$3.17M Engineering Vote Moves Potential Wastewater Treatment Plant in Vermilion Forward
ELYRIA — Lorain County commissioners on Friday approved a $3.17 million engineering amendment tied to the Quarry Road Sanitary Trunk Sewer Extension, also referred to as the Northwest Lorain County Sanitary Sewer. The board approved Amendment No. 1 to the consulting services agreement with K.E. McCartney & Associates in an Continue Reading
Vermilion Bowling Bonanza offers free afternoon for kids at Lake Erie Lanes
The Kiwanis Club of Vermilion will host the “Vermilion Bowling Bonanza” on Sunday, Feb. 15, from noon to 2 p.m. at Lake Erie Lanes, 4523 Liberty Ave. The event is free for kids 17 and under. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. According to Jacqui Adkins, vice Continue Reading
Vermilion Police and Mayor Russ Owens Honor Officers and Families at 2025 Banquet
The Vermilion Police Department held its annual Awards Banquet for 2025 on Feb. 6, 2026, recognizing officers and dispatchers for outstanding performance over the past year. Mayor Russ Owens attended and issued two proclamations during the event. The first recognized Cpl. Brian Beckwith and Ofc. Marissa Demuth for saving a Continue Reading
Planning Commission Advances Gym and Business Park Plans
VERMILION — Vermilion’s Municipal Planning Commission moved two Liberty Avenue projects forward Wednesday, Feb. 4, approving preliminary site plans for a new gym and a proposed business park on 4-0 votes. The first proposal came from John Decker and Matt Perkins for Apex Strength Club, a planned 24/7 gym with Continue Reading
After Months With an Interim Leader, Vermilion Schools Make a Superintendent Decision
According to a press release from the Vermilion Local School District Board of Education, the board unanimously approved Wes Weaver as the district’s next superintendent during its regular meeting Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. Weaver has served as interim superintendent since October 2025. He will remain in the interim role until 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. Kelsey Jordan – Senior Kelsey, in her last match of her senior year, bowled her highest game of her career with a 201 game along with a Continue Reading
Vermilion Police Department Blotter (Feb. 2–8, 2026)
The following information is a summary of calls for service and police activity handled by the Vermilion Police Department between Feb. 2 and Feb. 8, 2026, and is provided from the desk of Vermilion Police Chief Hartung. Feb. 2, 2026 Feb. 3, 2026 Feb. 4, 2026 Feb. 5, 2026 Feb. Continue Reading
Mayor Meets With Governor DeWine Over Vermilion’s EPA, Infrastructure Challenges
Mayor and Safety Director Russ Owens said he recently met privately with Mike DeWine and U.S. Rep. Bob Latta to discuss Vermilion’s ongoing challenges meeting federal and state environmental requirements, particularly as they relate to wastewater and long-term infrastructure costs. Owens shared the update during Monday’s Vermilion City Council meeting, Continue Reading
Stanley Road Improvement Project Draws 13 Bids, Headed to County Engineer
VERMILION Twp — Vermilion Township trustees opened sealed bids Tuesday for the Stanley Road Project, receiving 13 proposals that will now be forwarded to the Erie County Engineer’s Office for review and recommendation. The bids, read aloud by Township Administrator Kurt Johnson during the Feb. 3 regular meeting, showed a Continue Reading
Trustees Pledge Help as Residents Describe Mail and ZIP Code Confusion Near Wakeman Line
VERMILION Twp — Township trustees heard concerns Tuesday from residents along State Route 60 and Southwe st Sperry Road who say a long-running ZIP code mix-up has disrupted mail delivery and created confusion about where they “belong” in the system, even though they live and pay taxes in Vermilion Township. Continue Reading