Vermilion Man Who Faces Two Counts of Child Pornography Charges Has Hearing Set for March 20
A Vermilion man, Matthew G. Rich, is facing two felony charges under Ohio Revised Code 2907.322, related to pandering sexually explicit material involving a minor. Rich, 40, was arrested earlier this week, and his case is currently being handled in Vermilion Municipal Court, located at 687 Decatur Street. Court records Continue Reading
Lorain County Dog Shelter Is Full—But This Smart Fix Could Help Dog Owners
At the March 14th Lorain County Commissioners meeting, the newly appointed Dog Warden Andy Laubenthal addressed the persistent issue of kennel overcrowding and proposed strategic fee adjustments to enhance dog return and adoption rates. Persistent Overcrowding Challenges Laubenthal reported that the county’s dog kennel, equipped with 28 full-size kennels, has Continue Reading
LCAAA Awards Banquet at German’s Villa 10/13 Recap
Nick Molnar Nick Molnar has been an OHSAA track and cross country official for 28 years. He is the local rules interpreter and chairperson of the scholarship committee for the Lorain County Track Officials Association. At the Comet Relays, and other large invitational meets in the county, Nick is usually Continue Reading
Lorain County Commissioners March 14 Meeting Visual Hub
Agenda Attachments The Lorain County Board of Commissioners holds regular public meetings at the Lorain County Administration Building, located at 226 Middle Avenue, 4th Floor, Elyria, OH 44035. As of February 2025, meetings are typically scheduled bi-weekly on Tuesday evenings and Friday mornings. However, meeting times can vary, and additional Continue Reading
Love Dogs? Here’s Your Chance to Make a Difference at the Lorain County Dog Kennel!
For dog lovers in Lorain County, there’s a rewarding way to give back to the community—volunteering at the Lorain County Dog Kennel (LCDK). This shelter, located at 301 Hadaway Court, Elyria, OH, provides a temporary home for lost and stray dogs while working to reunite them with their families or Continue Reading
Vermilion’s Budget Boost Boomerang: What You Need to Know About the City’s $4.1M Increase and How It’s Raising Insurance Rates
At the March 10th Vermilion City Council Finance Committee meeting, Finance Director Amy Hendricks presented an overview of the city’s financial status, including key budget adjustments and updates on insurance costs impacting city operations. Budget Adjustments for 2025 The first reading of the appropriation updates for 2025 was introduced, reflecting Continue Reading
Vermilion Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges Following Cyber Tipline Report
VERMILION, OH – The Vermilion Police Department (VPD) has announced the arrest of a local man following a cybercrime investigation initiated by a tip from the Ohio Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. According to the VPD, the department received a Cyber Tipline Report regarding allegations of child pornography Continue Reading
Community Support Lifts Lorain County 4-H to a Record-Breaking $33,000
PRESS RELEASE Lorain County 4-H Endowment Board Dinner and Auction The Lorain County 4-H Endowment Board members were excited to learn that we had a RECORD-BREAKING event! “The support from our community and attendees was impressive and humbling. It was a very successful evening for Lorain County 4-H youth” said Continue Reading
Hawaii Ice: Now Bringing the Aloha Spirit to Vermilion, One Cup at a Time
UPDATE: Now, Hawaii Ice is giving back to the community in a new way. Owner Jen has announced a school supply donation initiative to support local students. “If any kid needs school supplies refreshed, just swing by the truck. My constant hours are 6 to 9 AM, Monday through Friday, Continue Reading
New Tax Credit on the Table—Will Vermilion City Council Approve It?
At the Vermilion City Council’s Legislative Committee meeting on March 10, discussions intensified over Ordinance 2025-12, which proposes restoring the full 1% income tax credit for residents who work outside the city. The debate centered on the financial impact of such a move and potential tax relief for seniors. At Continue Reading