The Morning Journal

09/21/2026

Families gathered on Sept. 19 for Avon Lake’s annual Big Trucks event, where children and residents had the opportunity to explore city vehicles, meet local organizations and connect with the people who provide services throughout the community.

Families gathered on Sept. 19 for Avon Lake’s annual Big Trucks event, where children and residents had the opportunity to explore city vehicles, meet local organizations and connect with the people who provide services throughout the c…

09/21/2026

After 34 years in the security industry, Brian J. Jankowski says the biggest change has been the shift in technology.

After 34 years in the security industry, Brian J. Jankowski says the biggest change has been the shift in technology. “In the 1990s, security alarms were a luxury in homes, and the systems were more on the commercial side,”…

09/21/2026

A Sheffield Village Police lieutenant’s widow is suing the county, claiming her husband died from a lag in timely assistance from Lorain County 911 after he suffered a heart attack. Kaitlin Bober has filed suit against the…

09/21/2026

Avon Lake voters will again decide whether to increase the city’s municipal income tax, with the proposed 0.4% increase returning to the ballot in November after a similar proposal was rejected in May.

Avon Lake voters will again decide whether to increase the city’s municipal income tax, with the proposed 0.4% increase returning to the ballot in November after a similar proposal was rejected in May. The additional income tax would i…

09/20/2026

Rocky River lacked fifth-set experience compared with Vermilion. When the chips were down in a nonconference showdown on Sept. 19, the Pirates walked away victorious. After losing the first two sets, Rocky River fired back to even the…

09/20/2026

The Lorain Lions Club held its 10th annual STEPS Walk on Sept. 19 at Lakeview Park, bringing community members together to raise awareness and funds for pediatric cancer research and families affected by the disease.

The Lorain Lions Club held its 10th annual STEPS Walk on Sept. 19 at Lakeview Park, bringing community members together to raise awareness and funds for pediatric cancer research and families affected by the disease. Registration for…

09/20/2026

Elyria VFW Auxiliary will have its first Community Farm and Flea Market Oct. 3, inviting local vendors to bring baked goods, crafts and other fall produce for a day of community connection.

Elyria VFW Auxiliary will have its first Community Farm and Flea Market Oct. 3, inviting local vendors to bring baked goods, crafts and other fall produce for a day of community connection. The event will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at VFW…

09/19/2026

The second half may have been all Avon Lake as the Shoremen beat Amherst for the 27th consecutive time, 31-7, on Sept. 18. But it was the Comets who got off to an ideal start.

09/19/2026

The Avon Lake Garden Club will showcase more than 200 horticulture entries this weekend during its standard horticulture specialty show at the Avon Lake Public Library.

The Avon Lake Garden Club will showcase more than 200 horticulture entries this weekend during its standard horticulture specialty show at the Avon Lake Public Library. The show will be open to the public from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sept. 19…

09/19/2026

Lorain County Children Services is asking taxpayers to fund an additional levy in the Nov. 3 General Election.

Lorain County Children Services is asking taxpayers to fund an additional levy in the Nov. 3 General Election. The agency is seeking a five-year, 0.45-mill additional levy to provide for necessary expenses for the support of Children…