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
Vermilion Township Trustees Vote To Reduce Regular Meetings To Once Per Month
VERMILION Twp — Vermilion Township trustees voted Wednesday to reduce regular board meetings from twice monthly to once per month, a decision that drew objections from Trustee Kenn Baughman. Schedule Change Approved The change was approved during the May 6 regular business meeting under new business. Under the new structure, Continue Reading
Family addresses court during sentencing in fatal Vermilion moped crash
VERMILION — Family members and friends of Merik Bendig filled the Vermilion Municipal Court courtroom Tuesday as sentencing was handed down in connection with the 2025 crash that claimed the 20-year-old’s life. A Lorain woman previously charged with vehicular manslaughter and failure to yield appeared before Judge Kenneth M. Lieux Continue Reading
From Dining Room Sales to Downtown Vermilion: Dollhouse Boutique Builds Community Through Fashion
From online sales to Main Street VERMILION — What started as online clothing sales from a dining room table has grown into a nationwide customer community and a downtown Vermilion boutique focused on helping women feel confident, comfortable and included. Kimberly Parsons, owner of Dollhouse Boutique at 630 Main St., Continue Reading
Free summer movie nights return to Vermilion parks in 2026
VERMILION — Vermilion families will once again have a reason to head outdoors this summer as Movies in the Parks returns for the 2026 season. The Vermilion Parks and Recreation Board previously approved the request from Main Street Vermilion, allowing organizers to revive the popular community tradition across two park Continue Reading
Vermilion Council Spending Oversight Proposal May Head to Voters
VERMILION — A growing debate over financial oversight and executive spending authority continued Monday night inside Vermilion City Council chambers as council members clashed over a proposed ordinance aimed at limiting the administration’s ability to enter contracts and spend taxpayer money without council approval. The discussion surrounding this new proposed Continue Reading
Vermilion’s Sister City in France Builds on Reconnection Ahead of America’s 250th Anniversary
VERMILION — A renewed connection between Vermilion and its sister city in Paimpol is continuing to grow, as the United States prepares to mark its 250th anniversary and during a time when American involvement overseas is once again part of the global conversation. Earlier this year, the United States became Continue Reading