A TIF is a debt of the county/city. That’s just like credit card debt – that the people of the county/city have to repay. A $30M TIF would cost $89M to repay over 30 years. If the development doesn’t happen after the $30M is spent, taxpayers (meaning YOU) on are Continue Reading

.Lorain County has experienced a troubling surge in road rage incidents, reflecting a broader trend across Northeast Ohio. Since 2019, the county has seen a 26% increase in these aggressive driving cases, with some escalating to dangerous levels. A recent incident in Carlisle Township highlights the severity of the problem—a Continue Reading

Ford Motor Company has announced that it will begin producing an all-electric commercial van at its Ohio Assembly Plant in Avon Lake, Lorain County, starting in 2026. This initiative is part of Ford’s broader shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) and represents a significant investment in the region’s automotive industry. The Continue Reading

A routine day at Vermilion High School was briefly interrupted when the fire alarm unexpectedly sounded. Vermilion Fire Department (VFD) responded quickly, ensuring that students and staff were safe as they evacuated the building. Fortunately, there was no fire, and everyone was able to return to class soon after the Continue Reading

DBR Commercial Realty and a Vermilion resident, Kathryn Craig, have filed a protest against Issue 7, a citizen referendum on rezoning approved by Vermilion City Council for property on Sunnyside Road. The protest was submitted to the Lorain County Board of Elections by Attorney Corey Colombo, who claims the referendum Continue Reading

Ohio was ranked 36th in the 2024 U.S. News & World Report Best States list, a slight improvement from its 37th place last year. This ranking considers various categories such as healthcare, education, economy, infrastructure, and more, using thousands of data points to evaluate each state’s performance. Ohio’s performance was Continue Reading

DID THE MAYOR REALLY SAY THAT? In the Mayor’s Notes last week, Mayor Forthofer marginalized all Vermilionites who care about the character of Vermilion when… He said: “WHO ARE WE TO DENY PEOPLE THE CHOICE of a smaller yard if they want to live in beautiful Vermilion like the rest Continue Reading

Giant Eagle, a prominent regional supermarket chain, has announced its decision to sell all of its GetGo convenience stores by 2025. This move marks a significant shift in the company’s business strategy as it aims to refocus on its core supermarket and pharmacy operations. The company has entered into an Continue Reading

A special event in the night sky is happening on August 19, 2024—it’s called a Blue Moon. But don’t let the name fool you; the moon won’t actually turn blue. A Blue Moon is when we have an extra full moon in a season. Normally, there are three full moons Continue Reading

The Lorain City School District Board of Education took decisive action on August 12, 2024, voting unanimously to implement a cost-cutting plan in response to a looming financial crisis. The district is grappling with an anticipated $11 million budget shortfall for the upcoming school year, which could escalate to a Continue Reading