A traffic stop in Vermilion on Thursday led to the arrest of a 42-year-old Amherst man who was allegedly transporting large quantities of narcotics and a loaded handgun. At approximately 5:52 p.m. on May 1, Vermilion Police Officer Nicholas Kowal initiated a stop on a white Chevy van after it Continue Reading

Photo courtesy of Jim Forthofer On May 1, 2025, Vermilion Mayor Jim Forthofer swore in John Gabriel as the interim Council President for the City of Vermilion. Gabriel will serve the remainder of Steve Herron’s unexpired term, which runs through December 31, 2025. Herron submitted his resignation effective April 30, Continue Reading

Vermilion Police Department Blotter: April 26-30, 2025 Editor’s Note: The purpose of publishing police blotters is simple: to keep the public informed. These reports show the kinds of calls Vermilion officers respond to—ranging from routine patrols to serious incidents. Transparency helps residents stay aware of what’s happening in their neighborhoods Continue Reading

A nationwide bread recall has reached Ohio—and possibly Vermilion—after reports that loaves sold at Giant Eagle and other retailers may contain glass fragments. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a recall of several frozen bread products distributed by Upper Crust Bakery LP due to the potential contamination. The Continue Reading

The Vermilion Fire Department responded rapidly to a reported structure fire Saturday afternoon at 1233 State Street in the City of Vermilion. According to Fire Chief Bill Brown, the first engine arrived on scene within three minutes of the initial dispatch. Upon arrival, firefighters observed heavy smoke coming from both Continue Reading