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. Abby Gawry – Senior Abby was BCSN Sandusky Bay Pancake House player of the game with 18 pts, 6 Reb, 2 Ast, and 9 Stls. Bella Phillips Continue Reading
Ward One City Council Seat Open After No Candidates Filed
A seat on Vermilion City Council is currently vacant after no candidates filed to run for the Ward One position in the most recent election. The new two-year council term began January 1, 2026. Because no one ran for the Ward One seat, the position is now open and must Continue Reading
Mayor to Serve as Interim Public Safety Director Without Pay
Vermilion City Council approved Mayor Russ Owens to serve as interim Director of Public Safety during its organizational meeting Friday night, a temporary arrangement intended to ensure continuity in oversight of the city’s police and fire departments. Owens will perform the duties of Director of Public Safety without compensation. He Continue Reading
New Vermilion City Council Sworn In; Key City Officials Appointed
The newly seated Vermilion City Council was officially sworn in Friday night during an organizational meeting at the Vermilion Municipal Complex, marking the start of the council’s 2026 term. The council is led by Jeff Lucas, who was sworn in as council president. Other members sworn in include Gary Howell, Continue Reading
Girl, 4, needs heart transplant
Fund set up to support family VERMILION — Brinley Wyczalek, 4, has been a patient at Cleveland Clinic Children’s since around Halloween, facing a medical journey no child or family should have to endure. Her parents — mother, Berlyn; and father, Travis — said there is no anticipated discharge date as their daughter continues treatment Continue Reading
Vermilion Finance Director Retires on a High Note Following State Audit Recognition
VERMILION — As she concludes nearly four decades of public service, Vermilion Finance Director Amy Hendricks is closing out her career with statewide recognition for the city’s financial operations. The Ohio Auditor of State recently awarded the City of Vermilion Finance Department a Clean Audit Award with Distinction, placing the Continue Reading
Vermilion Man Charged in Juvenile Sex Case After Police Investigation
VERMILION — Felony charges have been filed following a months-long investigation by the Vermilion Police Department involving a juvenile, a case authorities say was handled with discretion to protect the minor involved. According to investigators, Andrew S. Oliver, 33, was arrested in November after the investigation concluded. The case has 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. Cole Rini – Senior Cole competed in two invitational meets during the week of December 22. Margaretta High School hosted the Polar Express Sprint Meet on December Continue Reading
What Ohio’s New Avery’s Law Means for Dog Owners
Ohio has updated its laws governing dangerous and vicious dogs with the signing of Avery’s Law, legislation that passed unanimously in both chambers of the General Assembly and was signed by Gov. Mike DeWine. The law, formally House Bill 247, revises long-standing sections of Ohio’s dog control statutes and is Continue Reading
Holiday travel brought elevated State Highway Patrol activity around Vermilion
Ohio State Highway Patrol activity increased in the Vermilion area during the Christmas holiday travel period, with troopers responding to incidents across both Lorain County and Erie County, reflecting the city’s position straddling the county line. According to data released by OSHP, troopers recorded 288 incidents in Lorain County and Continue Reading