Indiana Man Walking Across the U.S. to Raise Money for Mental Health Awareness
VERMILION — A 24-year-old Indiana man walking across the United States to raise money for mental health awareness made his way through Vermilion this week, part of a larger journey that began near the Indiana-Ohio border and is expected to take him to Niagara Falls before he continues west toward Continue Reading
Vermilion Man Pleads Guilty in Child Sexual Abuse Material Case
VERMILION — A Vermilion man previously charged in an investigation involving child sexual abuse material has pleaded guilty in Lorain County Common Pleas Court, more than a year after the case first drew public attention. Matthew Rich pleaded guilty May 19, according to court records. Sentencing is scheduled for 9 Continue Reading
Riverside Drive Residents Ask Port Authority To Reconsider Riverfront Lease Fees
VERMILION — A group of Riverside Drive residents is asking the Vermilion Port Authority to reconsider lease fees connected to riverfront access and private docks, arguing that the current arrangement is no longer needed and may be creating confusion over what residents are actually paying for. The discussion took place Continue Reading
Vermilion Council Considers Delaying Liberty Avenue Sidewalk Deadline
VERMILION — Vermilion City Council members are considering giving Liberty Avenue property owners more time to install sidewalks after learning that required notices had not yet been sent to affected businesses. The issue came up during Monday’s Streets, Buildings and Grounds Committee meeting, where council reviewed Resolution 2025R-8, which involves Continue Reading
Vermilion Police Blotter: May 11–17, 2026
VERMILION — The following incidents were reported by the Vermilion Police Department during the week of May 11 through May 17, 2026. From the desk of Vermilion Police Department Chief Scott Holmes: May 11, 2026 May 12, 2026 May 13, 2026 May 14, 2026 May 15, 2026 May 16, 2026 Continue Reading
Main Street Vermilion Opens Registration for 2026 All Washed Up Driftwood & Beach Glass Art Contest
VERMILION — Main Street Vermilion has announced that registration is now open for the 2026 All Washed Up Driftwood & Beach Glass Art Contest, returning to downtown Vermilion this summer. The popular community event is scheduled for Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Exchange Park. Continue Reading
What is 3rd Thursday Music, Flowers and a Sunset?
By Sandra Coe 3rd Thursday Music, Flowers and a Sunset is far more than just an event in Vermilion. It is part of the heart and identity of our community. As Executive Director of the Vermilion Chamber of Commerce, and someone who has now been with the Chamber for 19 Continue Reading
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