Sailboat Runs Aground Off Sherod Park, Two Rescued by Vermilion Marine Patrol
The Vermilion Police Department Marine Patrol Unit responded this afternoon to a distress call involving a 34-foot sailboat that had run aground roughly 500 yards off Sherod Park in Lake Erie. According to a public post by the Vermilion Police Department, two crew members were aboard the vessel as it Continue Reading
Freedom Isn’t a Team Sport, Our Loyalty Should Be to Each Other
Editorial Commentary One of the hardest parts of running a community group is watching how people treat each other when they think they’re right. Some folks don’t just disagree. They actively try to silence or embarrass others. They report posts they don’t like. They troll. They heckle. They don’t debate Continue Reading
Guns Seized, Suspects Identified in Vermilion Drive-By Shooting Case
The Vermilion Police Department announced in a public Facebook post this evening, that two suspects have been identified and firearms recovered in connection with a series of drive-by shootings that occurred during the early morning hours of July 23. Between 3:23 a.m. and 5:33 a.m., four locations were struck by Continue Reading
Lorain County Approves Jail Design, Sales Tax Ballot Issue
ELYRIA — The Lorain County Board of Commissioners approved a range of major actions during their July 29, 2025 meeting, including a sales tax ballot measure, infrastructure upgrades, and the formal retirement of longtime Transit official Pam Novak. Novak, who spent nearly 40 years with Lorain County Transit, officially retires Continue Reading
Driver Cited After Crashing into Vermilion Township Fire Ambulance on U.S. Route 6
VERMILION TOWNSHIP — A driver was cited after striking a Vermilion Township Fire Department emergency vehicle late Tuesday night while crews were responding to a tree fire on U.S. Route 6. According to the Erie County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred around 11:03 p.m. on July 30 near the 11700 Continue Reading
Plea Talks Continue in Former Vermilion Teacher’s Court Case
CLEVELAND, OHIO — A pretrial conference held July 30, 2025, involving former Vermilion Local Schools teacher Kristina Edmison and five co-defendants was continued as plea negotiations remain active, according to court records. The hearing, which included attorneys for all parties, resulted in an oral motion by the defense to continue Continue Reading
Lorain Man Arrested for OVI and Firearm Violation in Vermilion
A Lorain man was arrested late Sunday night in Vermilion after police say he was speeding, driving under the influence, and carrying a loaded handgun while intoxicated. At approximately 10:37 p.m. on July 27, Sgt. Leo Chandler of the Vermilion Police Department observed a motorcycle traveling 58 miles per hour Continue Reading
Ashlee McPeak, 34, Remembered After Fatal Shooting in Vermilion
Ashlee Summer McPeak, 34, was known for her compassion, her spiritual outlook on life, and her deep love for her young daughter. Originally from Virginia, McPeak was visiting Ohio. She was departing to Tennessee to see her family the next day. Her life was cut short on July 10, 2025, Continue Reading
Vermilion Police Blotter: July 21–27, 2025
From the Desk of Chief Chris Hartung Each week, the Vermilion Police Department works to protect and serve our community with professionalism and integrity. The following blotter provides a summary of notable incidents handled by officers between July 21 and July 27, 2025. These entries highlight a range of police Continue Reading
Severe Storm Batters Vermilion Township: Roads Washed Out, Trees Downed
Storm knocks down trees, floods residences, and damages roads in multiple areas A fast-moving storm brought heavy rain and strong winds to Vermilion Township over the weekend, flooding roads, damaging property, and leaving tree debris across multiple neighborhoods. Township Trustee Ken Baughman confirmed the widespread nature of the damage and Continue Reading