Trustees Question Developers, Delay Fire Station Repairs
VERMILION TOWNSHIP — Vermilion Township Trustees Kenn Baughman, Don Rowe Sr., and Kurt Johnson met Wednesday, May 21 for a public hearing on the proposed Kneisel Planned Unit Development (PUD), followed by their second regular monthly business meeting. Township Administrator Joe Baxter, Fiscal Officer Stephanie Johnson, and Fire Chief Frank Continue Reading
Charges Filed Against Vermilion Man in Child Pornography Case
LORAIN — A Vermilion man is facing 14 felony charges following an investigation into the alleged possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material, according to court records filed in Lorain County. Matthew G. Rich, 40, of Altamont Road, was indicted by a grand jury on May 15 on a total Continue Reading
Vermilion Bans Beach Fires as Council Approves Big Spending
VERMILION, OHIO — May 19, 2025Vermilion City Council met Monday evening at the Municipal Court Complex to vote on a series of ordinances and hear from residents on matters ranging from recreational sponsorship to street parking and municipal spending. Council members in attendance were Ward 1’s Patricia West, Ward 2’s Continue Reading
Vermilion Sailor Athletics Athletes of the Week!
This week, we recognize three outstanding Vermilion Sailors athletes for their incredible performances. From the desk of Vermilion Sailors Athletic Director Andy Stillman. Seniors Zane Lassen and Noah Gimben. Seniors Zane Lassen and Noah Gimben. The 2nd doubles duo finished the last week of the season 3-0 in dual matches. Continue Reading
Vermilion Police Blotter (May 14–18, 2025)
The following incidents were reported by the Vermilion Police Department between May 14 and May 18, 2025. This blotter includes selected calls for service that reflect notable public safety responses and community concerns. Routine patrols, business checks, and school details have been excluded for clarity. May 14, 202510:14 PM – Continue Reading
Girl Scouts Leave a Surprise at Main Street Beach
A simple idea from a group of local Girl Scouts is already making waves at Main Street Beach. Earlier this year, Girl Scouts from Service Unit 509 proposed building a shared “Beach Box” filled with sand toys that families could use — and return — during their visit. The project, Continue Reading
A View for Generations: Main Street Beach Dedicated
VERMILION, OHIO — May 18, 2025Residents and visitors gathered on Sunday afternoon to celebrate the official dedication of Vermilion’s newly revitalized Main Street Beach and Park, a project more than a decade in the making. Framed by sunshine and a Lake Erie breeze, the event featured heartfelt speeches, patriotic music, Continue Reading
Giant Eagle Swaps Reusables for New Plastic Bags
Giant Eagle has announced a change in its grocery bag policy, reintroducing plastic bags made from 75% recycled materials across its stores. This decision follows observations that the previously introduced fabric reusable bags were not widely adopted by customers and were often discarded after a single use. The new plastic Continue Reading
Yves Development to Transform Former Vermilion School Site into Community-Focused Housing
Garrett Daniel Allen, principal of Yves Development, LLC, and an attorney at Cleveland-based Walter Haverfield, is leading a plan to convert the long-vacant site of the former Vermilion Intermediate School into a thoughtfully designed residential community. The property, which has sat empty and deteriorating for years, presents both a challenge Continue Reading
Kayaker Finds Human Remains Near Route 2 in Huron Township
HURON TOWNSHIP — The Erie County Sheriff’s Office has launched an investigation after badly decomposed human remains were discovered by a recreational kayaker this morning in a marsh along the Huron River. The discovery was made at approximately 10 a.m. on May 16 in a marshy area on the west Continue Reading