State Increases Job Program Funding At Lorain Community College

The additional money will be used to support the Micro-Electro Mechanical Systems Bachelor's degree program.

Marcy Kaptur Delivers Keynote Address At WWII Memorial

The Lorain County-area representative was the catalyst for the National WWII Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Feds Take Action On Asian Carp, Hope To Block Lake Erie Invasion

A bipartisan coalition of Ohio politicians have been lobbying for action to prevent the invasive species from choking the local economy.

Marcy Kaptur To Speak At Veterans Gathering On Memorial Day

The Lorain-area representative will give the keynote address at the World War II Memorial on Monday morning.

Marcy Kaptur Introduces Civilian Conservation Corps Legislation

The Lorain-area representative wants to reestablish the corps.

Lorain-Area Politicians Trying To Reinstate Bank Regulations

Rep. Marcy Kaptur is trying to both bring back and expand the Glass-Steagall Act.

Lorain Politician Votes For Violence Against Women Act

Rep. Marcy Kaptur voted to reauthorize the legislation this week.

Lorain Port Authority Gets $34K Grant

The money will be used to support marine patrol units.

Ohio Governor Wants To Better Protect Ohio Waters

Mike DeWine has proposed creating the H2Ohio Fund to better protect and preserve Lake Erie and other Ohio water systems.

Ohio Politicians Fight State Takeover Of Schools

A Lorain County representative is working to repeal the state's ability to takeover public schools.

Public Lands Legislation Will Benefit Northeast Ohio

“Passing this legislation is a huge win for Ohio and for the entire Great Lakes region,” said Rep. Marcy Kaptur.

LoCo 'Yaks Gets Grant Funding From State

The Lorain County-based nonprofit will provide community boating safety education.

Some Trash Collection Rates Decreasing In Avon

The city signed a memorandum of understanding with Republic Services that will have a lasting impact on residents.

$28 Million Earmarked For Great Lakes Conservation

The funds will be used to prevent harmful algae blooms and the spread of Asian carp.

Avon Lake Mayor Greg Zilka Will Seek Re-Election

Zilka has been a longtime public servant in Avon Lake. He was first elected to city council in 1985 and has been mayor since 2012.

Meet The Ohio District 9 Service Academy Nominees

Students from throughout the district were nominated to the academies by Rep. Marcy Kaptur.

Lorain Rep. 1st Woman To Chair House Subcommittee On Energy

Marcy Kaptur is the first woman to chair the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development.

Northeast Ohio Mourns Murder Of Polish Politician

The mayor of Gdansk — Cleveland's sister city in Poland — was stabbed to death on stage at a charity concert.

Lorain-Area U.S. Rep Asks Congress To Prioritize Opioid Crisis

Rep. Marcy Kaptur led a coalition of politicians asking House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to address the nation's opioid epidemic.

Do Not Knock Registry Considered In Avon Lake

After hearing numerous complaints about aggressive sales people, city council is considering creating a Do Not Knock registry.

Lorain Harbor Getting $2.9 Million For Maintenance

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will also invest $32.4 million on new Soo Locks.

Khashoggi Disappearance: Ohio Politician Demands Investigation

"Congress must demand a full accounting of the facts and circumstances surrounding the untimely death of Jamal Khashoggi," Marcy Kaptur said

What Does Avon Do With Your Tax Dollars? Find Out With New Tool

The city is launching a financial transparency initiative to help residents understand how tax dollars are put to work.

How Will Avon Lake Look In 20 Years? Have Your Say In New Survey

The city is busy assembling the Comprehensive Plan, a guidance document for the next two decades, and resident input is needed.

Should Confederate Flags Be Sold At Lorain County Fair?

The Fair-minded Coalition of Lorain County says no. And the group is buying billboards to try and ban the flags being sold.

Avon May Purchase Historic Cahoon Home

Built by Avon's first permanent settler, Wilbur Cahoon, the dwelling is one of the oldest frame houses in Lorain County.

VA Clinic Takes Step Toward Opening In Lorain

After departing for a temporary location in Sheffield Lake in 2016, a new outpatient clinic site seems likely in Lorain.

Stemming Opioids: Lorain County Picked For Exclusive Program

“These drugs have killed thousands of our friends and neighbors and caused pain and heartbreak to their families.” one U.S. attorney said.

New Legislation Could Protect Ohio's Coastal Properties

High water levels on Lake Erie have led to unusually severe erosion, causing damage to coastal communities. This bill could help.

3 Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Approved In Lorain County

GTI Ohio, NMG Ohio and AFS Cultivation have all received licenses to open dispensaries in the area.

Election 2018: Kaptur Faces Challenge Over Tenure In 9th District

A convicted thief and an Uber driver are among the candidates hoping to unseat the long-time congresswoman.

Lorain Representative Is Longest Serving Woman In U.S. House

A Northeast Ohio representative became the longest serving woman in the House of Representatives on Sunday.

Kasich's Final State Of State Address Was "Odd"

One Lorain-area politician said the speech was a "philosophy lecture" while media outlets simply described it as "odd."

New Member Needed For Avon Lake City Council

Ward 3 will be without a representative because of the resignation of Larry Meiners.

Bipartisan Group Slams Proposed Great Lakes Restoration Cuts

President Trump's proposed budget would slash the initiative's budget from $300 million to $30 million.

'Lorain Needs Relief Now,' Ohio Politician Tells Trump

Representative Marcy Kaptur is asking the administration for relief for steel towns like Lorain.

'Pension Plans Face Looming Crisis,' Rep. Marcy Kaptur Says

"The retirement income on which millions of Americans depend is in jeopardy..." she said in a letter to Paul Ryan.

Federal Marijuana Policy Rescinded: Lorain Official Responds

"This is a constitutional issue," the state representative said, suggesting Attorney General Jeff Sessions was violating the state's rights.

Reps From 21 States Call For Election-Hacking Investigation

"Our voting machines can easily be hacked," Democratic lawmakers say, joining to rally for an investigation after the 2016 hacking scandal.

Boobs In Congress Annoy Marcy Kaptur

Not the boobs who make laws with her, but the ones that create cleavage and invite harassment.