Council approves license plate reader ban
Police can request outside data VERMILION — Vermilion City Council approved an ordinance prohibiting automatic license plate reader systems Monday after a lengthy debate over police access, privacy protections and penalties for violations. The final ordinance prohibits the installation, operation or use of an automatic license plate reader system within Continue Reading
Coal car incident spills load in Vermilion
Tracks reopen as cleanup continues VERMILION — A Norfolk Southern coal train experienced a railcar incident early Tuesday morning in Vermilion, spilling coal onto the tracks and temporarily disrupting rail traffic. The incident happened about 6 to 6:30 a.m. Oct. 6 while the train was traveling at a low speed, Continue Reading
Land-use panel reaffirms previous map vote
Procedural confusion led to public clarification BROWNHELM TWP. — The Brownhelm Township Land Use Steering Committee reaffirmed its previous map vote Aug. 11 after questions arose over whether the earlier action was an official decision or merely a straw vote. The issue surfaced during the Aug. 10 township trustees meeting, Continue Reading
Main Street Vermilion Celebrates 25 Years with Summer Surprises at Market in the Park
PRESS RELEASE VERMILION – Main Street Vermilion is celebrating 25 years of serving the Vermilion community, and everyone is invited to join the celebration all summer long at Market in the Park. Every Saturday through August, visitors are encouraged to stop by the Main Street Vermilion table in Victory Park Continue Reading
Vermilion Dedicates Veterans Memorial Plaza at Showse Park
VERMILION — A new place of remembrance now stands at Showse Park, where city officials, veterans, families and community members gathered Monday for the dedication of the Showse Park Veterans Memorial Plaza. The Memorial Day ceremony marked another step in the transformation of Showse Park, where new recreational spaces, gathering Continue Reading
Boat Destroyed in Fire at West Shore Boat Club in Vermilion
VERMILION — A boat was destroyed Thursday morning after catching fire while docked at West Shore Boat Club along Riverside Drive. The Vermilion Fire Department responded at 11:19 a.m. to 753 Riverside Drive for a reported boat fire. When firefighters arrived, they found a 25-foot fiberglass boat fully engulfed in Continue Reading
Vermilion Officials Debate IT Contract Status Amid Cybersecurity Concerns
VERMILION — A discussion about cybersecurity compliance during Monday’s Vermilion City Council meeting turned into a lengthy debate over the status of the city’s IT services contract, with officials appearing divided on whether the city is operating under a three-year agreement or a month-to-month arrangement. Cybersecurity issue raises audit concern Continue Reading
Vermilion Township Trustee Extends Temporary Step Away From Chair Position
VERMILION TWP — A Vermilion Township trustee has extended a temporary step away from chairman duties for an additional 30 days, according to an email distributed following Wednesday’s township meeting. The trustee stated in the email that the recusal from chairman responsibilities would continue through June 17 due to “circumstances Continue Reading
Trustees Decline Baughman Request For Public Hearing Following Prosecutor Review
VERMILION TWP — Vermilion Township trustees declined Trustee Kenn Baughman’s request for a public hearing related to allegations involving his access to former township building official Joe Baxter’s office, following review by the Erie County Prosecutor’s Office. The issue was previously reported by Vermilion Daily after Baughman stepped down as Continue Reading
Vermilion Church to Host LGBTQ+ Awareness and Support Training
VERMILION TWP — Grace United Methodist Church will host a free SAFEZone training later this month as part of its ongoing Diversity Series leading up to Vermilion’s first PRIDE celebration. The training is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Grace United Methodist Church, 13406 W. Continue Reading