Sheriff’s major placed on leave
OVI case follows Norwalk traffic stop NORWALK — Lorain County Sheriff’s Office Major Heath Tester has been placed on administrative leave while an OVI case stemming from a July 17 traffic stop proceeds through court. Sheriff Jack Hall confirmed the leave and said Chief Deputy Tanya Czack is handling the Continue Reading
Fire company supports police, flags
Donations aid canine fund, patriotic display VERMILION — Vermilion Fire Company Inc. recently donated $500 to the Vermilion Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 125 K-9 Fund and $250 to the Flags on Liberty Committee. The K-9 fund is used exclusively to support the Vermilion Police Department’s canine unit, Police Continue Reading
BZA extends country club permit
Plans, cleanup required within 120 days VERMILION TWP. — The Vermilion Township Board of Zoning Appeals granted Terry Pena a 120-day extension of a temporary hardship-use permit at the Vermilion Country Club property. Pena’s fiancée, Sharon Chmura, appeared at the hearing on his behalf. The board approved the extension with Continue Reading
Leadership studies federal grant program
County official to address council Editor’s note: This article was compiled from the minutes of the July 20, 2026, Vermilion City Council meeting. VERMILION — City Council will hear from a Lorain County official Aug. 3 as members learn more about the federal Community Development Block Grant program and how Continue Reading
City projects receive more than $200,000
Awards support parks, arts restoration Editor’s note: This article was compiled from the minutes of the July 20, 2026, Vermilion City Council meeting. VERMILION — Projects involving two city parks and the Harbourtown Fine Arts Center have received more than $200,000 in grant funding, Mayor Russ Owens announced during the Continue Reading
Council weighs charter changes
Rural water, elections among proposed amendments Editor’s note: This article was prepared from the official minutes of the July 20 Vermilion City Council Legislative Committee meeting. The reporter did not attend the meeting, and the minutes summarize the discussion rather than provide a verbatim transcript. VERMILION — City Council is Continue Reading
Bath selected for Team USA
Vermilion graduate to compete in Peru KENT — Former Vermilion High School standout Ayden Bath has been selected to represent Team USA at the 2026 FISU America Games in Lima, Peru. The FISU America Games are a biennial international multi-sport competition for university athletes representing countries across the Americas and Continue Reading
Council accepts $150,000 park award
Grant applications move forward VERMILION — Vermilion City Council accepted $150,000 in state funding for the next phase of the Showse Park sports complex during a special meeting July 13. Council unanimously approved the funding award through the state capital budget’s Community Projects Fund. The money will support the third Continue Reading
Planning Commission meeting recap
Based on the July 8 Planning Commission minutes, members reviewed final landscaping plans for the Baumhart Road development and conditionally approved a proposed automated ice and water vending machine on Liberty Avenue. A proposed automated ice and water vending machine on Liberty Avenue and landscaping plans for the Baumhart Road Continue Reading
Port Authority Meeting Recap
The Vermilion Port Authority reviewed marina finances and operations July 9, reporting that combined revenue at Water Works Marina, McGarvey’s Landing and the South Street launch ramp was up about 8% from last year. Members also discussed electrical problems affecting larger boats, new docks purchased with grant support, vandalism and Continue Reading