Vermilion Schools Lift Lockdown After Early-Morning Police Search Near SR 2 and SR 60
All Vermilion school buildings were placed on a Level 1 lockdown early Tuesday morning as law enforcement searched for a suspect who fled a traffic stop near State Route 2 and State Route 60 in Vermilion Township. The lockdown was lifted shortly before 9 a.m. after police determined the suspect Continue Reading
Vermilion Township Trustee Q&A: Fire Levy and Growth Management
As part of our continuing coverage of the upcoming November 4, 2025 General Election, Vermilion Daily invited all nine candidates for Vermilion Township Trustee to share their views on two key issues facing the township: the proposed Fire Levy and the challenges of managing new development. Eight of the nine Continue Reading
High-Speed Crash Damages Home on Liberty Avenue; Driver Flown by Medical Helicopter to Hospital
A driver was airlifted to a Cleveland hospital early Monday morning after crashing into a home on Liberty Avenue in Vermilion. According to Sgt. Holmes of the Vermilion Police Department, the incident occurred around 3:45 a.m. when a vehicle traveling westbound on Liberty struck multiple objects before crashing into a Continue Reading
Vermilion Township Fire Department to Host Open House October 27
The Vermilion Township Fire Department will host a community open house on Monday, October 27, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the fire station located at 1907 State Road in Vermilion, Ohio. Residents are invited to stop by to learn important information about the upcoming fire levy that will appear Continue Reading
Vermilion Township Fire Department Rescues Driver After Truck Flips Into Water-Filled Ditch
A quick response from the Vermilion Township Fire Department saved a man’s life Thursday after his truck overturned into a deep ditch filled with water behind the old Maurer property off Kneisel Road. Fire Chief Frank Triana said the driver was part of a railroad contract crew working north of Continue Reading
Vermilion School Board Reviews Academic Goals, Facility Needs, and Long-Term Financial Forecast
The Vermilion Local School District Board of Education held a Special Meeting on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, in the Vermilion High School Commons. The session centered on two key areas: improving classroom instruction and reviewing the district’s financial outlook. Superintendent Wes Weaver, Treasurer Justin Klingshirn, and building administrators led presentations Continue Reading
Lorain Man Indicted on Capital Murder Charges in July Shooting in Vermilion
LORAIN COUNTY — A Lorain man accused in the July 10 fatal shooting of 34-year-old Ashlee Summer McPeak in Vermilion has been formally indicted on multiple counts of aggravated murder and related felonies that could make him eligible for the death penalty if convicted. The Case According to the Lorain Continue Reading
Vermilion School Board Candidates Share Views Ahead of Election
With no public forum scheduled this fall, voters in the Vermilion Local School District deserve a clear look at where their school board candidates stand. Three residents: Sarah Scarvelli, Sara Stepp, and Jill Treece, are seeking seats on the Vermilion Board of Education. Each was invited to respond to the Continue Reading
Sailor Spirit Meets Halloween Fun: Vermilion Plans Trick-or-Treat Night and Stadium Celebration
This year, Halloween in Vermilion is shaping up to be a special night for both families and football fans. The city has confirmed that Trick-or-Treat will be held Friday, October 31, 2025, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. — and that same night could also mark the opening round of the Continue Reading
Moped Rider Dies Following Collision on Liberty Avenue
Vermilion – A 20-year-old Vermilion man has died following a crash Tuesday evening on Liberty Avenue near Subway. Authorities say a westbound car turning into a driveway collided with an eastbound moped, fatally injuring the rider. According to the Vermilion Police Department, officers arrived shortly after 6:20 p.m. and found Continue Reading