Vermilion Police Blotter 4/16 & 4/17
The Vermilion Police Department works tirelessly to keep our community safe. Below are some of the most notable incidents reported between April 16 and April 17, 2024. Wednesday, April 16 Thursday, April 17 See Something? What You Can Do
The Schools – Part 1: Questions, Concerns, and the Case for Voter Scrutiny on Vermilion’s $47M Bond Levy
Commentary submitted by local attorney Homer Taft The Vermilion School District, encompassing Vermilion Township and part of the City of Vermilion, has proposed a $47 million bond issue for capital repairs and upgrades to be paid for by a 3.91-mill levy on property taxes for 30 years. This article endeavors Continue Reading
Council Changes Hands: Vermilion Thanks Steve Herron, Welcomes John Gabriel as President
Vermilion, OH – April 14, 2025Monday’s Vermilion City Council meeting marked a significant transition as Council President Steve Herron was honored for 14 years of service, and Councilman John Gabriel was unanimously appointed to take his place. During the meeting, council members paused to reflect on Herron’s contributions, describing him Continue Reading
Vermilion High Principal Jennifer Bengele Resigns After 23 Years
By Erik Jones Jennifer Bengele, longtime principal of Vermilion High School, has announced she will step down from her role effective June 30. Bengele shared the news in a public letter on April 15, confirming that she will be accepting a new position as Director of Curriculum and Instruction at Continue Reading
Vermilion Sailor Athletics Top Athletes of the Week!
This week, we recognize two outstanding Vermilion Sailors athletes for their incredible performances. From the desk of Vermilion Sailors Athletic Director Andy Stillman. Senior – Terrence Anders Senior – Terrence Anders. Terrence won the third singles championship at the Lorain County tournament this past weekend. In the championship match, Terrence Continue Reading
“I Just Want to Be Part of the Community”: Hawaii Ice Owner Asks Vermilion Council for Food Truck Fairness
Jennifer Karres, owner of Hawaii Ice, stood before Vermilion City Council Monday night and shared what she called her “five-year fight” to keep her dream alive. Despite being the only food truck permit holder in the City of Vermilion, Karres says the red tape — especially during festivals and Third Continue Reading
“It Started in Our City”: Vermilion Police Help Catch Suspect in Horrific Livestream Case
A multi-state child exploitation investigation led by the FBI began right here in Vermilion, according to Police Chief Chris Hartung during his report to council at this week’s city council meeting. The case resulted in the federal arrest of Onai Kedar Wilbur Wright, 25, of Bridgeport, Connecticut. Wright is accused Continue Reading
The Trouble with Tariffs
“…. problems with the current tariff approach have threatened American investment. For several reasons, it’s caused many investors to begin considering America a bad place to invest.”
Vermilion Council Considers Rolling Back 48% Water Rate Hike
Your water bill may go down soon. At Monday’s council meeting, Vermilion leaders said they want to undo the 48% water and sewer rate increase that happened last year. They asked the Clerk of Council to begin preparing legislation that would bring rates back to where they were in January Continue Reading
VOL Sees Overdose and Gun-Related Welfare Check
A pair of emergency calls within minutes of each other on Sunday evening, April 13, prompted swift response from local police, fire, and EMS personnel in the Woodside Avenue and Mornington Road neighborhoods of Vermilion. At 8:02 p.m., a medical emergency was reported on Woodside Avenue, where a 38-year-old male Continue Reading