Pancake breakfast set to support local mechanic’s cancer recovery
VERMILION — A Vermilion mechanic known for helping others is now receiving that same support back from the community. Joe Pongallo, who is currently recovering from throat cancer treatment, is beginning to regain strength following a difficult stretch of chemotherapy and radiation. “He’s getting stronger day by day,” said his Continue Reading
Apex Strength Club Project Shifts to New Liberty Avenue Site
VERMILION — Plans for a new Apex Strength Club facility are moving forward at a new Liberty Avenue location after the project shifted from a previously proposed site to a larger parcel farther down the road. The project, led by owner John Decker, received preliminary site plan approval during the Continue Reading
Proposed Linwood Landing Food Truck Park Moves Forward; Timeline Still Unclear
VERMILION — A proposed food truck and vendor park near Linwood Park is moving forward, but several steps remain before construction can begin, leaving the opening timeline uncertain. The project, known as Linwood Landing Vendor Park, received support from the Vermilion Planning Commission during its April 1 meeting and is Continue Reading
Vermilion Police Blotter: March 30 Through April 5, 2026
VERMILION — The following incidents were reported to the Vermilion Police Department between March 30 and April 5, 2026. March 30, 2026Officers responded to a harassment complaint in the 800 block of Douglas Street. March 31, 2026Police conducted a welfare check in the 4700 block of Hollyview after a report Continue Reading
Veterans Program Helps Vets Plug In as Funding Concerns Surface
VERMILION — A county veterans official told Vermilion City Council that changes to property taxes could put local veterans services at risk. Jacob Smith, executive director of the Lorain County Veterans Service Commission, spoke during the March 23 meeting at the invitation of Council President Jeff Lucas. His message was Continue Reading
Vermilion challenger enters Erie County commissioner race
VERMILION — Democrat Mindy Kayl, a Vermilion resident and city pool manager, is seeking election to the Erie County Commission seat currently held by Republican Steve Shoffner. Kayl is the only Democratic candidate filed for the seat, while Erie County Board of Elections records show Shoffner is the only Republican Continue Reading
Cavs Among Teams Searching for New TV Deals After Network Collapse
CLEVELAND — Cleveland Cavaliers fans may soon need a new way to watch games. The NBA has cleared 13 teams, including the Cavaliers, to begin seeking new local television deals for the 2026–27 season after the expected shutdown of their current regional sports partner, Main Street Sports Group, which operates Continue Reading
Split vote ends in termination of township building inspector
VERMILION TWP. — The Vermilion Township Board of Trustees voted 2-1 on April 1 to terminate the employment of Building and Zoning Inspector Joe Baxter following an executive session that lasted nearly two hours. Vote follows failed probation extension Trustees entered executive session under Ohio Revised Code 121.22(G)(1), which allows Continue Reading
Woodstock Cafe Strikes a New Chord Under New Ownership
VERMILION — A new chapter is underway at Woodstock Cafe, where Vermilion siblings Jonathan and Haley Bellis have taken the lead at the longtime Main Street business, a family-backed venture entering its next chapter in downtown Vermilion. After years under previous owner Jim Lowder, Woodstock Cafe remains a familiar part Continue Reading
Community Effort Leads to Resolution in Downtown Vermilion Theft Cases
VERMILION — A woman has been ordered to pay restitution to two downtown businesses after pleading guilty to theft charges during a hearing Thursday in Vermilion Municipal Court. According to court records, the incidents occurred on March 20, 2026, and involved merchandise taken from Main Street Threads and Tiffany’s Flowers. Continue Reading