Road Projects, Recycling Plans, and Resident Questions Shape Township Meeting
The Vermilion Township Board of Trustees met for the second time this month on September 17 at 6:30 p.m., holding one of their shortest meetings of the year. The session lasted less than 20 minutes but included several updates on township business. Key Updates Public CommentResident John W asked about Continue Reading
Erie County Commissioners Extend Property Tax Suspension for 2025
Erie County Commissioners have voted to continue suspending the county’s portion of inside millage. Which is 2.3 mills for tax year 2025. The suspension, first approved for 2024, was meant to ease the burden on homeowners after many saw substantial, unexpected property tax increases. By suspending its share, the county Continue Reading
Vermilion Port Authority Reviews Dockwa Proposal, Financials, and Facility Upgrades
The Vermilion Port Authority met September 11 at the Vermilion Municipal Court Complex, with Chairman Larry Chairman Larry Drouhard presided over the Sept. 11 Vermilion Port Authority meeting, with members David Miklos and Heidi Riddle present and Peter Corogin and Jonathan Hauck absent. Mayor Jim Forthofer and Port Operations Manager Continue Reading
Firelands Schools Improve on State Report Card
The Firelands Local School District showed progress in the 2024–2025 Ohio School Report Card, moving from an overall 3.5-star rating last year to 4 stars this year. The improvement comes even as the district continues to operate with tight resources. Firelands earned high marks for its 98.7 percent four-year graduation 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. Junior Payton Buchs Junior Payton Buchs has really picked up her game lately helping the Lady Sailors to a win over Firelands and keeping the Stillman Cup! Continue Reading
Vermilion school board approves interim leadership, finances, and bus bids
The Vermilion Board of Education met Sept. 8 and voted 4–0, with one member absent (Krystal Russell), to accept the superintendent’s retirement effective Oct. 10, 2025, then returned from executive session to name Wesley “Wes” Weaver interim superintendent effective Oct. 11, 2025. Labor: The board approved a memorandum of understanding Continue Reading
The Aura Collection Brings New Beauty & Wellness Options to Vermilion
Downtown Vermilion is welcoming a new addition to Liberty Avenue with the opening of The Aura Collection, a luxury salon and spa offering a wide range of beauty and wellness services. Sisters Isabel and Gabi Tibbels are leading the effort, combining their talents and experience to bring something new to Continue Reading
Vermilion Police Blotter: September 1–14, 2025
From the desk of Vermilion Police Chief Chris Hartung, here is the summary of calls handled by the department between September 1 and September 14, 2025: September 1 September 2 September 3 September 4 September 5–7 September 8–9 September 10–14 Residents are reminded to contact Vermilion Police Dispatch at 440-967-6116 Continue Reading
Vermilion Schools See Drop in Report Card Rating, Bond Levy on November Ballot
Vermilion Local Schools received an overall rating of 3.5 stars on the newly released 2025 Ohio School Report Card, a decline from the 4-star rating the district earned last year. The district continues to excel in graduation rates with a 97 percent four-year rate, earning 5 stars in that category. Continue Reading
Vermilion Fire Department Incidents: September 6 – September 12
From the desk of Vermilion Fire Chief Bill Brown, here is a summary of fire department activity for the week of September 6 through September 12: For non-emergency needs, residents are asked to call Vermilion Police Dispatch at 440-967-6116. In the event of an emergency, always dial 911.