The Chronicle-Telegram

06/09/2026

Michael Beltz Sr. was driving down Mills Road with his wife when they noticed a citizen was standing by the road where the car had crashed and stopped to offer help. She let them know that someone was stuck inside the vehicle.

Long-time Avon resident Michael Beltz Sr. received a proclamation from the city at Monday's council meeting for assisting with a crash that saved a driver's life.

06/09/2026

Joel Bitonio was a California kid, raised in Long Beach. He went to the University of Nevada. He was a perfect fit in Northeast Ohio. Originally overlooked in a 2014 Browns draft class topped by disasters Justin Gilbert and Johnny Manziel, Bitonio outlasted them by a decade. His wonderful run in the...

06/09/2026

“The presence of construction workers has increased since the weather has gotten warmer, and as the work has increased so have the speeds,” Police Chief James Welsh said. “We just wanted to be proactive and get out there and address it before the situation gets completely out of hand and somebody gets hurt.”

In a post made to Facebook on Monday, the department said that in just a four day period between Tuesday, June 2 and Friday, June 3, the department's traffic unit handed out more than 80 tickets for speeding in the work zone on Interstate 90 within the city.

06/09/2026

Neadham, a military veteran and longtime school resource officer, died on May 9, 2025. The memorial bench was installed at Safety Town — a program he helped lead for years and one that became closely associated with his work serving Oberlin’s children.

Family members, educators, police officers and community members gathered Monday morning outside Oberlin Elementary School to honor the memory of former School Resource Officer Billie Needham with the unveiling of a commemorative memorial bench.

06/09/2026

All eastbound traffic is stopped near milepost 129 in Erie County near Florence Township due to a truck fire in a work zone. Drivers should expect long delays.

Traffic is being diverted eastbound to Exit 118 (U.S. Route 250/Sandusky-Norwalk) ahead of the scene.

Please use caution and plan extra travel time. Follow us for the latest updates.

06/09/2026

“The city of Lorain is in the early stages of updating the design standards for the Broadway Historic District, and is eager to hear from the community,” the survey stated. “This survey is an opportunity for residents, business owners, property owners and visitors to share their perspectives and ideas regarding historic preservation in the historic district.”

On Monday, the city of Lorain initiated a survey, asking residents to submit feedback of what they thought could and should be done to preserve and protect the history of the downtown corridor.

06/09/2026

The rezoning would clear the way for a proposed five-unit commercial development on the parcels owned by the former Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church that were annexed into the city last year. The proposed development from Luv Retail Development, of Florida, would be called “Chestnut Row.”

On Monday, Council's Community Development Committee held a 2-2 split vote on a proposal to rezone a property at the corner of state Route 57 and Chestnut Ridge Road from a residential district to a commercial one.

06/09/2026

Lorain County Common Pleas Judge Melissa Kobasher handed down lengthy prison sentences to Joseph Simmons, his wife, Susan Simmons, and her daughter, Savanna Jones, who were accused of verbally, physically and mentally — and in Joseph Simmons' case, sexually — abusing two young girls who were in Susan Simmons' custody.

Lorain County Common Pleas Judge Melissa Kobasher ordered Joseph handed down lengthy prison sentences to Joseph Simmons, Susan Simmons and Savanna Jones, who were accused of verbally, physically and mentally — and in Joseph Simmons' case, sexually — abusing two young girls who were in Susan Simm...

06/09/2026

ROAD CLOSURE - EATON TOWNSHIP

The Lorain County Engineer’s Office announces the closure of Durkee Road, between SR 82 and Giles Road, in Eaton Township for a culvert replacement.

The work will begin on June 9, 2026 at 7:30 am and is expected to be completed by June 12, 2026 at 4:00 pm, weather permitting.

Detour signs will be posted.

Please ensure your Safety / Service personnel are aware of this closure.

Your cooperation during this construction is greatly appreciated.

06/08/2026

“It’s kind of a once in a lifetime thing,” said Dave Thum of Lakewood, who watched the train come through Lorain. “I like steam engines and older transportation, so what a great thing to see. I love steam power. It’s just so unique. You don’t see it anymore.”

Hundreds of spectators lined the railroad tracks Monday morning as Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014 made a whistle stop in Lorain, drawing train enthusiasts, families and history buffs from across Ohio.