Mayor to Serve as Interim Public Safety Director Without Pay
Vermilion City Council approved Mayor Russ Owens to serve as interim Director of Public Safety during its organizational meeting Friday night, a temporary arrangement intended to ensure continuity in oversight of the city’s police and fire departments. Owens will perform the duties of Director of Public Safety without compensation. He Continue Reading
New Vermilion City Council Sworn In; Key City Officials Appointed
The newly seated Vermilion City Council was officially sworn in Friday night during an organizational meeting at the Vermilion Municipal Complex, marking the start of the council’s 2026 term. The council is led by Jeff Lucas, who was sworn in as council president. Other members sworn in include Gary Howell, Continue Reading
Girl, 4, needs heart transplant
Fund set up to support family VERMILION — Brinley Wyczalek, 4, has been a patient at Cleveland Clinic Children’s since around Halloween, facing a medical journey no child or family should have to endure. Her parents — mother, Berlyn; and father, Travis — said there is no anticipated discharge date as their daughter continues treatment Continue Reading