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
Driver booked after Route 60 crash
Deputy reports firearm, open beer VERMILION TWP — A Vermilion Township man was booked into the Erie County jail Thursday after a single-vehicle crash in which a deputy reported finding him apparently passed out behind the wheel with a handgun on the passenger seat. David Howells, 64, was booked on Continue Reading
Lorain County Transit eyes Vermilion expansion
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
Liberty Avenue checkpoint screens 934 vehicles
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
EDITORIAL COMMENTARY: Accountability begins by showing up
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
Transportation pilot planned for older residents
Cross-county rides address local service gap VERMILION TWP — A 90-day pilot program is expected to restore transportation options for older Erie County residents following the withdrawal of Sandusky Transit service from the Vermilion area. Sue Daugherty of Serving Our Seniors announced the planned program Wednesday during a Vermilion Township Continue Reading
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