Flags on Liberty volunteers prepare for another season in Vermilion
VERMILION — More than 120 American flags are expected to soon line Liberty Avenue once again as volunteers with the Flags on Liberty committee spent this week preparing the annual patriotic display for the summer season. Committee members gathered Thursday evening before heading out to begin hanging the flags throughout Continue Reading
Vermilion Schools Vote To Begin November Levy Renewal Process
VERMILION — The Vermilion Board of Education voted Monday night to approve a resolution beginning the process of placing a renewal levy before voters on the November 2026 ballot following discussion about school funding, Ohio tax law changes and growing financial pressures facing the district. During the meeting, Treasurer and Continue Reading
Boat Destroyed in Fire at West Shore Boat Club in Vermilion
VERMILION — A boat was destroyed Thursday morning after catching fire while docked at West Shore Boat Club along Riverside Drive. The Vermilion Fire Department responded at 11:19 a.m. to 753 Riverside Drive for a reported boat fire. When firefighters arrived, they found a 25-foot fiberglass boat fully engulfed in Continue Reading
FFA Vermilion High School Celebrates Arbor Day
By VHS student reporter Lilyan Jordan Arbor Day is a day focused on planting and caring for trees while reminding people how important it is to protect the environment. Trees help provide clean air, shade and homes for wildlife, while also making our communities healthier and more beautiful for future Continue Reading
Vermilion Officials Debate IT Contract Status Amid Cybersecurity Concerns
VERMILION — A discussion about cybersecurity compliance during Monday’s Vermilion City Council meeting turned into a lengthy debate over the status of the city’s IT services contract, with officials appearing divided on whether the city is operating under a three-year agreement or a month-to-month arrangement. Cybersecurity issue raises audit concern Continue Reading
Vermilion Township Trustee Extends Temporary Step Away From Chair Position
VERMILION TWP — A Vermilion Township trustee has extended a temporary step away from chairman duties for an additional 30 days, according to an email distributed following Wednesday’s township meeting. The trustee stated in the email that the recusal from chairman responsibilities would continue through June 17 due to “circumstances Continue Reading
Trustees Decline Baughman Request For Public Hearing Following Prosecutor Review
VERMILION TWP — Vermilion Township trustees declined Trustee Kenn Baughman’s request for a public hearing related to allegations involving his access to former township building official Joe Baxter’s office, following review by the Erie County Prosecutor’s Office. The issue was previously reported by Vermilion Daily after Baughman stepped down as Continue Reading
Vermilion Church to Host LGBTQ+ Awareness and Support Training
VERMILION TWP — Grace United Methodist Church will host a free SAFEZone training later this month as part of its ongoing Diversity Series leading up to Vermilion’s first PRIDE celebration. The training is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Grace United Methodist Church, 13406 W. Continue Reading
Vermilion Township Trustees Vote To Reduce Regular Meetings To Once Per Month
VERMILION Twp — Vermilion Township trustees voted Wednesday to reduce regular board meetings from twice monthly to once per month, a decision that drew objections from Trustee Kenn Baughman. Schedule Change Approved The change was approved during the May 6 regular business meeting under new business. Under the new structure, Continue Reading
Family addresses court during sentencing in fatal Vermilion moped crash
VERMILION — Family members and friends of Merik Bendig filled the Vermilion Municipal Court courtroom Tuesday as sentencing was handed down in connection with the 2025 crash that claimed the 20-year-old’s life. A Lorain woman previously charged with vehicular manslaughter and failure to yield appeared before Judge Kenneth M. Lieux Continue Reading