Coal Ash Spill in Vermilion River Deemed Low Risk by Officials
A coal ash spill occurred this morning on the Vermilion River near the Liberty Avenue bridge trestle. According to Captain Graham of the Vermilion Police Department, a train dumped material into the river, spreading quickly downstream toward the lake. He initially described it as coal dust based on its appearance Continue Reading
Coal Dust Spill in Vermilion River Prompts Health, Safety Concerns
Update 2: After speaking with Vermilion Fire Chief Bill Brown he’s saying the ash is non-toxic. I reiterated are you sure. He repeated non-toxic. He also stated he’s waiting to hear from the EPA. Bill has stated the coal ash released into the water is stable and unlikely to pose Continue Reading
Vermilion, Clearview Renew Rivalry After Nearly 40 Years Apart
Vermilion and Clearview will renew their athletic rivalry starting in the 2026 and 2027 football seasons. The two schools, which shared a conference decades ago, will once again face off on the field. According to Vermilion Athletic Director Andrew Stillman, the matchup became necessary after Willard, Vermilion’s previous week-three opponent, Continue Reading
Fireworks Safety: A Guide to Responsible Celebration
From the desk of Vermilion Fire Department Chief Bill Brown Fireworks are a beloved tradition in many cultures around the world, especially during holidays such as the Fourth of July in the United States, New Year’s Eve, and various festivals. They light up the sky with dazzling colors and create Continue Reading
Lorain Pair Sentenced for Selling Drugs in Fatal Overdose Case
In May 2022, 22-year-old Justin Cramer died in Vermilion from a fentanyl overdose shortly after purchasing the drugs from Tyler Fox and Abigail Link, both 25 and residents of West 20th Street in Lorain. Investigators used phone records, surveillance video, and witness interviews to link Fox and Link to the Continue Reading
Vermilion Schools Eye Another Bond Levy Vote?
The Vermilion Local School District has scheduled a special board meeting for Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at 6:00 PM at Vermilion High School Commons. According to the official notice, the purpose of the meeting is to consider and potentially vote on a resolution that would begin the legal process of placing a $47 Continue Reading
Police Respond to Reported Weapons Threat on Mornington Road
Police responded to a reported weapons offense on Mornington Road at approximately 7:06 a.m. this morning after a construction manager reported a male at a nearby residence allegedly threatened to run over and shoot the work crew. The incident occurred at a residence described as the second house north of Continue Reading
Ohio Budget Bill Includes Proposal to Restrict SNAP Purchases of Soda
Ohio’s newly passed $60 billion state budget includes a provision that would prohibit the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to purchase certain sugar-sweetened beverages, including soda. The proposal, initially introduced by the Ohio House, was removed by the Senate but later restored during the final conference committee Continue Reading
Vermilion Police Department Blotter: June 16–22, 2025
The following incidents were reported by the Vermilion Police Department for the week of June 16 through June 22, 2025: From the Desk of Vermilion Police Chief Chris Hartung June 16, 20250421 – 1000 block of Douglas Street: Subject turned in a found iPod on the sidewalk.1516 – Main Street Continue Reading
Vermilion Fire Department Blotter
From the Desk of Fire Chief Bill Brown Fire Incident Report Fire Incident Report: June 14 – June 20 Date Time Nature of Call Location Narrative June 14 09:15 Tree down in roadway Gore Orphanage Removed a fallen tree; three trucks, ten personnel. June 14 16:00 Tree down in roadway Continue Reading