Vermilion Township Firefighters Serve Up Breakfast for a Cause This Sunday
The Vermilion Township Fire Department is flipping flapjacks and fueling the community this Sunday, May 4th, during their spring Pancake Breakfast at the station on 1907 State Road (Rt. 60). From 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., firefighters will be serving up a full breakfast spread featuring pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, Continue Reading
Stolen Truck, Strange Men? & Gun Versus Geese!
Vermilion Police Department Blotter: April 26-30, 2025 Editor’s Note: The purpose of publishing police blotters is simple: to keep the public informed. These reports show the kinds of calls Vermilion officers respond to—ranging from routine patrols to serious incidents. Transparency helps residents stay aware of what’s happening in their neighborhoods Continue Reading
Glass Fragments Prompt Bread Recall at Giant Eagle Stores—What Vermilion Shoppers Need to Know
A nationwide bread recall has reached Ohio—and possibly Vermilion—after reports that loaves sold at Giant Eagle and other retailers may contain glass fragments. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a recall of several frozen bread products distributed by Upper Crust Bakery LP due to the potential contamination. The Continue Reading
Vermilion Sailor Athletics 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. Senior Stephen Tang and Sophomore Timothy Anders Senior Stephen Tang and sophomore Timothy Anders. The duo finished third at the SBC Bay division tournament earning them second Continue Reading
Fire Contained at Vermilion Home; Cause Under Investigation
The Vermilion Fire Department responded rapidly to a reported structure fire Saturday afternoon at 1233 State Street in the City of Vermilion. According to Fire Chief Bill Brown, the first engine arrived on scene within three minutes of the initial dispatch. Upon arrival, firefighters observed heavy smoke coming from both Continue Reading
State Street Fire Leaves Vermilion Family Without a Home
A Vermilion family is picking up the pieces after losing everything in a house fire on State Street on April 26, 2025. The Vermilion Township Fire Department was dispatched around 2:11 p.m. for reports of a structure fire in a first-floor utility room. Automatic mutual aid was requested to assist. Continue Reading
Lorain County Approves Contracts, Honors Volunteers
The Lorain County Board of Commissioners convened on Friday, April 25, 2025, for a meeting that highlighted community service efforts, county infrastructure improvements, and several major funding approvals. Dog Kennel Volunteer Recognition The meeting opened with a special presentation by Dog Warden Andy Laubenthal and Deputy Dog Warden Nelson Delgado, Continue Reading
Vermilion Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over City Income Tax Credit Mistakes
Hundreds — possibly thousands — of Vermilion residents could be owed refunds after years of being overcharged on their city income taxes. A new class action lawsuit, filed April 15, 2025, accuses the City of Vermilion and the Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA) of collecting too much from residents who Continue Reading
ODNR Just Gave Vermilion’s River over 20,000 Fish
On the morning of April 26, 2025, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) and the Vermilion Port Authority hosted a community trout stocking event at the South Street Public Boat Launch, drawing city officials, local students, and members of the public. The event began at 10:00 a.m., with attendees Continue Reading
New Face, Familiar Name: Why Kurt Johnson’s Appointment Has People Talking
Following an executive session, the Vermilion Township Board of Trustees reconvened at 7:40 p.m. during their April 23, 2025 meeting to make an important appointment. The board had received seven applications to fill the unexpired term of Trustee Roger Scott, who had formally resigned earlier in the evening. Trustee Don Continue Reading