Yves Development to Revitalize Former Vermilion School Site
VERMILION, OH — A long-vacant school property in Vermilion is set for a major transformation under a new development proposal by Yves Development, LLC, led by principal Garrett D. Allen. The project aims to convert the former Vermilion Middle School site at 935 Decatur Street into a vibrant residential neighborhood Continue Reading
Historic Vermilion Photos Come to Life at Ritter Library
VERMILION — The Vermilion Historical Society and Ritter Public Library are teaming up to bring local history to life through a special video presentation featuring photographs from Vermilion’s past. The program, titled Historic Vermilion Photos, showcases images spanning the early 1900s through the 1960s, drawn from the museum’s extensive photo Continue Reading
Vermilion Kiwanis Club Heats Up Community Spirit with Chili Cook-Off and Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway
The Vermilion Kiwanis Club is stirring up community spirit with two back-to-back events this November: their 3rd Annual Chili Cook-Off fundraiser and a Free Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway in partnership with the Vermilion Fire Department. The Chili Cook-Off takes place Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Continue Reading
Lorain man pleads not guilty to Vermilion homicide charges
LORAIN — Bryan J. Hall, 36, of Lorain, has pleaded not guilty to a 20-count indictment that includes multiple charges of aggravated murder, kidnapping, and felonious assault in connection with the July shooting death of a Vermilion woman. According to Lorain County court records, Hall entered his plea during an Continue Reading
Vermilion Township addresses road repairs, telecom damage, and a possible return of the Building Department
VERMILION TWP. — Vermilion Township trustees reviewed infrastructure projects, departmental updates, and the future of local building oversight during their regular business meeting held November 5 at Township Hall. The meeting was called to order by Chair Kenn Baughman, with Trustee Don Rowe Sr. and Fiscal Officer Stephanie Johnson present. Continue Reading
Vermilion Schools bond issue defeated
VERMILION — Voters in Erie and Lorain counties rejected the Vermilion Local School District’s proposed $47 million bond issue during Tuesday’s general election, according to unofficial results. The proposal sought to fund major repairs and replacements for the district’s aging buildings, including roof reconstruction, HVAC upgrades, water and electrical improvements, Continue Reading
Vermilion Charter Amendment Approved by Voters
VERMILION — Voters in both Erie and Lorain counties approved a charter amendment on Tuesday requiring voter approval before City Council can authorize new tax increment financing (TIF) agreements. The measure appeared as Issue 6 in Erie County and Issue 26 in Lorain County, representing the same proposal on both Continue Reading
Stepp, Treece elected to Vermilion Board of Education
VERMILION — Voters selected Sara Stepp and Jill Treece to serve on the Vermilion Local School District Board of Education in Tuesday’s general election. According to unofficial results from the Erie and Lorain County Boards of Elections, Stepp led with a combined total of 2,492 votes, or about 42 percent. Continue Reading
Lieux wins Vermilion Municipal Court judgeship
VERMILION — Voters chose attorney Kenneth Lieux to serve as the next judge of the Vermilion Municipal Court, defeating attorney David Berta in Tuesday’s general election. According to unofficial results from the Erie and Lorain County Boards of Elections, Lieux received a combined total of 3,181 votes, or about 68 Continue Reading
Rowe Secures Vermilion Township Trustee Seat; Second Spot Still Undecided
This article has been updated to reflect an automatic recount due to closeness of the vote totals. VERMILION TWP. — One person can confidently claim victory in a crowded Vermilion Township race. But the other, as it stands today, can’t. Here’s what’s been confirmed, according to unofficial results from the Continue Reading