Vermilion Council Committees Cover Safety, Budgets, and Zoning
Vermilion City Council’s committees met Monday, August 11, for a near two-hour run through public safety, finances, street work, and several policy updates. Health & Safety, Finance, Legislative, and Streets, Buildings & Grounds met consecutively before the regular council session. Health & Safety: Cardiac save, training, and a drive-by case Continue Reading
Township Board Reverses Course on Contested Property Case – VIDEO
The Vermilion Township Board of Zoning Appeals voted 4–1 to rescind a May 2025 certificate of compliance for the Cherry Road property owned by Robert and Jessica Dunn. The decision came after arguments from attorneys Dennis O’Toole and Charles Bennett, testimony from Erie County Engineer Matt Rogers about drainage concerns, Continue Reading
Sailor Standouts: Vermilion’s Athletes of the Week
This week, we recognize two outstanding Vermilion Sailors athletes for their incredible performances. From the desk of Vermilion Sailors Athletic Director Andy Stillman. Junior – Noah Penton Junior – Izzy Smith Izzy had a great start of the year for the Sailor Girls Golf Team by taking the number one Continue Reading
Vermilion Schools Ready for First Day on August 21
The Vermilion Local School District will welcome students in grades 1–12 back to class on Thursday, August 21, 2025. The district has released the full 2025–2026 school calendar and detailed back-to-school schedules for Vermilion Elementary, Sailorway Middle, and Vermilion High School. Parents can review important dates such as open houses, Continue Reading
Vermilion Schools Welcome New Staff for 2025–26 School Year
During the superintendent’s report at Monday’s Vermilion Local School District Board of Education meeting, the district introduced several new staff members joining for the 2025–26 school year: The first day of school for Vermilion students is Thursday, August 21, 2025.
Vermilion Fire Department Incidents: August 2 – August 8, 2025
From the desk of Vermilion Fire Department Chief Bill Brown August 2 – August 8 Fire Incidents August 2 – 09:01 – EMS assist – Northview CourtResponded to assist EMS with a patient, not breathing, CPR in progress. Upon arrival, met with patient who was alert and breathing. Assisted EMS Continue Reading
Pedal to the Point Brings Cyclists, Community, and Cause Together
The annual Bike MS: Pedal to the Point rolled through the region this past weekend, bringing together more than 500 cyclists for two days of riding in support of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The ride began early Saturday morning in Berea, where participants departed from Baldwin Wallace University on Continue Reading
Sailors and Falcons Set Sights on Stillman Cup Showdown
This article is based on remarks made by Vermilion head coach Bill DiFucci and Firelands head coach Ryan O’Rourke during their appearances on the Lorain County Coaches Show, produced by the Lorain County Sports Network and associated with WOBL/WDLW Radio. The program was published on the network’s official YouTube channel Continue Reading
Planning Commission Advances Townhomes and Business Condos at August Meeting
The Vermilion Planning Commission met on August 6, 2025, at the Vermilion Municipal Complex. Members present included Joe Williams, Jeff Hammerschmidt, Jim Chapple, and Chair Heather Shirley. Member Mike Cremean was absent. The meeting addressed zoning requests for two proposed developments and approved a zoning certificate for a restaurant addition. Continue Reading
Vermilion Trustees Tackle Repairs, Cleanup, and Projects
The Vermilion Township Board of Trustees approved emergency fire department repairs, authorized a cemetery cleanup contract, and initiated two drainage infrastructure assessments during its regular business meeting on August 6, 2025. Trustees Kenn Baughman (Chair), Don Rowe Sr. (Vice Chair), and Kurt Johnson were present, along with Fiscal Officer Stephanie Continue Reading