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

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

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

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

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

Grant sought as separate senior pilot develops VERMILION — Another transportation option could be on the horizon for Vermilion residents, this time through Lorain County Transit. Lorain County officials said during an Aug. 11 county commissioners meeting that the transit system has applied for an Ohio Department of Transportation grant Continue Reading

One driver cited for open-container violation VERMILION — Police screened 934 vehicles during a two-hour sobriety checkpoint Friday on Liberty Avenue, citing one driver for an open-container violation. The checkpoint was conducted by Vermilion police and the Ohio State Highway Patrol between Vermilion Road and Nantucket Place. Eight motorists were Continue Reading

Citizens must defend rights and resources Freedom isn’t free. I heard that from my elders when I was a young man and thought it sounded a little dramatic. Thirty years later, I no longer do. I understand why those elders insisted that freedom must be defended. Many were World War Continue Reading