Lorain County News

The Lorain County Animal Protective League went in to save a number of farm animals, only to find more of them dead than alive.

From staff and wire reports CANTON: A second suspect is in custody in the fatal shooting of a 2-year-old girl in her Canton home.

Gary Adams of Metropolitan Brass will introduce the science of sound during a free family program at 7 p.m. July 14 at the North Ridgeville Branch Library, 35700 Bainbridge Road.

Police have arrested a man in connection to the shooting death of a Canton toddler.

Posted by Michael Sangiacomo/Plain Dealer Reporter June 30, 2009 10:20AM UPDATED 11:55 a.m. LORAIN - A candlelight vigil will be held at 6 p.m. tonight at West 13th Street and Long Avenue for Marquis McCall and Christopher Hill, two victims of a recent rash of shootings in the city.

Unemployment rates rose in most Northeast counties in May, but the reasons aren't clear.

In honor of Father's Day, we asked several Lorain County residents - and a former one, too - to share stories about their fathers and how they impacted their own lives.

For the first time in 15 years, Nancy Smith and Joseph Allen are free. A Lorain County Judge has thrown out the verdicts against them.

The jobless rate for Lorain County and its two largest cities was up again in May, putting an even bigger strain on local food pantries.

With the awarding of more than $36.9 million in construction contracts, the Ohio Department of Transportation is spurring the creation and retention of hundreds of construction-related jobs by investing federal stimulus funds into 29 roadway and bridges projects across the state.

A deer darting through traffic on Lagrange Road caused havoc Saturday afternoon in Lorain County, according to an Ohio State Highway Patrol report.

Michael Substelny is crafting a console that will hold his GPS unit on his bike's handlebars.

Police are still investigating why a Lorain man was jumped at the Wilkes Villa apartment complex Saturday night.

Archive for June 11th, 2009 Court KOs residency requirement In Amherst, the city's Fire Department is staffed with part-timers who have to meet one caveat: to live in the city.

If money talks, Elyria firefighters made a statement for at-large Elyria City Council candidate Mary Siwierka, according to campaign finance reports filed Friday with the Lorain County Board of Elections.

A 68-year-old man pleaded guilty Monday to sexually assaulting a girl who was under the age of 10.

Archive for June 10th, 2009 Oberlin & Wellington blotter: June 10, 2009 Blotter bite A group of seven heavy metal bands won't be invited back to Wellington Village Hall gymnasium following a rowdy incident on May 29, said Wellington Police Chief Steve Rollins.

Archive for June 9th, 2009 Obituaries for June 9, 2009 Carl Z. Powell, Jr. Donald H. Pfingsten Theresa Niegowski Linda Kaatz Mary Jackson John David Jackson Cecil Simmons Karl Renner Cora Hicks Virginia Eleanor Becker Keith Davidson Ruth E. Callahan Sherry Jean Shine Linda Joyce "Nic" Fields Cecil Simmons Read the full obituaries on The Chronicle ...

Archive for June 7th, 2009 Blotter: June 7, 2009 Elyria police Tuesday, June 2 2:27 p.m. - 100 block Seneca Ave., potted plants stolen from backyard.

Lorain Schools Superintendent Cheryl Atkinson's contract contains a requirement that her completed performance review be placed in a sealed envelope marked "confidential" before being inserted into her personnel file.