Daily editionWednesday, October 21st, 2026
Good morning, Lorain.
The 5AM Lorain Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of October.
Economy
Local health care and social assistance employers submitted two H-1B petitions in 2025, with all approved + doubling last year’s total, according to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services data.
Lorain TimesRead more
Government
Lorain County is holding public meetings this week, including one today at the Transportation and Community Center (40 East Ave, Elyria), to discuss the future of the popular Via LC rideshare service.
Officials say the program risks ending if local matching funds are not doubled.
News 5 ClevelandRead more
Health
A teenager in Northeast Ohio built an app to help close the gap in lung cancer screening.
The app is set to aid local clinics in catching signs early, and the developer plans to work with health groups to expand its use soon.
Cleveland 19 NewsRead more
Real Estate
In September, Lorain County's median home sale price dropped to $185,220—a $34,730 decrease from last year—as sales fell by 6.5% with 275 homes sold compared to 294 homes the previous year, according to BlockShopper.com.
Lorain TimesRead more
Sports
After trading Myles Garrett to Los Angeles in June for several draft picks, the Browns now hold a key first-round pick as the Rams struggle with injuries and turnovers (a development that might boost their search for a quarterback).
Cleveland 19 NewsRead more