High-Speed Chase Ends in Violent Crash and Felony Charges on State Route 2
VERMILION, Ohio — A high-speed pursuit involving a wrong-way driver ended in a violent crash and multiple felony charges Sunday evening, June 22, on State Route 2 near Baumhart Road. Emergency dispatch logs show that the first calls came in around 5:04 p.m., when a silver sedan was reported traveling Continue Reading
5-Year-Old Found Dead, Father Still Missing in Cuyahoga River Tragedy
A heartbreaking incident unfolded Saturday evening on the Cuyahoga River near Gorge Metro Park in Cuyahoga Falls. A father and his 5-year-old son were using an inflatable inner tube when it overturned in swift, high water caused by recent heavy rainfall. Emergency crews from multiple departments across Summit County responded Continue Reading
Multiple Crashes Reported Around Vermilion Sunday Afternoon
A string of traffic accidents across the Vermilion area Sunday afternoon sent emergency crews scrambling and caused delays along several key routes. The first major incident occurred shortly after 5 p.m. near Baumhart Road and State Route 2. According to scanner traffic and dispatch logs, a vehicle traveling eastbound reportedly Continue Reading
What’s in Vermilion’s Water?
A national analysis by Newsweek is raising concerns about drinking water contamination across the U.S., and Ohio ranks among the states with the most flagged systems. While Vermilion’s public water supply currently meets all legal safety standards, an independent health organization says residents may still have reason to be cautious. Continue Reading
Lorain County Eyes Sales Tax Hike for Sheriff’s Office
Lorain County Commissioners Jeff Riddell, Dave Moore, and Marty Gallagher held the second public hearing on a proposed quarter-percent sales tax increase, intended to create a dedicated funding stream for the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Jack Hall and Chief Deputy Tanya Czack presented a detailed overview of the department’s Continue Reading
Beat the Heat: Pools, Beaches, and Cool Down Tips in Vermilion
With extreme temperatures rolling through Vermilion this week, staying cool is more than just a comfort—it’s a necessity. Whether you’re looking to take a dip, enjoy the Lake Erie breeze, or keep your home bearable without air conditioning, here’s everything you need to know to get through the hottest days Continue Reading
Vermilion Welcomes Food Trucks as Park Revitalization Nears Completion
Vermilion is opening its parks to food trucks under a recently promoted ordinance designed to encourage small business growth and enhance community events. Ordinance 2024-43, passed by City Council in September 2024, establishes clear guidelines for mobile food vendors operating on public property. Although the ordinance has been in place Continue Reading
Trustees Weigh Fire Station Repairs, Cemetery Clearing, and EMS Levy at June Meeting
The Vermilion Township Board of Trustees met on June 18, 2025, to address several infrastructure and zoning issues, including fire station bay door repairs, a proposed cemetery clearing project, and the early steps of placing a full-time EMS levy on the November ballot. Chair Trustee Kenn Baughman, Vice Chair Don Continue Reading
Lorain County Commissioners Address Key Issues and Honor Achievements in Latest Meeting
Elyria, Ohio – The Lorain County Board of Commissioners convened on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, for a meeting that saw the recognition of local athletic excellence, the approval of significant community development initiatives, and discussions surrounding an expedited annexation. The meeting began with a series of proclamations honoring State Track Continue Reading
$23 Million Investment Celebrated as Vermilion Harbor West Pier Repairs Wrap, East Pier Work Begins
VERMILION, OHIO — A major infrastructure milestone was celebrated in Vermilion this week as officials from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the City of Vermilion, and Erie MetroParks gathered to mark the completion of repairs to the Vermilion Harbor West Pier and the official launch of construction on the Continue Reading