Daily editionFriday, October 16th, 2026
Good morning, Lorain.
The 5AM Lorain Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of October.
Business
Data from the H-1B Employer Data Hub shows that manufacturing employers in the Lorain Times publication area submitted 24 H-1B petitions in 2025, all approved.
The total marks a 42.9% decrease from 2024, with Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems leading with 19 petitions.
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Government
HUD reported that 6,539 people lived in 2,745 Housing Choice Voucher households in Lorain County in 2025, down from 7,018 in 2024.
Vouchers available numbered 3,151 with 91% in use (households paid an average of $414 for rent and utilities and earned $14,970 annually).
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