Police pursuit ends in arrest
Officers draw weapons during traffic stop VERMILION — A 59-year-old man was arrested Tuesday night after failing to stop for Vermilion police along Liberty Avenue, prompting a pursuit that ended near Baumhart Road. James Kiley was taken into custody shortly before 11:40 p.m. Oct. 6 and turned over to North Continue Reading
Longtime Sailors coach remembered
Decades of guidance shaped athletes VERMILION — For more than two decades, David Domonkos helped guide Vermilion athletes on the football field and track, leaving lessons that extended beyond sports. Domonkos, 66, passed away Oct. 4 at his Vermilion home following a lengthy illness. He had lived in Vermilion for Continue Reading
Wastewater debate reaches private property
Council weighs repairs, inspections, plant future VERMILION — Vermilion officials are weighing the future of the city’s wastewater treatment system while a related discussion Monday turned toward private property, including possible required sewer repairs, assessments, liens and court-authorized inspections. The discussion comes as Mayor Russ Owens continues negotiations with the Continue Reading
Council approves license plate reader ban
Police can request outside data VERMILION — Vermilion City Council approved an ordinance prohibiting automatic license plate reader systems Monday after a lengthy debate over police access, privacy protections and penalties for violations. The final ordinance prohibits the installation, operation or use of an automatic license plate reader system within Continue Reading
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