Authorities: Cops fatally shoot man who stabbed police dog
August 1, 2022 GMTLORAIN, Ohio (AP) — Police serving a warrant at a northern Ohio home fatally shot a man who stabbed and injured a police dog during the confrontation, authorities said.
Appeals court upholds $25M judgment against Oberlin College
April 1, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — An Ohio appeals court has upheld a $25 million judgment for a business that successfully claimed it was libeled by Oberlin College in the aftermath of a shoplifting incident that roiled the historic liberal arts school and music conservatory's campus outside Cleveland.
Judge dismisses charges against 2 in 1990s child abuse case
February 25, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — A judge on Friday dismissed charges against two people who had been imprisoned for years over a woman's accusations they molested her daughter and other Ohio Head Start pupils, saying new evidence would not support convictions if new trials were granted.
Biden: Infrastructure plan gives $1B for Great Lakes cleanup
February 17, 2022 GMTLORAIN, Ohio (AP) — President Joe Biden declared Thursday that a $1 billion infusion from the bipartisan infrastructure deal would restore the Great Lakes harbors and tributary rivers that have been polluted by industrial toxins.
Judge to consider new trials for pair in 1990s abuse case
December 30, 2021 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — A judge in Ohio will consider whether to grant new trials for two people who spent years in prison on disputed child sex-related charges, which if granted will lead to a county prosecutor dismissing all charges against them.
2 auxiliary officers recovering after being shot in vehicle
September 5, 2021 GMTLORAIN, Ohio (AP) — Two auxiliary police officers are recovering after they were wounded in a shooting in suburban Cleveland, authorities said.
Lorain police said the two 20-year-old auxiliary officers were on their way home from working a support patrol shift early Sunday, in full uniform but in a personal vehicle.
Toddler sitting in high chair shot in the head at Ohio home
July 15, 2021 GMTLORAIN, Ohio (AP) — A toddler sitting in his high chair was shot in the head and wounded by gunfire at his family's home in northeastern Ohio, authorities said.
Benjamin Richardson, 26, of Lorain, was charged with felonious assault in the shooting, which occurred shortly after 10 p.m.
Ohio names 3rd Vax-a-Million winners as vaccinations drop
June 9, 2021 GMTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The state announced the third pair of Ohio Vax-a-Million winners Wednesday evening even as the initial bump from the incentive program fades and the vaccination numbers continue dropping.
One suspect in custody after shots fired in Lorain put three schools on lock down
September 26, 2018 GMTOne suspect in custody after shots fired in Lorain put three schools on lock down
LORAIN, Ohio -- Lorain police responded Wednesday to a report of gunshots in an area near Lorain City Schools, prompting a lock down at three local schools.
Lorain father and son arrested in Labor Day drug bust
September 5, 2018 GMTLorain father and son arrested in Labor Day drug bust
LORAIN, Ohio -- Authorities arrested a father and son Monday after a drug trafficking investigation led authorities to their Lorain homes where they seized nearly $50,000 in drugs, weapons and accessories, police say.
Boy, 6, hit by car driven by mother; man flees trial, convicted anyways: Overnight News Links
August 10, 2018 GMTBoy, 6, hit by car driven by mother; man flees trial, convicted anyways: Overnight News Links
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6-year-old boy dies after being struck by car driven by mother (WEWS Channel 5)
Beer calendar: Great Lakes Brewing dinner at farm, Saucy Brew Works tasting, cicerone class, more
July 2, 2018 GMTBeer calendar: Great Lakes Brewing dinner at farm, Saucy Brew Works tasting, cicerone class, more
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Saucy Brew Works will be featured at Rozi's, Great Lakes Brewing Co. is having a special brewmaster's dinner at its Ohio City farm, and many other beer events are set in Northeast Ohio.
Deputy U.S. Marshal used racial slur heard on Facebook Live
May 21, 2018 GMTDeputy U.S. Marshal used racial slur heard on Facebook Live
LORAIN, Ohio — A deputy with the U.S. Marshals Service used a racial slur during the high-speed chase and arrest of Lorain County man Friday afternoon, federal authorities said.
Address opioid crisis - Vote Yes on Lake County Issues 3 & 4; Lorain Issue 4 and Medina Issue 5: endorsement editorial
May 4, 2018 GMTAddress opioid crisis - Vote Yes on Lake County Issues 3 & 4; Lorain Issue 4 and Medina Issue 5: endorsement editorial
It is not news that the scourge of opioid abuse, made more lethal by the addition of fentanyl and its analogues, is one of the major problems we face in this country.
