Veteran officer returns to Vermilion Police Department
VERMILION — In a social media announcement shared today, the Vermilion Police Department said a veteran officer is returning to its ranks. Greg Stark has returned as a part-time officer, according to the department. Stark previously served as a part-time officer with the Vermilion Police Department from 1994 to 2018. Continue Reading
Dinner Fundraiser Planned to Support Family of Lucille Hopkins
SHEFFIELD VILLAGE — A fundraiser dinner is being organized to support the family of Lucille Hopkins, one of two young women connected to Vermilion and EHOVE schools who died in Friday’s crash in Lorain. The event will take place this upcoming Wednesday, March 11, from 12 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Continue Reading
Local Restaurant Organizes Fundraiser for Family of Vermilion Student Killed in Lorain Crash
VERMILION — After a Friday morning crash in Lorain claimed the lives of two young women connected to the Vermilion and EHOVE school communities, a local restaurant is asking the public to help one of the families affected. Salvatore’s, a local Italian restaurant where Paige Williams worked, has organized a Continue Reading
Erie County Commissioner discusses regional water, sewer cooperation during Vermilion Township meeting
VERMILION Twp — Erie County Commissioner Matt Old said regional discussions involving Vermilion’s wastewater system are underway as local leaders explore whether combining water and sewer infrastructure across multiple communities could help control rising costs. Old made the comments during public participation at the March 4 Vermilion Township trustees meeting Continue Reading
Vermilion council keeps sewer rate the same, adopts uniform citywide charge
Vermilion City Council debated sewer rates during its Feb. 23 meeting at the Vermilion Municipal Court Complex, raising questions about fairness between neighborhoods and whether the city had enough financial information to make long-term decisions. The discussion centered on Ordinance 2026-5, which addresses the city’s wastewater (sewer) rates. Council did Continue Reading
Rotary Centennial Park Revitalization Moves Forward Ahead of 100th Anniversary
Plans to revitalize Rotary Centennial Park along the Vermilion River are continuing to move through the city’s review process as the Vermilion Rotary Club prepares for its 100th anniversary in 2028. The project, estimated between $750,000 and $1 million, would transform the riverfront space beneath the city’s water tower into Continue Reading
Trustees approve one-year moratorium on data centers in Vermilion Township
The Vermilion Township Board of Trustees unanimously approved a one-year moratorium on new data center development during its March 4 meeting, pausing certain permits while township officials review current zoning rules. Trustees said the temporary pause will give the township time to study how large data processing facilities could affect 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. This week, we recognize two outstanding Vermilion Sailors athletes for their incredible performances. From the desk of Vermilion Sailors Athletic Director Andy Stillman. .Emily Stiner – Senior Continue Reading
Vermilion Police Department BlotterFebruary 23 – March 1, 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 February 23 through March 1, 2026. Incidents are listed by date and reflect calls for service and officer activity reported by the department. February Continue Reading
The Chairman’s Gavel
By Kenneth M. Baughman, Chairman, Vermilion Township, Erie County Ohio As I begin the third year of my first term as a trustee for Vermilion Township, I find myself once again serving as chairman of our board. Midway through my second year, I stepped into that role after one trustee Continue Reading