Vermilion Township addresses road repairs, telecom damage, and a possible return of the Building Department
VERMILION TWP. — Vermilion Township trustees reviewed infrastructure projects, departmental updates, and the future of local building oversight during their regular business meeting held November 5 at Township Hall. The meeting was called to order by Chair Kenn Baughman, with Trustee Don Rowe Sr. and Fiscal Officer Stephanie Johnson present. Continue Reading
Vermilion Schools bond issue defeated
VERMILION — Voters in Erie and Lorain counties rejected the Vermilion Local School District’s proposed $47 million bond issue during Tuesday’s general election, according to unofficial results. The proposal sought to fund major repairs and replacements for the district’s aging buildings, including roof reconstruction, HVAC upgrades, water and electrical improvements, Continue Reading
Vermilion Charter Amendment Approved by Voters
VERMILION — Voters in both Erie and Lorain counties approved a charter amendment on Tuesday requiring voter approval before City Council can authorize new tax increment financing (TIF) agreements. The measure appeared as Issue 6 in Erie County and Issue 26 in Lorain County, representing the same proposal on both Continue Reading
Stepp, Treece elected to Vermilion Board of Education
VERMILION — Voters selected Sara Stepp and Jill Treece to serve on the Vermilion Local School District Board of Education in Tuesday’s general election. According to unofficial results from the Erie and Lorain County Boards of Elections, Stepp led with a combined total of 2,492 votes, or about 42 percent. Continue Reading
Lieux wins Vermilion Municipal Court judgeship
VERMILION — Voters chose attorney Kenneth Lieux to serve as the next judge of the Vermilion Municipal Court, defeating attorney David Berta in Tuesday’s general election. According to unofficial results from the Erie and Lorain County Boards of Elections, Lieux received a combined total of 3,181 votes, or about 68 Continue Reading
Rowe Secures Vermilion Township Trustee Seat; Second Spot Still Undecided
This article has been updated to reflect an automatic recount due to closeness of the vote totals. VERMILION TWP. — One person can confidently claim victory in a crowded Vermilion Township race. But the other, as it stands today, can’t. Here’s what’s been confirmed, according to unofficial results from the Continue Reading
Vermilion Township fire levy fails
VERMILION TOWNSHIP — Voters rejected a proposed 3.35-mill replacement and increase levy to support Vermilion Township’s fire and emergency medical services. According to unofficial results from the Erie County Board of Elections, 898 voters (57%) opposed the levy, while 665 voters (43%) supported it. A total of 1,563 ballots were Continue Reading
Vermilion Police Department Blotter: October 20–November 2, 2025
From the desk of Vermilion Police Chief Chris Hartung • October 20:0345 – Liberty Ave: A driver crashed and was flown to Cleveland Metro by Life Flight. Charges are pending for OVI.1400 – Overlook: Driver stopped for a moving violation was arrested for OVI.1815 – 5300 block of Liberty Ave: Continue Reading
Dinner with The Liverpool Lads to Benefit Firelands Historical Society
Northern Ohio’s favorite Beatles tribute band, The Liverpool Lads, will return to the area for a special event on Saturday, November 15. The Firelands Historical Society is sponsoring “Dinner with The Liverpool Lads” at Mesenburg Plaza Place, located at 545 Cleveland Road West in Huron. The tribute band recreates the Continue Reading
2025 General Election Guide: Vermilion, Ohio
Voters across the City of Vermilion and Vermilion Township will head to the polls on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. This guide outlines every race and issue on local ballots, including city offices, township trustees, school board contests, and countywide measures. Polls are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. City Continue Reading