Lorain County Leadership Declares It Is Not a Sanctuary County
The Lorain County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on June 3, 2025, to approve a resolution stating that Lorain County is not, and has never been, a sanctuary county. The decision followed several days of public concern and media attention after the county was listed as a sanctuary jurisdiction by Continue Reading
Vermilion Police Blotter: May 27 – June 1, 2025
From the desk of Police Chief Chris Hartung: The Vermilion Police Department continues to diligently address community safety concerns, responding swiftly and effectively to incidents as they arise. Below is a summary of recent calls and activities handled by our officers. Monday, May 2711:50 a.m. – 4700 block Liberty Ave.: Continue Reading
Are Vermilion’s Roads Ever Going to Get Better?
Vermilion residents frustrated with potholes, patchwork fixes, and deteriorating roads might finally see some relief—but only in select areas. At the recent Vermilion City Council meeting, residents like Mark Williams voiced concerns about the poor condition of city streets, highlighting ongoing issues with potholes and road damage. Service Director Tony Continue Reading
Early Morning Shed Fire Draws Multi-Agency Response on Fairfax Drive
Just after 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 1, a shed fire broke out in the southwest corner of a Fairfax Drive property, prompting a rapid response from both the Vermilion Fire Department and Vermilion Police. According to Vermilion Fire Chief Bill Brown, firefighters arrived on scene at 7:31 a.m. to Continue Reading
Vermilion High School Celebrates the Class of 2025 at 134th Commencement
With pride, applause, and the toss of over a hundred caps, Vermilion High School celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2025 on Sunday, June 1. The 134th Commencement Exercises began at 1:00 p.m. and featured heartfelt speeches, student performances, and special recognitions for academic excellence and military service. The Continue Reading
Windows Smashed, Bike Stolen at Home Under Construction on Edgewater
A home under construction on Edgewater Drive was damaged sometime overnight between May 31 and June 1, with multiple windows shattered and a red bicycle reportedly stolen from the property. The incident was reported to police at 1:41 p.m. on Sunday, June 1, and logged as a criminal damaging case. Continue Reading
Main Street Beach Gate Malfunctions, Damages Car, Closes Lot
A malfunctioning automated gate at the Main Street Beach upper parking lot caused disabling damage to a vehicle Saturday night, prompting a closure of the lot, which remains blocked as of June 1 and has been personally confirmed by this reporter within the last 30 minutes. The incident occurred at Continue Reading
Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration to End Humanitarian Parole for Over 500,000 Immigrants
Washington, D.C. — In a decision with far-reaching implications, the U.S. Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to proceed with ending humanitarian parole protections for more than half a million immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. The Court issued a brief order on Thursday lifting a lower-court injunction Continue Reading
Cyber Incident Disrupts Lorain County Government Services
Lorain — Lorain County officials are investigating a network security incident that has disrupted several government systems and forced the temporary closure of multiple county departments. In a public announcement shared by the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office, the Commissioners confirmed that the county is working with third-party cybersecurity experts to Continue Reading
FOUND: Historic Medallion – Help Us Return It to the Rightful Owner
A well-known and respected community member in Vermilion recently discovered this detailed medallion lying on the sidewalk near West Marine in Sandusky. It’s engraved with a date from 1914 and appears to be a military or cadet-related award—likely second prize in a championship of some kind. The finder is a Continue Reading