Vermilion native returns to lead recreation
New director hopes to expand programming VERMILION — After building a career organizing community events and programs in Tennessee and Rhode Island, Chloe Roth has returned to her hometown with a new goal: bringing more recreational opportunities to Vermilion residents throughout the year. Roth, a 2012 Vermilion High School graduate, Continue Reading
Vermilion police add two part-time officers
Former chief returns as detective VERMILION — Vermilion Police have added two part-time officers, including former police Chief Chris Hartung, who is returning to the department as a detective. Police Chief Scott Holmes announced the appointments in a department Facebook post. Hartung was sworn in Oct. 14. He retired as Continue Reading
Police pursuit ends in arrest
Officers draw weapons during traffic stop VERMILION — A 59-year-old man was arrested Tuesday night after failing to stop for Vermilion police along Liberty Avenue, prompting a pursuit that ended near Baumhart Road. James Kiley was taken into custody shortly before 11:40 p.m. Oct. 6 and turned over to North Continue Reading
Wastewater debate reaches private property
Council weighs repairs, inspections, plant future VERMILION — Vermilion officials are weighing the future of the city’s wastewater treatment system while a related discussion Monday turned toward private property, including possible required sewer repairs, assessments, liens and court-authorized inspections. The discussion comes as Mayor Russ Owens continues negotiations with the Continue Reading
Vermilion man, 18, killed in motorcycle crash
Crash remains under investigation RICE TWP — An 18-year-old Vermilion man was killed Friday night in a motorcycle crash in Sandusky County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Gavin McLaughlin, 18, was traveling south on state Route 19 near County Road 127 in Rice Township when the crash occurred Continue Reading
Sailors rally past Redskins, 24-14
Defense shuts out Port Clinton in second half PORT CLINTON — Vermilion scored 18 unanswered points and shut out Port Clinton in the second half Friday night to earn a 24-14 road victory at Tru-Lay Stadium. The win improved the Sailors to 6-1 and handed the Redskins their first loss Continue Reading
Power outage closes middle school early
District says students are safe VERMILION — Sailorway Middle School dismissed students early Tuesday after a partial power outage left the building without full electrical service. Superintendent Wes Weaver said the district learned from Ohio Edison that restoring power would not be a quick process, prompting officials to cancel school Continue Reading
BZA advances 119-home development
Traffic study still pending VERMILION — A proposed 119-home subdivision off Forestview Drive moved another step forward Sept. 22 as the Vermilion Board of Zoning Appeals approved the use of the city’s cluster subdivision rules for the development. The board also handled several residential variance requests during the meeting, including Continue Reading
Council revises license plate reader proposal
Access provisions remain under debate VERMILION — City Council is working toward a revised proposal that would prohibit Vermilion from installing automated license plate readers while addressing concerns about police access to information collected by other agencies. The proposal remained tabled following a Sept. 21 Legislative Committee discussion. Councilman Drew Continue Reading
Park projects, parking concerns draw discussion
Board approves holiday display, grant application Editor’s Note: This article was written directly from the meeting minutes. The agenda and minutes are offered below as well. VERMILION — Park improvements, shoreline erosion and concerns about downtown parking and bicycle safety filled the agenda when the Vermilion Parks and Recreation Board Continue Reading