Lorain man found guilty of aggravated murder in New Year’s Day shooting
April 20, 2018 GMTLorain man found guilty of aggravated murder in New Year's Day shooting
ELYRIA, Ohio -- A Lorain County jury on Friday found a Lorain man guilty of aggravated murder in a fatal New Year's Day shooting.
Elyria man dies in single-vehicle crash in Lorain County
April 18, 2018 GMTElyria man dies in single-vehicle crash in Lorain County
PITTSFIELD TOWNSHIP, Ohio — A 71-year-old Elyria man was killed Tuesday after his car went off the road and hit a tree stump, according to the State Highway Patrol's Elyria Post.
Duct work falls, hurts 5 at Kalahari waterpark; teacher accused of sex acts with students: Overnight News Links
March 13, 2018 GMTDuct work falls, hurts 5 at Kalahari waterpark; teacher accused of sex acts with students: Overnight News Links
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More than 3,100 without power in Lorain County
March 8, 2018 GMTMore than 3,100 without power in Lorain County
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- More than 3,000 FirstEnergy customers lost power Wednesday afternoon in Lorain County.
Crews are working to restore power to 3,172 residents in Lorain County as of 5 p.m.
Man, woman face charges in Elyria shooting death
February 8, 2018 GMTMan, woman face charges in Elyria shooting death
ELYRIA, Ohio —An Elyria man and a Middleburg Heights woman are now charged in the shooting death of Cody Snyder.
Jeffrey Miraldi, 20, is charged with involuntary manslaughter, three counts of tampering with evidence and trafficking in marijuana, according to a news release from Elyria police.
Lorain County Restaurant Week dates, locations released
February 8, 2018 GMTLorain County Restaurant Week dates, locations released
CLEVELAND, Ohio – The second annual Lorain County Restaurant Week will run Friday, March 2, through Sunday, March 11.
Lorain toddler dies after suffering ‘suspicious injuries’
February 6, 2018 GMTLorain toddler dies after suffering 'suspicious injuries'
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- A Lorain toddler who was hospitalized after suffering "suspicious injuries" has died.
X'zayvian Harris, 3, died Saturday at MetroHealth, Lorain police Lt.
Elyria man pleads insanity in attack involving state trooper
February 1, 2018 GMTElyria man pleads insanity in attack involving state trooper
ELYRIA, Ohio -- An Elyria man accused of biting part of a State Highway Patrol trooper's ear off has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity.
Lorain County prosecutor wants teens involved in shooting death of Elyria man tried as adults
January 30, 2018 GMTLorain County prosecutor wants teens involved in shooting death of Elyria man tried as adults
ELYRIA, Ohio -- The Lorain County prosecutor wants two teens charged in the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old man tried as adults.
Lorain man accused of killing girlfriend’s son who died Thanksgiving Eve
January 12, 2018 GMTLorain man accused of killing girlfriend's son who died Thanksgiving Eve
LORAIN, Ohio -- A Lorain man is charged with murder in the death of his girlfriend's 2-year-old son who died Thanksgiving Eve with burns on 45 percent of his body.
Man bit off part of State Highway Patrol trooper’s ear during scuffle in Lorain County, court records say
January 11, 2018 GMTMan bit off part of State Highway Patrol trooper's ear during scuffle in Lorain County, court records say
ELYRIA, Ohio -- A 44-year-old man bit off part of a State Highway Patrol trooper's ear during a scuffle along a Lorain County highway, court records say.
Democrat Bill O’Neill chooses Lorain principal Chantelle Lewis as his running mate
January 9, 2018 GMTDemocrat Bill O'Neill chooses Lorain principal Chantelle Lewis as his running mate
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Democratic gubernatorial candidate Bill O'Neill on Tuesday unveiled his running mate: Chantelle E.
Man sentenced to prison for hit-and-run crash that killed Lorain senior
December 28, 2017 GMTMan sentenced to prison for hit-and-run crash that killed Lorain senior
ELYRIA, Ohio -- A Lorain man was sentenced Thursday to three years in prison for a 2015 hit-and-run crash that killed a Lorain High School senior.
Ballistic vest, badge stolen from off-duty Lorain police officer’s car
December 22, 2017 GMTBallistic vest, badge stolen from off-duty Lorain police officer's car
LORAIN, Ohio --Lorain police are searching for someone who broke into an off-duty officer's unmarked police car and stole a badge and ballistic vest.
Lorain man charged with striking police cruiser, two other cars, leading police on chase
December 20, 2017 GMTLorain man charged with striking police cruiser, two other cars, leading police on chase
LORAIN, Ohio — A Lorain man faces criminal charges after he crashed into a police cruiser while driving under the influence of alcohol and caused a separate head-on crash, according to a police report.