Ward 4 update focuses on infrastructure, parks and road planning
VERMILION — Ward 4 Councilman Homer Taft led a June 10 community meeting at the Vermilion Clubhouse, where residents received updates on infrastructure, road conditions, park improvements and other city issues. Mayor Russ Owens also attended the meeting. Taft’s interim report focused heavily on the city’s aging infrastructure, including sanitary Continue Reading
Council advances road, stormwater projects
Meeting also touched on zoning, trees and court work VERMILION — Vermilion City Council moved several infrastructure items forward June 15, including the next phase of Highbridge Road reconstruction and a major Jackson Street storm sewer project. City engineer Chris Howard said the city received three bids for Highbridge Road Continue Reading
Wakefield Metro Park dedicated as final piece of lakefront revitalization
Public park preserves Vermilion shoreline VERMILION — Wakefield Metro Park was officially dedicated Tuesday, June 16, as the final piece of Vermilion’s Main Street Beach revitalization plan, marking the completion of a lakefront vision nearly 20 years in the making. The Tuesday morning dedication brought together Erie MetroParks, Western Reserve Continue Reading
Showse Park receives $150,000 grant
State funding to support sports courts VERMILION — Showse Park will receive $150,000 in state capital funding to support improvements to its active sports courts, including paving basketball and pickleball courts. Mayor Russ Owens announced during his June 15 report to Vermilion City Council that the city had received confirmation Continue Reading
Fuel station, convenience store planned near Baumhart Road and Route 2
VERMILION — A new fuel station and convenience store is being planned near Baumhart Road and State Route 2, though final details still have to return to the Vermilion Planning Commission. The Planning Commission voted June 3 to approve a zoning certificate for DA Petroleum LLC, which is proposing the Continue Reading
Parents warned about e-dirt bike dangers
Vermilion police say some electric bikes are not street legal VERMILION — After two juveniles were stopped on e-dirt bikes in heavy traffic, Vermilion police are warning parents to know what they are buying before allowing children to ride electric bikes on public roads. Vermilion Police Chief Scott Holmes said Continue Reading
New splash pad opens at Vermilion Community Pool
Dedication set for June 29 at Sherod Park VERMILION — Families will soon have a new place to cool off this summer as the new splash pad at the Vermilion Community Pool is dedicated later this month. The Sherod Park Splash Pad Dedication is scheduled for 4 p.m. June 29 Continue Reading
Linwood Landing set to open June 25 in Vermilion
Park prepares residents for food trucks, music and outdoor bar. VERMILION — Linwood Landing is set to open June 25, transforming an underused section of Linwood Park property into a new outdoor gathering place featuring food trucks, vendors, live music, games and an outdoor bar. The project, led by Linwood Continue Reading
Fundraiser supports school supply effort
Kochenour event set for June 18 VERMILION — Kochenour Orthodontics will host a summer kickoff fundraiser June 18 to help support the Kiwanis Club Back to School Extravaganza. The event, “Kick Off Summer With A Cause,” will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kochenour Orthodontics, 1418 State Road Continue Reading
Vermilion Festival of the Fish celebrates 60 years with fireworks, parade and family events
VERMILION — The Vermilion Festival of the Fish will celebrate its 60th year June 19–21 with three days of free entertainment, fireworks, music, contests, a parade, food and family activities in downtown Vermilion. The annual festival, presented by the Vermilion Chamber of Commerce, will mark its 1966–2026 anniversary with the Continue Reading