An almost-buried fire hydrant on Abbe Road in Elyria. Firefighters ask homeowners to clear snow from hydrants in case of a fire. (CT photo by Bruce Bishop.)

ELYRIA — After last weekend’s snowstorm, hundreds of city fire hydrants are buried under several inches of snow — or feet, when you factor in what has been plowed on top of them — and firefighters must spend extra time digging each out before they can attach fire hoses in the case of a fire. Read the rest of this entry »

INDEPENDENCE —According to Dr. Maurice Williams, Cavaliers guard Delonte West will be back in action when Cleveland hosts New Jersey tonight at Quicken Loans Arena. Read the rest of this entry »

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for all of northern Ohio, including Lorain County, that will be in effect from noon tomorrow through 7 p.m. Wednesday. A winter storm watch previously issued will no longer be in effect. Read the rest of this entry »

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ELYRIA — A Mexican national pleaded not guilty at his arraignment today to involuntary manslaughter and other charges in connection with a fatal car crash in December. Read the rest of this entry »