No Kings protest planned for Vermilion March 28
VERMILION — A “No Kings” protest is planned for Saturday, March 28, at Exchange Park in Vermilion, as part of a broader national day of demonstrations. The event, hosted by Firelands Indivisible, is scheduled for noon to 2 p.m. and is one of several coordinated protests planned across Erie and Continue Reading
That bright light at Main Street Beach? Vermilion may finally address it
VERMILION — A proposal aimed at reducing harsh lighting in Vermilion’s lakefront parks, including ongoing concerns about brightness at Main Street Beach, is moving forward after a presentation during the March 17 meeting of the Vermilion Parks and Recreation Board. Board members voted to advance the “Night Lights Pilot Project” Continue Reading
Forget Snacks: This School’s Vending Machine Gives Out Books
VERMILION — Students at Sailorway Middle School are being rewarded for positive behavior and academic effort in a new way: through books. A book vending machine is now in place at the school after being donated through community support, giving students the opportunity to earn tokens and exchange them for Continue Reading
Vermilion drivers will need to plan ahead for upcoming Route 2 ramp closures
VERMILION TWP. — Construction on State Route 2 in Vermilion Township is already underway, but drivers will not see ramp closures right away. Township officials shared during the March 18 meeting that the overall repaving project will continue from March through October 2026. The project involves milling and repaving several Continue Reading
Vermilion Township mobile home park sells for nearly $18 million
VERMILION TWP. — A large manufactured home community in Vermilion Township has sold for nearly $18 million, according to Erie County property records. Harbourtown changes hands Harbourtown Mobile Home Park, located at 6320 Poorman Road, sold March 5 for $17,918,874. County records show the property transferred from Harbourtown JV LLC Continue Reading
Vehicle strikes utility pole in Vermilion; 19-year-old driver charged
Crash reported near Speedway VERMILION — A 19-year-old driver and a 19-year-old passenger were charged after a single-vehicle crash early Sunday morning near U.S. 6 / Liberty Avenue in Vermilion. According to a Vermilion Police Department report, officers were dispatched around 12:20 a.m. March 15 to the area near the Continue Reading
Grace United Methodist Church to Host Vermilion’s First PRIDE Community Celebration
VERMILION Twp— Grace United Methodist Church will host Vermilion’s first community PRIDE celebration this summer, inviting residents to gather for a day of music, food and community activities. Community Event Planned for June The event, titled PRIDE 2026: “Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors,” will take place Saturday, June 6 Continue Reading
City engineer outlines road and infrastructure projects planned across Vermilion
VERMILION — Several road and infrastructure projects are expected across Vermilion in the coming months, according to an update provided by the city engineer during Monday night’s Streets, Buildings and Grounds Committee meeting. During the March 9 council meeting, the engineer outlined multiple projects involving road reconstruction, drainage improvements, water Continue Reading
“Two bright lights”: Vermilion mayor reflects on loss of local teens
VERMILION — Mayor Russ Owens delivered emotional remarks Monday night during the Vermilion City Council meeting, addressing the community following the deaths of two local teenagers in a tragic car crash Friday in Lorain. Owens spoke at the close of the Health and Safety Committee meeting March 9, reflecting on Continue Reading
Vermilion Police Department Blotter: March 2 – March 8, 2026
The following report comes from the desk of Vermilion Police Chief Chris Hartung and summarizes police activity in the City of Vermilion for the week of March 2 through March 8, 2026. Incidents are listed by date and reflect calls for service and officer activity reported by the department. March Continue Reading