No library card or degree needed at Aunt Ruth’s Family Store Beer Library
VERMILION — A small convenience store in Vermilion on the Lake is drawing attention with a creative new twist, and owner Brian Pullis says it is already bringing more people through the door. Inside Aunt Ruth’s Family Store, Pullis has introduced what he calls the “Beer Library,” a redesigned walk-in Continue Reading
Vermilion Police Department Blotter: March 23–29, 2026
VERMILION — The following incidents were reported by the Vermilion Police Department. March 23, 2026Nothing to report. March 24, 20261105 – 600 block of Main St.: Theft complaint resulting in an arrest for theft.1334 – 600 block of Main St.: Theft complaint resulting in an arrest for theft.1516 – 3000 Continue Reading
Fire Breaks Out at Vermilion Airbnb Property on Cooper Foster Park Road
VERMILION — A fire at a short-term rental property on Cooper Foster Park Road Monday morning caused significant exterior damage, but no injuries were reported, according to the Vermilion Fire Department. Fire crews were dispatched at 11:53 a.m. March 30 to 1610 Cooper Foster Park Road for a possible structure Continue Reading
Vermilion Man Dies After Being Pinned Beneath Vehicle at Local Business
Update: This story was updated to include obituary information confirming that David Williams was preceded in death by his daughter, Paige Williams, on March 6, 2026. VERMILION — A 45-year-old Vermilion man has died after being pinned beneath a vehicle at a local business Tuesday morning. According to the Vermilion Continue Reading
Sherod Park restroom project nears completion after county grant, city match
VERMILION — New restroom facilities have been delivered at Sherod Park, bringing a long-awaited public amenity closer to completion after more than a year of planning, grant coordination and city approval. The project, formally known as the Sherod Park Comfort Station, was made possible through an $85,000 Erie County community Continue Reading
Showse Park transformation moves ahead through three-phase effort
VERMILION — A multi-phase transformation is underway at Showse Park, fueled by private donations, grant support and community partnerships aimed at turning the space into one of Vermilion’s premier public destinations. Vermilion City Council President Jeff Lucas said the project began with a shared vision between himself, city leadership and Continue Reading
Judge blocks Vermilion voter-approved TIF rule after city challenge in Erie County court
VERMILION — The City of Vermilion successfully challenged a voter-approved charter amendment over tax increment financing, or TIF, in Erie County Common Pleas Court, where a judge ruled the measure cannot be enforced. Judge Roger E. Binette found the amendment conflicts with Ohio law and gives voting power to people Continue Reading
Large crowd gathers for No Kings in Vermilion
About 400 people gather in downtown area VERMILION — About 400 people gathered on Saturday afternoon at Exchange Park in Vermilion for a No Kings rally, drawing participants from the local area and surrounding communities. The event was part of a broader day of coordinated demonstrations across Erie and Huron counties. Organized by Firelands Indivisible, founder Kate Continue Reading
Lorain County approves land purchase for proposed Vermilion wastewater facility
VERMILION — Lorain County commissioners have approved the purchase of two parcels with frontage on Sunnyside and Brownhelm Station roads, north of the railroad tracks, as part of plans for a proposed wastewater facility in Vermilion. The action came during the commissioners’ March 27 meeting, following executive session, and authorizes Continue Reading
Port Authority operations manager to leave in May
VERMILION — The Vermilion Port Authority is preparing for a key staffing transition after Operations Manager Arron Bias announced he will be leaving this spring to pursue an opportunity with the U.S. Coast Guard. Bias told board members he is aiming to leave in mid-May. Several years with the Port Continue Reading