Vermilion Police Blotter: September 1–14, 2025
From the desk of Vermilion Police Chief Chris Hartung, here is the summary of calls handled by the department between September 1 and September 14, 2025: September 1 September 2 September 3 September 4 September 5–7 September 8–9 September 10–14 Residents are reminded to contact Vermilion Police Dispatch at 440-967-6116 Continue Reading
Vermilion Schools See Drop in Report Card Rating, Bond Levy on November Ballot
Vermilion Local Schools received an overall rating of 3.5 stars on the newly released 2025 Ohio School Report Card, a decline from the 4-star rating the district earned last year. The district continues to excel in graduation rates with a 97 percent four-year rate, earning 5 stars in that category. Continue Reading
Vermilion Fire Department Incidents: September 6 – September 12
From the desk of Vermilion Fire Chief Bill Brown, here is a summary of fire department activity for the week of September 6 through September 12: For non-emergency needs, residents are asked to call Vermilion Police Dispatch at 440-967-6116. In the event of an emergency, always dial 911.
Barnes Road Closure Set for Late September in Vermilion Township
The Erie County Highway Department has announced that Barnes Road, between Darrow Road and Stanley Road in Vermilion Township, will be closed from September 29 through October 3, 2025. The closure is needed for a culvert replacement project (V-339). During this time, no through traffic will be permitted, including emergency Continue Reading
Vermilion Township Updates Rules on Political Signs
The Vermilion Township Board of Trustees has approved new rules governing political signs, aligning the township’s zoning code with constitutional standards and clarifying where such signs may be placed. At a regular meeting on June 18, trustees Kenneth Baughman, Kurt Johnson, and Don Rowe voted unanimously to adopt Resolution 2025-15, Continue Reading
Vermilion Schools names Wes Weaver interim Superintendent
Vermilion — The Vermilion Local School District Board of Education accepted the retirement of Superintendent Dr. David Hile on Monday, Sept. 8, and later appointed Wesley “Wes” Weaver as interim superintendent effective Oct. 11. Hile’s retirement takes effect Oct. 10. The board entered executive session at 6:14 p.m. and returned Continue Reading
Ohio Supreme Court Denies Anderson Campaign’s Bid to Replace Mayoral Candidate
Vermilion, Ohio — The Ohio Supreme Court has denied a petition filed by the City of Vermilion Campaign Committee for Jean A. Anderson, blocking an effort to place Beth Deck on the November 4, 2025, general-election ballot as a replacement candidate for mayor. The decision, issued September 10, 2025, in Continue Reading
Cross Country Competes at Open Door Invitational
LORAIN — September 9, 2025The Vermilion Sailors cross country teams competed Tuesday at the Open Door Christian Schools Cross Country Invitational, held at Lorain County Community College. Boys Results Girls Results The Sailors achieved several personal records on a challenging course, showing steady improvement across both teams. Next Up Vermilion’s Continue Reading
Bellevue Sweeps Vermilion in Straight Sets
The Vermilion Sailors varsity volleyball team traveled to Bellevue on Tuesday night, where the Lady Red handed them a tough 3-0 loss in Sandusky Bay Conference play. Despite the sweep, the Sailors gained momentum as the match progressed, improving their score in each set. Bellevue took the victory with set Continue Reading
Two Candidates Vie for Vermilion Municipal Court Judgeship
Vermilion, Ohio — Voters heard directly from the candidates seeking to lead the Vermilion Municipal Court during the Lorain County Bar Association’s Candidate Night, held September 8 at Amherst High School. The event brought together candidates from across Lorain County, including those running for the Oberlin and Vermilion Municipal Court Continue Reading