The Morning Journal

07/29/2026

A 43-year-old Elyria woman was arrested after allegedly vandalizing the Lorain County Board of Elections office, which she told investigators she believed was the Job and Family Services building.

A 43-year-old Elyria woman was arrested after allegedly vandalizing the Lorain County Board of Elections office, which she told investigators she believed was the Job and Family Services building. Rebecca Davisson was charged with…

07/29/2026

The 16-year-old youth who is accused of fatally shooting his grandfather in Lorain July 25 is facing multiple felony offenses in Lorain County Juvenile Court. The teen was charged with two counts of aggravated murder, three counts of…

07/29/2026

Denzel Ward, the Browns’ longest tenured player, isn’t going anywhere. Browns veterans reported to training camp in Berea on July 28. On the same day — one day before practice begins — the Browns and Ward reached agreement on a two-year, $6…

07/28/2026

The Dog Days of Summer event returns to Pandy’s Garden Center in Elyria on Aug. 1. This year’s theme is Paw-Vengers.

The Dog Days of Summer event returns to Pandy’s Garden Center in Elyria on Aug. 1. This year’s theme is Paw-Vengers, where every dog has the chance to become the hero of the day while helping homeless pets find their own…

07/27/2026

16-year-old suspect apprehended in about 30 minutes in Cuyahoga County

Lorain Police and surrounding agencies apprehended a 16-year-old Lorain County youth in approximately 30 minutes thanks to help from the Flock license plate reader system, said Lorain Police Capt. Jacob Morris at a news conference July…

07/27/2026

“Amherst is such a welcoming community,” Beth Truxall said. “I just love the downtown vibe.

Beth Truxall is the owner of To The Moon and Back Photography, which is located at 209 Park Ave. in downtown Amherst. Truxall started in a second-floor studio above the former Flowers by Sharon at 501 Broad St. in Elyria, for two years…

07/27/2026

The Guardians have a young major-league roster but have clear needs — a relief arm or two, and ideally a right-handed hitter somewhere in the corners (outfield and first base/designated hitter).

The MLB trade deadline will hit at 5 p.m., Aug. 3. The Guardians have a young major-league roster but have clear needs — a relief arm or two, and ideally a right-handed hitter somewhere in the corners (outfield and first base/designated h…

07/27/2026

Sheffield Lake Community Days brought residents together again this year to enjoy a few days of family friendly fun.

Sheffield Lake Community Days brought residents together again this year to enjoy a few days of family friendly fun. Lauded as one of Sheffield Lake’s longest-running traditions, Community Days began July 22 and ran through July 26, d…

07/26/2026

Troopers with the Elyria Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol are investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred at 12:41 a.m. on July 26, on state Route 58 in Pittsfield Township. A 2008 Toyota Yaris was traveling southbound…

07/26/2026

The Oberlin Farmers Market brought in about 200 people July 25, the 30th year it’s been in operation.

The Oberlin Farmers Market brought in about 200 people July 25, the 30th year it’s been in operation. The Oberlin Farmers Market was first established in the summer of 1996. “It’s a great community event,” said…