Main Street Beach Gate Malfunctions, Damages Car, Closes Lot
A malfunctioning automated gate at the Main Street Beach upper parking lot caused disabling damage to a vehicle Saturday night, prompting a closure of the lot, which remains blocked as of June 1 and has been personally confirmed by this reporter within the last 30 minutes. The incident occurred at Continue Reading
Vermilion’s $5 Million Surplus: Where Should It Go?
The City of Vermilion has accumulated a general fund surplus of approximately $5 million, prompting ongoing debate over how the money should be used. The surplus follows years of conservative budgeting, but it has also raised questions about whether residents were overtaxed. City officials have described the surplus as an Continue Reading
Severe Solar Storm May Spark Widespread Northern Lights Late Sunday Into Monday
A powerful solar eruption may deliver one of the most intense geomagnetic storms of the year late Sunday night into early Monday morning, potentially making the aurora borealis visible across much of the continental United States. On Friday, the Sun unleashed an M8.2-class solar flare along with a direct coronal Continue Reading
Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration to End Humanitarian Parole for Over 500,000 Immigrants
Washington, D.C. — In a decision with far-reaching implications, the U.S. Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to proceed with ending humanitarian parole protections for more than half a million immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. The Court issued a brief order on Thursday lifting a lower-court injunction Continue Reading
Cyber Incident Disrupts Lorain County Government Services
Lorain — Lorain County officials are investigating a network security incident that has disrupted several government systems and forced the temporary closure of multiple county departments. In a public announcement shared by the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office, the Commissioners confirmed that the county is working with third-party cybersecurity experts to Continue Reading
FOUND: Historic Medallion – Help Us Return It to the Rightful Owner
A well-known and respected community member in Vermilion recently discovered this detailed medallion lying on the sidewalk near West Marine in Sandusky. It’s engraved with a date from 1914 and appears to be a military or cadet-related award—likely second prize in a championship of some kind. The finder is a Continue Reading
Main Street Vermilion 2024 Annual Report: Anchored in Community
Main Street Vermilion has released its 2024 Annual Report, highlighting a landmark year of growth, creativity, and community impact under the banner “Main Streets are for Everyone.” In 2024, the nonprofit organization officially purchased its longtime home at 685 Main Street, reinforcing its commitment to downtown revitalization. With over 7,200 Continue Reading
Vermilion’s Best on the Field This Week? Meet Them Here
This week, we recognize two outstanding Vermilion Sailors athletes for their incredible performances. From the desk of Vermilion Sailors Athletic Director Andy Stillman. Senior – Severin Kretchmar Kretchmar completed his Vermilion career by setting a new season record of 29-3 and career record at 1st singles of 96-27 (98-27 overall). Continue Reading
Vermilion Police Blotter: May 19–26, 2025 – Arrests, Rescues & More
From unruly juveniles to a dramatic ditch-side rescue, the latest blotter from the desk of Vermilion Police Chief Chris Hartung gives a look into the week’s law enforcement activity. Below are the highlights from May 19 to May 26, 2025: May 19 May 20 May 21 May 22 May 23 Continue Reading
Deputy Killed in Line of Duty in Morrow County
MARENGO, OH — May 26, 2025 — A 25-year-old sheriff’s deputy was killed Monday morning in Morrow County following an officer-involved shooting at a residence in the 100 block of County Road 26. According to a statement from Morrow County Sheriff John L. Hinton, the incident began when the Sheriff’s Continue Reading