Trustee Steps Down as Chair, Requests Public Hearing
VERMILION TWP. — Vermilion Township Trustee Kenn Baughman stepped down as chair of the board for 30 days during a special meeting Friday, requesting a public hearing to address allegations related to his conduct. Baughman said the move was intended to allow the matter to be reviewed without him presiding Continue Reading
Floating Rentals Prompt Broader Review of Vermilion Short-Term Rental Rules
VERMILION — A discussion on short-term rental regulations took an unexpected turn Monday night, as Vermilion City Council raised new questions about how emerging rental options, including floating houseboats, fit into the city’s existing rules. The conversation came during a broader review of the city’s short-term rental policies, which govern Continue Reading
Vermilion Police Blotter: April 13-19, 2026
From the desk of Vermilion Police Chief Scott Holmes. Monday, April 1312:59 a.m. — 1200 block of Jackson: Noise complaint resulting in two arrests for underage consumption.12:49 p.m. — 700 block of Exchange: Property damage complaint involving a fence that was struck by an unknown vehicle.3:38 p.m. — 300 block Continue Reading
Ritter Public Library opens new Makerspace with ribbon cutting
VERMILION — Ritter Public Library recently invited the community to tour its new Makerspace, an upgraded area designed to give local creators, entrepreneurs and small business owners access to equipment they may not normally have available. The space builds on the popularity of the library’s large-format printer, which was acquired Continue Reading
Driver Charged With OVI, Fentanyl Possession After Crash on State Street
VERMILION — A Vermilion man is facing charges following a one-vehicle crash Sunday morning that left a utility pole destroyed along State Street, according to a report from the Vermilion Police Department. Police were dispatched at approximately 11:27 a.m. on April 19 to the area of 928 State St. for Continue Reading
Riverfront Lease Debate Unresolved at Vermilion Port Authority Meeting
VERMILION — A dispute over riverfront lease costs and maintenance responsibilities along Riverside Drive took center stage at the Vermilion Port Authority’s April 9 meeting, as residents challenged rising fees and questioned whether the current arrangement is fair. Several residents told board members they are paying more each year to Continue Reading
Township Moves to Rebuild Building Department, Names Interim Zoning Inspector
VERMILION TWP. — Vermilion Township trustees moved Friday evening to rebuild the township’s building and zoning operations, approving a new part-time building official and taking interim steps to address zoning and administrative gaps. At a special meeting held April 17 at 5 p.m., trustees unanimously approved the hiring of Dave Continue Reading
Leadership Position Change Approved in Vermilion Schools
VERMILION — The Vermilion Local School District Board of Education approved the creation of a new administrative position Monday, replacing the district’s Director of Pupil Services role with a more focused Director of Special Education position. The change follows the resignation of Karen Blackburn, the district’s current director of pupil Continue Reading
Showse Park Veterans Memorial Plaza Breaks Ground in Vermilion
VERMILION — Ground was officially broken yesterday on the Veterans Memorial Plaza at Showse Park, marking a meaningful milestone for the park and another visible step forward in Vermilion’s East Corridor development. The project will create a permanent space for reflection, remembrance and community gatherings centered around those who have Continue Reading
Vermilion Schools Approve $1.2M Roof Contract, Work Set for Summer
VERMILION – After failed bond issues and years of planning, Vermilion Local Schools have approved a contract with Engineered Systems to replace the roof at Vermilion High School, with district officials saying the final price came in far below earlier estimates. The Board of Education unanimously approved the contract Monday Continue Reading