Elyria Man Charged With Felonious Assault After Reported Garden Street Incident

ELYRIA— The Elyria Police reported of an early-morning incident on the 1100 block of Garden Street led to felony charges after police documented visible injuries and the victim was later diagnosed with a fractured nasal bone, according to an Elyria Police Department report. According to the report, officers were called Continue Reading

Elyria police make multiple arrests and execute search warrant in ongoing swatting investigation

ELYRIA — The Elyria Police Department says its investigation into a January 9 swatting incident has resulted in several arrests, a search warrant and the disruption of what detectives describe as an active drug operation connected to a Huron Street residence. According to a January 13 press release, officers were Continue Reading

Amherst Board Moves Forward With May Levy as District Submits State-Required Reduction Plan

AMHERST – The Amherst Exempted Village Schools Board of Education used its December board meeting to move forward with placing a five-year 0.75 percent earned school district income tax levy on the May 2026 ballot. The action comes as the district completes a state-required precaution plan outlining millions in reductions Continue Reading

Traffic Stop Leads to Felony Drug Charges in Vermilion

VERMILION – A Vermilion traffic stop led to felony charges after police say a driver fled at high speed before officers found two suspected narcotics bindles inside her vehicle, according to a Vermilion Police Department report. Det. Nicholas Kowal reported clocking a westbound vehicle at 77 mph in the 50-mph Continue Reading

Amherst Schools Offer Free Universal Breakfast as Senior Prepares for Washington D.C. Advocacy Trip

AMHERST – Amherst students returned from winter break to a major change in school nutrition. Beginning January 6, the district began offering free breakfast to all K–12 students. The program is funded through the district’s Nutrition Services balance and does not rely on general fund dollars. Nutrition Services Supervisor Deanne Continue Reading

Amherst Council Holds Swearing-In Ceremony and Reviews Key Projects in First 2026 Meetings

AMHERST — Amherst City Council opened the new term Monday with a formal swearing-in ceremony at City Hall, followed by a Special Meeting and a Finance Committee meeting that advanced several major infrastructure and public safety items. The evening began at 7 p.m. with Judge Zack Dolyk administering the oaths Continue Reading

Watch the 1/5 Elyria City Council Meeting

Watch the meeting below click link: https://youtu.be/nY0XXy5Hk2Y?si=iHxH8LF7wibsFokX Voice to text transcript The Regular City Council Meeting for Elyria, Ohio, held on January 5, 2026, began with welcoming remarks, a moment of silence, and the Pledge of Allegiance (0:33-1:48). Key proceedings included: Roll Call and Introductions: All council members were present, Continue Reading

Arrest Made in Elyria Swatting Incident

Elyria police have arrested a 33-year-old man accused of making a false emergency call that triggered a swatting response earlier on January 9. Detectives identified the suspect, Jeremy Oster, during the course of their investigation. With assistance from the Lorain Police Department, officers located a vehicle connected to Oster and Continue Reading

Why College Credit Plus Is Worth a Closer Look

Ohio’s College Credit Plus (CCP) program remains one of the most valuable and often overlooked opportunities available to middle and high school students. The program allows students in grades 7–12 to take real college courses and earn both high school and college credit at the same time. For families looking Continue Reading