Plaque grants aid historic preservation
Three awards save owners more than $850 VERMILION — Main Street Vermilion has awarded three grants through its Historic Register Plaque Grant Program, saving participating property owners more than $850. The organization launched the program in 2025 to help owners recognize and preserve historically significant homes and buildings. Approved grants Continue Reading
Driver booked after Route 60 crash
Deputy reports firearm, open beer VERMILION TWP — A Vermilion Township man was booked into the Erie County jail Thursday after a single-vehicle crash in which a deputy reported finding him apparently passed out behind the wheel with a handgun on the passenger seat. David Howells, 64, was booked on Continue Reading
Lorain County Transit eyes Vermilion expansion
Grant sought as separate senior pilot develops VERMILION — Another transportation option could be on the horizon for Vermilion residents, this time through Lorain County Transit. Lorain County officials said during an Aug. 11 county commissioners meeting that the transit system has applied for an Ohio Department of Transportation grant Continue Reading
Land-use panel reaffirms previous map vote
Procedural confusion led to public clarification BROWNHELM TWP. — The Brownhelm Township Land Use Steering Committee reaffirmed its previous map vote Aug. 11 after questions arose over whether the earlier action was an official decision or merely a straw vote. The issue surfaced during the Aug. 10 township trustees meeting, Continue Reading
Sailor Standouts: Vermilion’s Athletes of the Week
Golfers begin fall season strong VERMILION — Vermilion Sailors Athletics is recognizing two strong performances this week with its first Sailor Standouts selections of the fall season. Junior Colleen Traut recorded an 18-hole personal-best score of 104 at the Edison Open. She overcame adversity during the round and could have Continue Reading
Liberty Avenue checkpoint screens 934 vehicles
One driver cited for open-container violation VERMILION — Police screened 934 vehicles during a two-hour sobriety checkpoint Friday on Liberty Avenue, citing one driver for an open-container violation. The checkpoint was conducted by Vermilion police and the Ohio State Highway Patrol between Vermilion Road and Nantucket Place. Eight motorists were Continue Reading
New police station opens to public
Flag ceremony marks community milestone VERMILION — Police welcomed residents into the city’s new headquarters Thursday afternoon as local veterans raised the American flag and community leaders celebrated the facility’s formal opening. The open house began Thursday at 3 p.m. Aug. 6 at 1101 Douglas St. It included a flag-raising Continue Reading
EDITORIAL COMMENTARY: Accountability begins by showing up
Citizens must defend rights and resources Freedom isn’t free. I heard that from my elders when I was a young man and thought it sounded a little dramatic. Thirty years later, I no longer do. I understand why those elders insisted that freedom must be defended. Many were World War Continue Reading
Editorial Commentary: When ‘no’ no longer means no
At some point, no has to mean no. I left Friday’s special Vermilion City Council meeting deeply disappointed. It was not simply because of a disagreement over Lorain County’s proposed Urban County program. It was because I watched a public process that seemed less concerned with hearing opposition than overcoming Continue Reading
Trustees fill zoning board vacancies
Phone, fire and road updates follow VERMILION TWP — Trustees filled three township zoning positions Wednesday while leaving several alternate seats open during a meeting that also included updates on emergency calls, road work and a new telephone system. The board first accepted the resignations of Nancy Sauer and Nicole Continue Reading