Vermilion Fire Department and Kiwanis Distribute Thanksgiving Meal Kits to Local Families
The Vermilion Fire Department and the Kiwanis Club of Vermilion partnered Thursday afternoon to provide free Thanksgiving meal kits to local residents. The drive-up distribution was held from 4 to 6 p.m. at Fire Station 1 on Douglas Street and offered families a turkey and full set of ingredients to Continue Reading
Trustees Approve Most of Hart Asphalt Invoice, Hold $3,900 Pending Review
Vermilion Township trustees spent significant time during last night’s meeting reviewing whether the township should pay the full invoice submitted by Hart Asphalt for the North Risden Road overlay project. After discussion, the board voted to pay the contractor for all completed work except for a disputed $3,900 charge related Continue Reading
Vermilion Township Sets Course to Restore Its Building Department by Late 2025
Vermilion Township is preparing to take back control of its building department after trustees voted last night to reestablish a township-run operation. Trustees Don Rowe and Kurt Johnson voted in favor of the change, while Trustee Ken Baughman abstained. Township Administrator and Zoning Inspector Joe Baxter told trustees that development Continue Reading
Vermilion Fire Department Hosting Coloring Contest at December 13 Pancake Breakfast
The Vermilion Fire Department is inviting local families to take part in a special Christmas Coloring Contest during the annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, December 13. The event runs from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the fire station located at 1041 Douglas Street. Coloring pages will be sent home Continue Reading
Council Rejects Full-Year Rate Freeze, Approves Short-Term Extension Through March 2026
Vermilion City Council voted Monday night to keep the city’s current wastewater rates in place through the first quarter of 2026, approving a short-term freeze after an earlier motion to hold rates flat for the entire year failed on a 3–3 tie. The discussion unfolded during the Utilities Committee meeting, Continue Reading
City Weighs Acquisition of Riddell Property for Downtown Parking Expansion
Vermilion officials are evaluating a proposal to acquire a 1.93-acre parcel owned by the family of Lorain County Commissioner Jeff Riddell, a move that could create close to 60 new parking spaces in one of the busiest areas of downtown. The offer was presented Monday during the Streets, Buildings and Continue Reading
City Officials Lay Out Plan to Challenge Recently Passed Charter Amendment
City of Vermilion officials confirmed Monday that the law director’s office intends to challenge the charter amendment approved by voters earlier this month. The amendment changes how the city handles tax-increment-financing (TIF) by requiring any TIF ordinance passed by City Council to go before voters, and it expands who may Continue Reading
Vermilion Councilman Holmes Resigns; Ward 5 Seat to Remain Vacant
Ward 5 Councilman Brian Holmes has resigned from Vermilion City Council, stepping down roughly a month before the end of his term. Holmes was not seeking re-election and would have concluded his service at the end of December, but he submitted notice that health concerns made it necessary to finish Continue Reading
Vermilion Port Authority Approves 2026 Budget, Sets Priorities for Dock and Ramp Repairs
The Vermilion Port Authority met on November 13 at the Vermilion Municipal Court Complex, covering a full slate of financial updates, dock repair options, and infrastructure needs heading into the 2026 season. Chairman Larry Drouhard, along with members David Miklos and Jonathan Hauck, were present. Operations Manager Arron Bias provided Continue Reading
Santa Set to Make a Festive Splash in Vermilion This Holiday Season
The holiday spirit is getting ready to land in Downtown Vermilion at East Exchange Park, as the Vermilion Chamber of Commerce prepares to welcome families for three festive Santa visits throughout the season. Santa’s River Arrival – November 29 The season officially launches on Friday, November 29, when Santa Claus Continue Reading