Charges Filed Against Vermilion Man in Child Pornography Case
LORAIN — A Vermilion man is facing 14 felony charges following an investigation into the alleged possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material, according to court records filed in Lorain County. Matthew G. Rich, 40, of Altamont Road, was indicted by a grand jury on May 15 on a total Continue Reading
$25K Flagpole Donation in Jeopardy Amid Disagreement Over Showse Park Plans
A disagreement over the placement of a 60-foot flagpole at Showse Park has placed a $25,000 donation from the Lorain County Veterans Service Commission at risk. The donation was intended to fund the installation of a flagpole as part of the ongoing Showse Park Revitalization and Transformation Project. The flagpole Continue Reading
Vermilion Sailor Athletics Athletes of the Week!
This week, we recognize three outstanding Vermilion Sailors athletes for their incredible performances. From the desk of Vermilion Sailors Athletic Director Andy Stillman. Seniors Zane Lassen and Noah Gimben. Seniors Zane Lassen and Noah Gimben. The 2nd doubles duo finished the last week of the season 3-0 in dual matches. Continue Reading
Girl Scouts Leave a Surprise at Main Street Beach
A simple idea from a group of local Girl Scouts is already making waves at Main Street Beach. Earlier this year, Girl Scouts from Service Unit 509 proposed building a shared “Beach Box” filled with sand toys that families could use — and return — during their visit. The project, Continue Reading
A View for Generations: Main Street Beach Dedicated
VERMILION, OHIO — May 18, 2025Residents and visitors gathered on Sunday afternoon to celebrate the official dedication of Vermilion’s newly revitalized Main Street Beach and Park, a project more than a decade in the making. Framed by sunshine and a Lake Erie breeze, the event featured heartfelt speeches, patriotic music, Continue Reading
Yves Development to Transform Former Vermilion School Site into Community-Focused Housing
Garrett Daniel Allen, principal of Yves Development, LLC, and an attorney at Cleveland-based Walter Haverfield, is leading a plan to convert the long-vacant site of the former Vermilion Intermediate School into a thoughtfully designed residential community. The property, which has sat empty and deteriorating for years, presents both a challenge Continue Reading
Kayaker Finds Human Remains Near Route 2 in Huron Township
HURON TOWNSHIP — The Erie County Sheriff’s Office has launched an investigation after badly decomposed human remains were discovered by a recreational kayaker this morning in a marsh along the Huron River. The discovery was made at approximately 10 a.m. on May 16 in a marshy area on the west Continue Reading
Cleveland Man Arrested After High-Speed Pursuit Ends in Vermilion
Vermilion, Ohio — A Cleveland man was arrested early Thursday morning following a high-speed pursuit that began on State Route 13 and ended near mile marker 159.4 on State Route 2 within the city limits of Vermilion. According to law enforcement records, troopers from the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Sandusky Continue Reading
Self-Serve Dog Wash Opens in Vermilion-on-the-Lake
What began as a simple need for storage turned into a practical new service for local pet owners. Local resident Gerry Anderson, who lives in the Edison Estates neighborhood, opened Wash Your Paws in March at 435 Overlook Road. The self-serve pet wash is tucked in front of a newly built garage near the lake and Continue Reading
VHS Assistant Principal Jay Lukasko to Retire in August
After more than two decades of service to Vermilion Local Schools, Assistant Principal John (Jay) Lukasko will retire effective August 18, 2025. Lukasko spent 20 years as a social studies teacher at Vermilion High School before stepping into administration, where he has served as assistant principal for the past several Continue Reading