Samah Assad

New refuse vehicles help define Oberlin as sustainable leader

July 15, 2021 at 7:52 a.m.

The fire may have happened in February, but the city of Oberlin remembers the flames like they happened yesterday. Residents and employees recall the blaze that engulfed its refuse garage,...

Three-car crash in Lorain sends 5 to hospitals, driver charged – UPDATE

July 15, 2021 at 7:53 a.m.

A Lorain woman was charged after a three-car crash in the city Dec. 12 sent five people to the hospital, Lorain police say. Abby Pace, 28, of Beavercrest Drive in...

Call prompts search of Black River for potential body in Elyria

July 15, 2021 at 7:59 a.m.

A call from a concerned woman who said an individual may have fallen or jumped off an Elyria bridge Thursday night prompted a search of the Black River areas by...

Elyria man charged after crashing into Lorain home

July 15, 2021 at 8:00 a.m.

An Elyria driver who crashed into a Lorain home and was hospitalized Dec. 7 has been charged in connection to the incident, Lorain police said. According to police Officer Robert...

2 Lorain police officers rise in ranks

July 15, 2021 at 8:00 a.m.

Two Lorain police officers will soon see a rise in the ranks and take years of law enforcement experience to lead their own group of road officers. Former police Sgt....

Westlake police nab package-snatching suspects

July 15, 2021 at 8:01 a.m.

Westlake police arrested two Cleveland men suspected of stealing several packages from local homes Dec. 10. Police responded to Stonehedge Drive, near the North Olmsted city line, after a resident...

Lorain family, police say burglar stole money from home, abused pets

July 15, 2021 at 7:47 a.m.

A Lorain County family is hoping that the person who broke into their home, stole their money and abused their pets Dec. 8 will be caught and jailed for the...

Elyria police seeking suspects in alleged shooting incident

July 15, 2021 at 7:48 a.m.

Elyria police are looking for two suspects believed to have been involved in a city shooting the evening of Dec. 9. According to police Lt. William Pelko, the incident occurred...

Oberlin High School student selected to attend World Food Prize Global Youth Institute

July 15, 2021 at 7:56 a.m.

Oberlin High School student Reyna LaRiccia was among a group of students from across the globe who were selected to participate in the World Food Prize Global Youth Institute in...

Police departments discuss benefits, negatives of body cams

July 15, 2021 at 8:03 a.m.

With recent fatal police shootings clouding trust between law enforcement and the public, local police departments are working to make safety a priority for officers and residents with the use...

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