Vermilion City Council Holds Public Hearings on Rezoning, Tables IT Contract
Vermilion City Council met September 22, 2025, at the Vermilion Municipal Court Complex. The evening began with two public hearings on rezoning proposals that drew extensive resident input before council moved into its regular legislative session. Public Hearing: Rezoning Behind The Nest Restaurant The first hearing concerned Ordinance 2025-50, which Continue Reading
Police Blotter: September 15–21, 2025
From the desk of Vermilion Police Chief Chris Hartung, the following incidents were reported by the Vermilion Police Department for the week of September 15 through September 21, 2025. September 15• 9:39 a.m. — Liberty Ave: Driver stopped for a moving violation was found to be under suspension and placed Continue Reading
Vermilion Man Arrested After Truck Crashes Into Morton Road Home
Vermilion police arrested a 56-year-old man late Sunday night after his pickup truck struck a house on Morton Road, causing heavy damage to the southeast corner of the residence. The crash happened around 11:10 p.m. on September 21 at 340 Morton Road. According to police reports, the driver, identified as Continue Reading
Charges Dismissed: VHS Teacher Kristina Edmison is Back in the Classroom
Kristina Edmison has been cleared of all charges after the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas dismissed her case late last month, allowing her to return to the classroom where she has long been a respected educator. Edmison, 47, of Sheffield Lake, was indicted earlier this year in a wide-ranging Continue Reading
Vermilion Parks Board Approves $45,000 for Showse Park, Welcomes Lighthouse to Statewide Trail
VERMILION– The Vermilion Parks & Recreation Board met on September 16, 2025, to review upcoming events, park improvements, and community projects. Chair Tina Swinehart presided, with members Liz Elden, Connie Laughlin, Phil Dombrowski, and Karen Viterna present. Mayor Jim Forthofer, Recreation Director Chad Kuhns, and Parks Operations Manager Marc Weisenberger Continue Reading
Vermilion Set for Third Dollar General as Planning Board Says Yes
Meeting on September 3, 2025, the Vermilion Planning Commission unanimously approved a city sewer connection for the Compass Rose condominiums, advanced Phase II of the Ridgeview subdivision, and issued a zoning certificate for a new retail store planned across from German’s Villa on Liberty Avenue. Vice Chair Jim Chapple presided; Continue Reading
Phishing Scam Targets Vermilion Township Officials
Vermilion Township trustees are warning residents after a recent phishing scam attempted to trick local officials into purchasing gift cards. According to Trustee Chair Kenn Baughman, the scam involved emails or messages sent in his name, asking trustees to buy gift cards. The Erie County Sheriff’s Office was notified. Officials Continue Reading
Vermilion City Council Committee Meetings Video, Agenda and Minutes
You can now watch the full Vermilion City Council committee meetings, along with the agenda and official minutes, all in one place. We’ve included the video link for you to follow the discussion directly, plus easy access to the documents if you want to read through the details yourself. Watch Continue Reading
Indictment Filed Against Jacob Bray in July 23 Vermilion Shootings
Jacob N. Bray, 18, of Sheffield Lake, has been indicted by a Lorain County grand jury in connection with the July 23 series of shootings in Vermilion. Court records show Bray faces multiple charges, including felonious assault, improperly discharging a firearm into a habitation or school safety zone, several counts Continue Reading
A Special Homecoming at Vermilion’s 8th Grade Football Game
Vermilion’s 8th grade football game became the backdrop for a moment the crowd will not soon forget. During the pregame coin toss, the Sailors’ team captains lined up at midfield, but this time one player was met with the surprise of his life. Staff Sergeant Jorge Adams, currently stationed in Continue Reading