Vermilion Fire Department Incidents: August 2 – August 8, 2025
From the desk of Vermilion Fire Department Chief Bill Brown August 2 – August 8 Fire Incidents August 2 – 09:01 – EMS assist – Northview CourtResponded to assist EMS with a patient, not breathing, CPR in progress. Upon arrival, met with patient who was alert and breathing. Assisted EMS Continue Reading
Planning Commission Advances Townhomes and Business Condos at August Meeting
The Vermilion Planning Commission met on August 6, 2025, at the Vermilion Municipal Complex. Members present included Joe Williams, Jeff Hammerschmidt, Jim Chapple, and Chair Heather Shirley. Member Mike Cremean was absent. The meeting addressed zoning requests for two proposed developments and approved a zoning certificate for a restaurant addition. Continue Reading
Vermilion Trustees Tackle Repairs, Cleanup, and Projects
The Vermilion Township Board of Trustees approved emergency fire department repairs, authorized a cemetery cleanup contract, and initiated two drainage infrastructure assessments during its regular business meeting on August 6, 2025. Trustees Kenn Baughman (Chair), Don Rowe Sr. (Vice Chair), and Kurt Johnson were present, along with Fiscal Officer Stephanie Continue Reading
American Heritage Girls Troop OH4120 Builds Faith, Friendship, and Service in Vermilion
Vermilion’s own American Heritage Girls Troop OH4120 is quietly making a big impact in the lives of young women across Erie County and they’re ready to welcome more. Meeting weekly at the Evangelical and Reformed Church, the troop offers a Christ-centered alternative to traditional scouting. With a curriculum rooted in Continue Reading
Vermilion Police Charge Jacob Bray in July 23 Shooting
An 18-year-old resident of Sheffield Lake has been formally charged with five felonies in connection with the drive-by shooting that occurred in Vermilion on July 23, 2025. According to a statement released by the Vermilion Police Department, Jacob Bray turned himself in on August 5 with legal counsel present. The Continue Reading
VPD: Man Tried to Hide Drugs During Vermilion Stop
A Lorain man was arrested early Monday morning in Vermilion after officers say he attempted to hide suspected drugs during a traffic stop. According to a report from the Vermilion Police Department, Sgt. Leo Chandler initiated a stop on Liberty Avenue around 3:45 a.m. for a vehicle traveling 55 mph Continue Reading
City Council Reviews Police Work, Cemetery Expansion, and Infrastructure Projects
Vermilion City Council met Monday evening at the Municipal Court Complex, addressing several key items including ongoing infrastructure work, cemetery limitations, police recognition, and updates from the Erie County Budget Commission that could impact local tax revenue. The meeting opened with approval of minutes from the July 21 session. No Continue Reading
Driver Life Flighted After Crashing Into Gas Pumps at Vermilion BP
VERMILION, Ohio — A serious crash at the BP Mickey Mart at the corner of Liberty Avenue and Nantucket Drive left one woman injured Monday afternoon. According to Sergeant Holmes of the Vermilion Police Department, a silver mid-sized vehicle, believed to be a Chrysler 300, was heading eastbound on Liberty Continue Reading
Driver Shortage Forces Vermilion Schools to Halt High School Busing
Update 12:29 pm: In a follow-up email, Superintendent Dr. Hile clarified that transportation will still be provided for all EHOVE students, despite earlier announcements about the suspension of bus service for grades 9 through 12. Vermilion Local Schools will temporarily suspend school bus transportation for students in grades 9 through Continue Reading
Sailboat Runs Aground Off Sherod Park, Two Rescued by Vermilion Marine Patrol
The Vermilion Police Department Marine Patrol Unit responded this afternoon to a distress call involving a 34-foot sailboat that had run aground roughly 500 yards off Sherod Park in Lake Erie. According to a public post by the Vermilion Police Department, two crew members were aboard the vessel as it Continue Reading