Township Raises Concerns After Construction Trucks Use Local Roads Improperly
VERMILION TWP – Construction traffic related to ongoing development activity drew attention during the January 7 Vermilion Township Trustees meeting after officials reported that several trucks had been using roads not designated for construction haul routes. According to the discussion, some construction trucks traveling toward the Waterwood project area were Continue Reading
Vermilion City Council Opens 2026 With Board Appointments and Weighs Rule Changes Ahead
Vermilion City Council held its first regular meeting of the year on Monday, January 5, 2026, at the Vermilion Municipal Court Complex. Council President Jeff Lucas called the meeting to order, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call. One piece of correspondence was entered into the record, outlining Continue Reading
Fire Levy Unlikely to Reach May Ballot After Trustees Reject First Required Resolution
A proposed fire levy increase now appears unlikely to reach the May 2026 ballot after Vermilion Township trustees voted down the initial certification resolution during their January 7 meeting. The measure sought to replace the township’s existing 1.65-mill fire levy with a 3.65-mill levy, adding 2 mills to support fire Continue Reading
Trustees Clarify Roles After Leadership Transition in Vermilion Township
The January 7 Vermilion Township Board of Trustees meeting has put to rest any questions surrounding who is handling the day-to-day operations of the township. Trustees confirmed that Trustee Kurt Johnson is now serving as township administrator, while former administrator Joe Baxter has moved into the township’s building department as Continue Reading
Mayor Owens Lays Out Aggressive Reform Agenda in First Council Meeting of 2026
At Vermilion City Council’s first meeting of 2026, Mayor Russ Owens delivered a sweeping and pointed report outlining his administration’s priorities for the years ahead. Owens described the coming term as a pivotal moment for Vermilion, telling council members the city must “do better” and “be better stewards” of taxpayer Continue Reading
Sailor Standouts: Vermilion’s Athletes of the Week
This week, we recognize two outstanding Vermilion Sailors athletes for their incredible performances. From the desk of Vermilion Sailors Athletic Director Andy Stillman. Abby Gawry – Senior Abby was BCSN Sandusky Bay Pancake House player of the game with 18 pts, 6 Reb, 2 Ast, and 9 Stls. Bella Phillips Continue Reading
Ward One City Council Seat Open After No Candidates Filed
A seat on Vermilion City Council is currently vacant after no candidates filed to run for the Ward One position in the most recent election. The new two-year council term began January 1, 2026. Because no one ran for the Ward One seat, the position is now open and must Continue Reading
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