Operation Christmas Joy Enters Its 55th Year as Volunteers Prepare for Next Week’s Packing and Delivery
Operation Christmas Joy, a Vermilion tradition now in its 55th year, is preparing for its annual packing and delivery events as volunteers assemble food and gifts for families across the Vermilion Local School District. The long-running holiday program began under the leadership of Kiwanis member Ken Cassell in 1970 and Continue Reading
Sewer Rates to Stay Flat as City Council Approves Year-End Financial Measures
Vermilion City Council addressed two significant year-end financial matters during its December 8 meeting, confirming that sewer rates will remain unchanged through March 2026 and approving appropriations to cover legally required debt payments due immediately after the New Year. Council members clarified that sewer rates will not increase on January Continue Reading
City Council Approves Private Sewer Connection to Boost Baumhart Road Development
Vermilion City Council has approved a request from Premier Development to install a private sanitary force main that will connect an industrial redevelopment site on Baumhart Road to the city’s sewer system. The discussion drew questions about long-term maintenance, liability, and future ownership, but ultimately centered on the site’s potential Continue Reading
Rise in Suicide and Mental Health Crisis Calls Reported in Vermilion
During the Health and Safety Committee meeting on December 8, Detective Sergeant Scott Holmes delivered the monthly police report on behalf of Chief Chris Hartung. Along with routine training updates, Holmes presented a troubling rise in mental health related calls throughout the year. According to Holmes, Vermilion officers have responded Continue Reading
City Files Lawsuit to Block Charter Amendment on TIF Rules
The City of Vermilion has filed a lawsuit in Erie County Common Pleas Court seeking to stop the implementation of a voter-approved charter amendment that changes how tax-increment financing, or TIF, can be used in future development projects. A TIF allows the city to use the extra property tax money 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. Morgan Frenk – Sophomore Morgan had a great all around game helping The Lady Sailors win against Edison. Morgan had 8pts, 8Rebs, 5Ast, amd 7Stls. Jillian Leimbach Continue Reading
Vermilion Township Trustees Address Winter Parking, Cemetery Tree Work, and Building Department Transition
The Vermilion Township Board of Trustees moved through a full agenda Wednesday night, approving a winter parking ban while delaying action on several contracts and a proposed fire levy replacement. The meeting opened at 6:30 p.m. with all trustees present. The Fire Department reported 47 EMS calls, 11 car crashes Continue Reading
Township Moves Ahead After City Issues 90-Day Notice on Building Department Transition
Vermilion Township is moving forward with plans to restore its own Building Department after the City of Vermilion invoked a 90-day notice period intended to delay the transition. Although the city’s requirement briefly slowed progress, developments that followed have shifted the situation in the township’s favor. The pause began when Continue Reading
Developers Pack the Agenda as Vermilion Planning Commission Weighs Key Decisions
The Vermilion Planning Commission worked through a crowded agenda on December 3, taking up a major rezoning request for the former Sailorway Middle School property and three additional development proposals across the city. The meeting opened with a presentation from Yves & Vine Development LLC, which hopes to redevelop the Continue Reading
Concerns Raised Over Site Conditions at Old Hull Property
City of Vermilion officials reported Monday that an empty underground tank has been discovered on Old Hull Street, prompting the city to notify the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. The Old Hull property has been part of ongoing discussions as a possible site for future public parking, with city officials weighing Continue Reading