Heather Chapin
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Lorain City Council passes ordinance in support of motor sports mega complex
Lorain City Council approved sale of land that potentially will house a go-cart track on the east side of the city. The ordinance regarding the Lorain Motor Sports Park was unanimously passed with … → Read More
Family Health Services bringing services, pharmacy to Sandusky
A new full service medical center, complete with a pharmacy, is in the works for downtown Sandusky. Family Health Services has purchased the historic Granary building, located at 149 E. Water St., … → Read More
Lorain woman sentenced to at least 15 years in prison for complicity to rape
A 43-year-old Lorain woman is headed to prison for her role in the sexual assaults of two teenage girls. Flordelis Acosta, of Washington Avenue, was sentenced to 15 years to 17 years and six months… → Read More
Elyria police officer terminated after indictment in alleged incidents while he was with East Cleveland police
An Elyria police officer was fired by the city after a Cuyahoga County grand jury secretly indicted him Feb. 28 for alleged misconduct during his previous employment at the East Cleveland Police De… → Read More
Lorain City Council to state: Don’t decrease our funding – Morning Journal
Lorain City Council members are speaking out against a state bill that could cut funding to the city, calling it “an attack on the middle class.” At a March 6 Council meeting, members s… → Read More
Elyria mayor promotes love during state of the city address
In his state of the city address March 7, Elyria Mayor Frank Whitfield promoted love in the community to outshine the negativity of hatred that he said has been occurring. “Love louder, the h… → Read More
Former Lorain Assistant Fire Chief Matthew Homolya agrees to plea deal in assault case
After being denied a continuance for a jury trial, former Lorain Assistant Fire Chief Matthew Homolya pleaded guilty to amended charges leveled against him last year in connection with an altercati… → Read More
Second Ohio Exclusive Barber Salon for Him and Her opens with festivities in Elyria
The second Ohio Exclusive Barber Salon for Him and Her opened in Elyria March 5 with a well-attended crowd in a friendly, festive atmosphere. More than 50 people gathered for a grand opening as Ral… → Read More
Lorain police incident under review; woman charged with obstruction
Lorain Police Chief James McCann says Feb. 15 incident in which a resident refused to let them question three teens who reportedly had been acting suspicious is under investigation by the departmen… → Read More
Lorain County OKs $400K for Amherst infrastructure project
Lorain County commissioners granted the city of Amherst $400,000 on Feb. 24 for infrastructure improvement. Amherst Mayor Mark Costilow attended the meeting to explain the project, which will cost … → Read More
Lorain declares February Black History Month in city
At a Lorain City Council meeting Feb. 20, officials adopted a resolution declaring February as Black History Month. Two representatives from the Lorain Historical Society were on hand to receive th… → Read More
Elyria man indicted in fatal shooting of Jordan Flanigan
A 21-year-old Elyria man was indicted by a Lorain County grand jury in the October 2022 fatal shooting of Jordan Flanigan. Henry Spooner is facing three counts of murder, two counts felonious assau… → Read More
Lorain Mayor Jack Bradley shares updates on city projects
Lorain Mayor Jack Bradley is proud of the International City and the improvements that continue to take shape. During Bradley’s address on Feb. 23 at the Palace Theater in downtown Lorain, he… → Read More
Lorain teens charged in stolen car case released from detention facility
Four Lorain teens who were arrested after reportedly stealing a vehicle Feb. 10, have been released from the Lorain County detention facility. Each of the teens is 13 years old and were charged wit… → Read More
Fire destroys Bath Street home in Elyria
A Bath Street house in Elyria was a total loss after it caught fire Feb. 23. At 1:30 a.m., Elyria firefighters were called to the 182 Bath St. home, according to Elyria Fire Department Chief Joseph… → Read More
Vermilion man arrested after reportedly filming girl in state of undress taking shower
A 66-year-old Vermilion man is facing multiple charges after reportedly using his cell phone to capture video footage of a minor female showering. Jaye Miller was charged Feb. 18 with two counts of… → Read More
Three Lorain police officers promoted to sergeant
With their families on hand, three Lorain Police Department officers were promoted Feb. 21 at Lorain City Hall. Officers Adam Ehrke, Jesse Perkins and Christian Franco were promoted to the rank of … → Read More
Longtime LaGrange Mayor Kim Strauss dies
Longtime LaGrange Mayor Kim Evan Strauss died Feb. 19, and a scholarship fund has been set up in his memory. He was 69. Instead flowers or plants, the Strauss family has set up the scholarship to h… → Read More
Lorain mayoral debate requested at council meeting
A resident attended Lorain City Council’s meeting Feb. 20 asking that the three mayoral candidates hold a debate so the community can learn more about them before casting their votes at the M… → Read More
Elyria: GoFundMe Account organized for Expresso Bakery
An Elyria City Councilman has organized a GoFundMe account to help the owners of Expresso Bakery get back on their feet after a motorist ran a vehicle through the building early Feb. 19. Ward 1 Cou… → Read More