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What residents are talking about in Lorain County public meetings, ranked by community engagement.

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Recent coverage of Lorain County from local and regional media.

WKYCcouncil president OVI charges

Lorain City Council president pleads not guilty to OVI, speeding charges: 3News Investigates

Lorain City Council president pleads not guilty to OVI, speeding charges: 3News Investigates WKYC

Oct 30, 2026

News 5 Cleveland WEWSballot measure

North Ridgeville officials block ballot measure on HUD urban designation

North Ridgeville officials block ballot measure on HUD urban designation News 5 Cleveland WEWS

Sep 23, 2026

News 5 Cleveland WEWSelection ballot preview

Here's what Avon Lake voters will see on the November ballot

Here's what Avon Lake voters will see on the November ballot News 5 Cleveland WEWS

Sep 8, 2026

Cleveland.comurban county designation

Avon joins Lorain County’s push for urban county designation

Avon joins Lorain County’s push for urban county designation Cleveland.com

Aug 4, 2026

News 5 Cleveland WEWSannexation and housing development

Elyria considers annexing Amherst Twp farmland for housing development

Elyria considers annexing Amherst Twp farmland for housing development News 5 Cleveland WEWS

Aug 4, 2026

Cleveland.comeconomic development

Proposed data center in Lorain County hits roadblock

Proposed data center in Lorain County hits roadblock Cleveland.com

Jul 30, 2026

Cleveland.comtruck traffic enforcement on residential roads

This Lorain County town is cracking down on truck drivers cutting through residential roads

This Lorain County town is cracking down on truck drivers cutting through residential roads Cleveland.com

Jul 23, 2026

Cleveland 19 Newslawsuit settlement

Lorain County settles civil rights lawsuit for $6.35M after inmate left partially paralyzed

Lorain County settles civil rights lawsuit for $6.35M after inmate left partially paralyzed Cleveland 19 News

Jul 9, 2026

News 5 Cleveland WEWSurban county designation controversy

Lorain County townships push back against 'urban county' designation

Lorain County townships push back against 'urban county' designation News 5 Cleveland WEWS

Jul 7, 2026

News 5 Cleveland WEWSaffordable housing

Lorain, Elyria, Oberlin planning more affordable homes for working-class families

Lorain, Elyria, Oberlin planning more affordable homes for working-class families News 5 Cleveland WEWS

Jun 18, 2026

Cleveland.comhome repair assistance

Find out which Lorain County homeowners qualify for no-cost plumbing, electrical, roof and furnace repairs

Find out which Lorain County homeowners qualify for no-cost plumbing, electrical, roof and furnace repairs Cleveland.com

Jun 1, 2026

Cleveland.comproperty taxes

Lorain County’s property tax battle shows how Columbus is failing Ohio’s public schools

Lorain County’s property tax battle shows how Columbus is failing Ohio’s public schools Cleveland.com

May 27, 2026

Community pulse

Board Procedures and Civil Rights

TANF Clothing Program

County Operations and Campaign Finances

Support E-Check Program Elimination

Ludwig Ditch Drainage Restoration

Business & jobs

Development & housing

Taxes & budget

Business/Jobs

Public Records and County Planning

Parliamentary Procedure and Governance

Job & Family Services Pass-Through Grants and Federal Cuts

County Budget Shortfalls and Spending Controls

County Budget and General Fund Projections

Fortune Ditch Stormwater Loan and Development Acceleration

Annexation Decision

Sheriff's Budget and MARCS Radios

West Side Wastewater Facility and Litigation

Annexation and County Governance

Annexation Decision and County Finances

Lorain County JFS Worker Strike

Expedited 2 Annexation - Amherst Township to City of Elyria

Kelner Ditch Project Delay and Property Rights

Housing Rehabilitation Grant and Change Order

Employee Healthcare Plan Updates and Wellness Fairs

County Jail Sales Tax Ballot Measure

FY2027 County Tax Budget & Deficit

Department of Job and Family Services (JFS) Strike Impact

Urban County Designation Controversy

Kelindor Ditch Project

Surveillance Technology and Flock Cameras

Homestead Exemption and Public Records

Homestead Piggyback Exemption Repeal

Carlisle Township Land Use Plan

Job and Family Services Strike

Jail Construction Fund Transfer

County Zoning and Airport Master Plan

Health District Tax Levy Resolution

Sunshine laws and political fundraisers

Data center moratorium and sewer projects

Stormwater Management and Brown Ditch Drainage

Auditor's office budget and county bond rating

Megasite zoning and transparency

County flags and jurisdiction

Economic development and transparency

Public records and transportation grants

Job and Family Services and staff pay

Solid waste