March 15 March 16 March 17 March 18 Residents are encouraged to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity or concerns to the Vermilion Police Department. If you need assistance, contact them at 440-967-6116. For emergencies, always dial 911.

A Vermilion man, Matthew G. Rich, is facing two felony charges under Ohio Revised Code 2907.322, related to pandering sexually explicit material involving a minor. Rich, 40, was arrested earlier this week, and his case is currently being handled in Vermilion Municipal Court, located at 687 Decatur Street. Court records Continue Reading

At the March 14th Lorain County Commissioners meeting, the newly appointed Dog Warden Andy Laubenthal addressed the persistent issue of kennel overcrowding and proposed strategic fee adjustments to enhance dog return and adoption rates. Persistent Overcrowding Challenges Laubenthal reported that the county’s dog kennel, equipped with 28 full-size kennels, has Continue Reading

Agenda Attachments The Lorain County Board of Commissioners holds regular public meetings at the Lorain County Administration Building, located at 226 Middle Avenue, 4th Floor, Elyria, OH 44035. As of February 2025, meetings are typically scheduled bi-weekly on Tuesday evenings and Friday mornings. However, meeting times can vary, and additional Continue Reading

For dog lovers in Lorain County, there’s a rewarding way to give back to the community—volunteering at the Lorain County Dog Kennel (LCDK). This shelter, located at 301 Hadaway Court, Elyria, OH, provides a temporary home for lost and stray dogs while working to reunite them with their families or Continue Reading