Fire Contained at Vermilion Home; Cause Under Investigation
The Vermilion Fire Department responded rapidly to a reported structure fire Saturday afternoon at 1233 State Street in the City of Vermilion. According to Fire Chief Bill Brown, the first engine arrived on scene within three minutes of the initial dispatch. Upon arrival, firefighters observed heavy smoke coming from both Continue Reading
Vermilion in Bloom Celebrates 19 Years of Beautifying the City
A tradition nearly two decades strong continued Saturday morning as volunteers gathered to launch the 19th year of Vermilion in Bloom, a community-driven initiative dedicated to beautifying the city. Their Gardeners Fair, held last Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Sailorway Middle School, brought together dozens of vendors Continue Reading
State Street Fire Leaves Vermilion Family Without a Home
A Vermilion family is picking up the pieces after losing everything in a house fire on State Street on April 26, 2025. The Vermilion Township Fire Department was dispatched around 2:11 p.m. for reports of a structure fire in a first-floor utility room. Automatic mutual aid was requested to assist. Continue Reading
Lorain County Approves Contracts, Honors Volunteers
The Lorain County Board of Commissioners convened on Friday, April 25, 2025, for a meeting that highlighted community service efforts, county infrastructure improvements, and several major funding approvals. Dog Kennel Volunteer Recognition The meeting opened with a special presentation by Dog Warden Andy Laubenthal and Deputy Dog Warden Nelson Delgado, Continue Reading
Vermilion Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over City Income Tax Credit Mistakes
Hundreds — possibly thousands — of Vermilion residents could be owed refunds after years of being overcharged on their city income taxes. A new class action lawsuit, filed April 15, 2025, accuses the City of Vermilion and the Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA) of collecting too much from residents who Continue Reading
Vermilion BZA Approves Big Projects—Here’s What Was Decided
The Vermilion Board of Zoning Appeals met on April 22, 2025, at the Vermilion Municipal Court Complex to review a full agenda of variance requests impacting residents across several city neighborhoods. Under the leadership of Chairwoman Lori Barauskas, the board worked through residential construction projects, home business operations, and signage Continue Reading
ODNR Just Gave Vermilion’s River over 20,000 Fish
On the morning of April 26, 2025, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) and the Vermilion Port Authority hosted a community trout stocking event at the South Street Public Boat Launch, drawing city officials, local students, and members of the public. The event began at 10:00 a.m., with attendees Continue Reading
New Face, Familiar Name: Why Kurt Johnson’s Appointment Has People Talking
Following an executive session, the Vermilion Township Board of Trustees reconvened at 7:40 p.m. during their April 23, 2025 meeting to make an important appointment. The board had received seven applications to fill the unexpired term of Trustee Roger Scott, who had formally resigned earlier in the evening. Trustee Don Continue Reading
Vermilion Port Authority Charts a Busy Spring: Major Projects, Revenue Boosts, and a Kayak Raffle on Deck
At its April 17, 2025 meeting, the Vermilion Port Authority tackled a full agenda of financial updates, infrastructure improvements, and event planning—all while positioning itself as a key player in the city’s summer waterfront plans. Operations Manager Arron Bias reported a strong cash position—up $11,000 from the same period last Continue Reading
Gun Threats, Shovels, and a Neighborhood Brawl: What Happened on Roxboro Road?
A Tuesday morning dispute on Roxboro Road escalated into a physical fight involving residents, a construction crew, and neighbors—culminating in the arrest of 19-year-old William Bohland on charges of aggravated menacing and obstructing official business. According to police, officers were dispatched to the 270 block of Roxboro Road at 8:52 Continue Reading