on...

Few people have done more to promote and spotlight the accomplishments of Lorain’s student-athletes than Jim Popiel. During his career as a teacher, announcer and statistician at Admiral King High School, and while working on the radio for WEOL and WOBL/WDLW, Jim has encouraged student–athletes, touted their accomplishments and kept the Lorain County community informed about those students for over 50 years. In an effort to recognize and honor the contributions of Jim Popiel, the Lorain High Sports Booster Club created the Jim Popiel Foundation.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine awarded $4.8 million in grants May 19 to nearly 100 Ohio schools, including facilities in Lorain, Erie and Cuyahoga counties, to help them improve the overall safety and security of their buildings. Ninety-eight schools in 27 counties will implement safety upgrades with funding from Ohio’s K-12...

Rocky River was the Division II state runner-up in girls lacrosse in 2021. Fast forward to April 2022. The Pirates earned the No. 1 seed in Region 5 as they look to maintain regional supremacy and reach the state tournament. On May 21, Rocky River will host Ottawa Hills at...

Three community vigils May 20 honoring the Buffalo shooting victims are being organized by the Elyria/Lorain YWCA, The Rotary Club, National Council of Negro Women and the The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs Inc., according to a news release. On May 14, police said an...