Wakefield Metro Park dedicated as final piece of lakefront revitalization
Public park preserves Vermilion shoreline VERMILION — Wakefield Metro Park was officially dedicated Tuesday, June 16, as the final piece of Vermilion’s Main Street Beach revitalization plan, marking the completion of a lakefront vision nearly 20 years in the making. The Tuesday morning dedication brought together Erie MetroParks, Western Reserve Continue Reading
Showse Park receives $150,000 grant
State funding to support sports courts VERMILION — Showse Park will receive $150,000 in state capital funding to support improvements to its active sports courts, including paving basketball and pickleball courts. Mayor Russ Owens announced during his June 15 report to Vermilion City Council that the city had received confirmation Continue Reading
Fuel station, convenience store planned near Baumhart Road and Route 2
VERMILION — A new fuel station and convenience store is being planned near Baumhart Road and State Route 2, though final details still have to return to the Vermilion Planning Commission. The Planning Commission voted June 3 to approve a zoning certificate for DA Petroleum LLC, which is proposing the Continue Reading
Parents warned about e-dirt bike dangers
Vermilion police say some electric bikes are not street legal VERMILION — After two juveniles were stopped on e-dirt bikes in heavy traffic, Vermilion police are warning parents to know what they are buying before allowing children to ride electric bikes on public roads. Vermilion Police Chief Scott Holmes said Continue Reading
Linwood Landing set to open June 25 in Vermilion
Park prepares residents for food trucks, music and outdoor bar. VERMILION — Linwood Landing is set to open June 25, transforming an underused section of Linwood Park property into a new outdoor gathering place featuring food trucks, vendors, live music, games and an outdoor bar. The project, led by Linwood Continue Reading
Vermilion Police Department blotter, June 1–8
June 1 From the desk of Vermilion Police Chief Scott Holmes. 12:03 a.m., 300 block of Mornington: Domestic dispute resulting in a domestic violence arrest. 7:10 p.m., 600 block of Grand: Telecommunications harassment complaint. June 2 3:16 p.m., 4300 block of Liberty: Domestic dispute resulting in no arrest. 6:50 p.m., Continue Reading
Vermilion to Digitally Track Road Repairs as Infrastructure Work Continues
Mayor says city is documenting street work, water main breaks and pursuing EPA discussions VERMILION — Vermilion Mayor Russ Owens said the city is beginning a new process to digitally track road repairs as officials continue work on streets, water infrastructure, wastewater issues and long-term EPA-related requirements. Owens gave the Continue Reading
Health Center at Vermilion High School Open to Broader Community
Health Center at Vermilion High School Open to Broader Community Erie County Community Health Center says patients do not have to live in Vermilion or Erie County to use the site VERMILION — A health center located inside Vermilion High School is not just for students, and residents do not Continue Reading
Vermilion Fire, Police Chiefs Update Council on Equipment, Training and Safety Plans
Fire department reports apparatus repairs, while police discuss festival safety, Marine Patrol and e-bike concerns VERMILION — Vermilion’s fire and police chiefs updated City Council on equipment, training and safety planning during the June 1 Health and Safety Committee meeting. Fire Chief Bill Brown said the Vermilion Fire Department responded Continue Reading
Transient Rental Debate Highlights Differences Across Vermilion Neighborhoods
VERMILION — A proposed update to Vermilion’s transient rental rules drew a lengthy discussion during the May 18 Legislative Committee meeting, with city officials pointing to safety, compliance and neighborhood concerns while several Linwood Park cottage owners argued their historic seasonal community should not be treated the same as full-time Continue Reading