Coal car incident spills load in Vermilion
Tracks reopen as cleanup continues VERMILION — A Norfolk Southern coal train experienced a railcar incident early Tuesday morning in Vermilion, spilling coal onto the tracks and temporarily disrupting rail traffic. The incident happened about 6 to 6:30 a.m. Oct. 6 while the train was traveling at a low speed, Continue Reading
Mayor’s Report
Vermilion Mayor Russ Owens delivered the following report during the Oct. 5 Vermilion City Council meeting, reflecting on the city’s 54th Woollybear Festival before turning his attention to the Nov. 3 Vermilion Local Schools renewal levy and urging residents to support it. What an absolutely special Woollybear festival our Chamber Continue Reading
Vermilion man, 18, killed in motorcycle crash
Crash remains under investigation RICE TWP — An 18-year-old Vermilion man was killed Friday night in a motorcycle crash in Sandusky County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Gavin McLaughlin, 18, was traveling south on state Route 19 near County Road 127 in Rice Township when the crash occurred Continue Reading
Sailors rally past Redskins, 24-14
Defense shuts out Port Clinton in second half PORT CLINTON — Vermilion scored 18 unanswered points and shut out Port Clinton in the second half Friday night to earn a 24-14 road victory at Tru-Lay Stadium. The win improved the Sailors to 6-1 and handed the Redskins their first loss Continue Reading
Power outage closes middle school early
District says students are safe VERMILION — Sailorway Middle School dismissed students early Tuesday after a partial power outage left the building without full electrical service. Superintendent Wes Weaver said the district learned from Ohio Edison that restoring power would not be a quick process, prompting officials to cancel school Continue Reading
BZA advances 119-home development
Traffic study still pending VERMILION — A proposed 119-home subdivision off Forestview Drive moved another step forward Sept. 22 as the Vermilion Board of Zoning Appeals approved the use of the city’s cluster subdivision rules for the development. The board also handled several residential variance requests during the meeting, including Continue Reading
Council revises license plate reader proposal
Access provisions remain under debate VERMILION — City Council is working toward a revised proposal that would prohibit Vermilion from installing automated license plate readers while addressing concerns about police access to information collected by other agencies. The proposal remained tabled following a Sept. 21 Legislative Committee discussion. Councilman Drew Continue Reading
Park projects, parking concerns draw discussion
Board approves holiday display, grant application Editor’s Note: This article was written directly from the meeting minutes. The agenda and minutes are offered below as well. VERMILION — Park improvements, shoreline erosion and concerns about downtown parking and bicycle safety filled the agenda when the Vermilion Parks and Recreation Board Continue Reading
Aging waterfront facilities strain port finances
Board weighs repairs, future improvements VERMILION — Aging waterfront facilities are driving up maintenance costs and reducing the Vermilion Port Authority’s financial cushion as officials weigh repairs and future improvements. At its Sept. 10 meeting, the board discussed deteriorating boardwalk supports, growing upkeep expenses and a possible role in improvements Continue Reading
Vermilion Parks and Recreation Board meeting, Aug. 18, 2026
The Vermilion Parks and Recreation Board met Aug. 18 to discuss several park projects, including a proposed performance stage at Main Street Beach, improvements at Showse and Sherod parks and access through East Exchange Park for a condominium seawall project. The board also received updates on youth recreation programs, Night Continue Reading