Power outage closes middle school early
District says students are safe VERMILION — Sailorway Middle School dismissed students early Tuesday after a partial power outage left the building without full electrical service. Superintendent Wes Weaver said the district learned from Ohio Edison that restoring power would not be a quick process, prompting officials to cancel school Continue Reading
BZA advances 119-home development
Traffic study still pending VERMILION — A proposed 119-home subdivision off Forestview Drive moved another step forward Sept. 22 as the Vermilion Board of Zoning Appeals approved the use of the city’s cluster subdivision rules for the development. The board also handled several residential variance requests during the meeting, including Continue Reading
Council revises license plate reader proposal
Access provisions remain under debate VERMILION — City Council is working toward a revised proposal that would prohibit Vermilion from installing automated license plate readers while addressing concerns about police access to information collected by other agencies. The proposal remained tabled following a Sept. 21 Legislative Committee discussion. Councilman Drew Continue Reading
Park projects, parking concerns draw discussion
Board approves holiday display, grant application Editor’s Note: This article was written directly from the meeting minutes. The agenda and minutes are offered below as well. VERMILION — Park improvements, shoreline erosion and concerns about downtown parking and bicycle safety filled the agenda when the Vermilion Parks and Recreation Board Continue Reading
Aging waterfront facilities strain port finances
Board weighs repairs, future improvements VERMILION — Aging waterfront facilities are driving up maintenance costs and reducing the Vermilion Port Authority’s financial cushion as officials weigh repairs and future improvements. At its Sept. 10 meeting, the board discussed deteriorating boardwalk supports, growing upkeep expenses and a possible role in improvements Continue Reading
Vermilion Parks and Recreation Board meeting, Aug. 18, 2026
The Vermilion Parks and Recreation Board met Aug. 18 to discuss several park projects, including a proposed performance stage at Main Street Beach, improvements at Showse and Sherod parks and access through East Exchange Park for a condominium seawall project. The board also received updates on youth recreation programs, Night Continue Reading
Housing plans could add 846 homes
Three proposals remain in planning stages VERMILION — Three residential projects discussed by the Vermilion Planning Commission could eventually account for as many as about 846 new homes. That total includes up to approximately 671 homes in the Vermilion Landing development off Sunnyside Road, 119 homes behind Hollyview and Idle Continue Reading
Vermilion City Council to Consider Ban on Flock and ALPR Technology
Submitted by Liberty On The Lake VERMILION – Vermilion City Council will consider an ordinance Monday evening that would prohibit Flock cameras and other Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology within the City of Vermilion. The proposed ordinance was authored by Drew Werley, Ward 3 City Councilman, and would establish Continue Reading
Ground broken for Eagleview Homes
Development will feature ranch-style residences By Sandra Coe executive director of the Vermilion Chamber of Commerce VERMILION — Ground has been broken for Eagleview Homes, a new residential development planned for 552 Overlook Road. The development will feature one-story ranch homes with two bedrooms, two bathrooms and two-car garages, according Continue Reading
Plaque grants aid historic preservation
Three awards save owners more than $850 VERMILION — Main Street Vermilion has awarded three grants through its Historic Register Plaque Grant Program, saving participating property owners more than $850. The organization launched the program in 2025 to help owners recognize and preserve historically significant homes and buildings. Approved grants Continue Reading