Haber Road proposal dies without second
Trustees question temporary resurfacing plan VERMILION TWP — A proposal to begin discussing a joint road-repair agreement with the city of Vermilion died Wednesday after neither of the chair’s fellow trustees seconded the motion. Township Chair Kenn Baughman proposed opening negotiations with the city over resurfacing Haber Road, which is Continue Reading
Township backs senior address-sign pilot
Reflective markers could aid first responders VERMILION TWP — Older residents could receive reflective address signs through a new pilot program intended to help first responders locate homes more quickly during emergencies. Vermilion Township trustees unanimously agreed Wednesday to work with Erie County Serving Our Seniors on the Reflective Address Continue Reading
Educators plan school funding town hall
Vermilion leaders involved in event SHEFFIELD LAKE — Educators from five area school districts will host a public town hall Aug. 11 to explain recent changes to Ohio’s school funding system and discuss what organizers say are their effects on local schools. The free event will run from 6 to Continue Reading
Council rejects urban county proposal
Members cite funding uncertainties VERMILION — City Council rejected a proposal Monday to join Lorain County’s federal community development program after members raised questions about funding guarantees, project selection and Vermilion’s existing relationship with Erie County. Lorain County Commissioner Jeff Riddell asked council to approve a cooperation agreement supporting the Continue Reading
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