Vermilion Township mobile home park sells for nearly $18 million
VERMILION TWP. — A large manufactured home community in Vermilion Township has sold for nearly $18 million, according to Erie County property records. Harbourtown changes hands Harbourtown Mobile Home Park, located at 6320 Poorman Road, sold March 5 for $17,918,874. County records show the property transferred from Harbourtown JV LLC Continue Reading
Grace United Methodist Church to Host Vermilion’s First PRIDE Community Celebration
VERMILION Twp— Grace United Methodist Church will host Vermilion’s first community PRIDE celebration this summer, inviting residents to gather for a day of music, food and community activities. Community Event Planned for June The event, titled PRIDE 2026: “Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors,” will take place Saturday, June 6 Continue Reading
City engineer outlines road and infrastructure projects planned across Vermilion
VERMILION — Several road and infrastructure projects are expected across Vermilion in the coming months, according to an update provided by the city engineer during Monday night’s Streets, Buildings and Grounds Committee meeting. During the March 9 council meeting, the engineer outlined multiple projects involving road reconstruction, drainage improvements, water Continue Reading
“Two bright lights”: Vermilion mayor reflects on loss of local teens
VERMILION — Mayor Russ Owens delivered emotional remarks Monday night during the Vermilion City Council meeting, addressing the community following the deaths of two local teenagers in a tragic car crash Friday in Lorain. Owens spoke at the close of the Health and Safety Committee meeting March 9, reflecting on Continue Reading
Vermilion Police Department Blotter: March 2 – March 8, 2026
The following report comes from the desk of Vermilion Police Chief Chris Hartung and summarizes police activity in the City of Vermilion for the week of March 2 through March 8, 2026. Incidents are listed by date and reflect calls for service and officer activity reported by the department. March Continue Reading
Veteran officer returns to Vermilion Police Department
VERMILION — In a social media announcement shared today, the Vermilion Police Department said a veteran officer is returning to its ranks. Greg Stark has returned as a part-time officer, according to the department. Stark previously served as a part-time officer with the Vermilion Police Department from 1994 to 2018. Continue Reading
Dinner Fundraiser Planned to Support Family of Lucille Hopkins
SHEFFIELD VILLAGE — A fundraiser dinner is being organized to support the family of Lucille Hopkins, one of two young women connected to Vermilion and EHOVE schools who died in Friday’s crash in Lorain. The event will take place this upcoming Wednesday, March 11, from 12 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Continue Reading
Local Restaurant Organizes Fundraiser for Family of Vermilion Student Killed in Lorain Crash
VERMILION — After a Friday morning crash in Lorain claimed the lives of two young women connected to the Vermilion and EHOVE school communities, a local restaurant is asking the public to help one of the families affected. Salvatore’s, a local Italian restaurant where Paige Williams worked, has organized a Continue Reading
Erie County Commissioner discusses regional water, sewer cooperation during Vermilion Township meeting
VERMILION Twp — Erie County Commissioner Matt Old said regional discussions involving Vermilion’s wastewater system are underway as local leaders explore whether combining water and sewer infrastructure across multiple communities could help control rising costs. Old made the comments during public participation at the March 4 Vermilion Township trustees meeting Continue Reading
Vermilion council keeps sewer rate the same, adopts uniform citywide charge
Vermilion City Council debated sewer rates during its Feb. 23 meeting at the Vermilion Municipal Court Complex, raising questions about fairness between neighborhoods and whether the city had enough financial information to make long-term decisions. The discussion centered on Ordinance 2026-5, which addresses the city’s wastewater (sewer) rates. Council did Continue Reading