Lorain County Commissioners Address Infrastructure, Emergency Services, and Public Concerns Over Taxes at 2/28 Meeting
LORAIN COUNTY – The Lorain County Board of Commissioners convened on February 28, 2025, to discuss a range of county matters, including infrastructure funding, emergency management, stormwater mitigation, and public concerns over potential tax increases. Commissioners Dave Moore, Marty Gallagher, and Jeff Riddell were all in attendance. Agenda Attachments State Continue Reading
Ohio Lawmakers Propose Longer School Days: What It Potentially Means for Vermilion’s Families
Ohio lawmakers have introduced a bill that could extend the school year for K-12 students across the state. The proposal, backed by Representatives Adam Bird (R-New Richmond) and Josh Williams (R-Sylvania), aims to increase the minimum instructional hours from 1,001 to 1,054. While supporters argue this change could improve student Continue Reading
Ohio State Patrol Investigates Road Rage Incident on SR-60, VPD Assists, Call Reclassified to 2 car collision.
Update: We were contacted back by Ohio State trooper Wood, who covered the scene. He informed me that the accident was initially responded to as a road rage incident and was then classified as a two-car accident. On February 28, 2025, a road rage incident on SR-60 in Vermilion Township Continue Reading
What’s Happening in Vermilion This Weekend! (Feb 28 – Mar 2)
Friday, February 28, 2025 📅 Date: Friday, Feb 28, 2025⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM📍 Venue: Paper Moon Winery📞 Phone: (440) 967-2500🔗 Facebook: Paper Moon Winery🎸 About: Enjoy a soulful evening with Ethan Haye, whose live tunes blend acoustic rock and folk for a memorable experience. Vermilion Valley Vineyards Continue Reading
Vermilion Board of Zoning Appeals Approves Driveway Variance, Denies Shed Request
The Vermilion Board of Zoning Appeals met on February 25, 2025, at the Vermilion Municipal Complex to review three variance requests. All four board members—Chairman Lori Barauskas, Pete Bahner, Bob Voltz, and Liz Vasil—were present, ensuring a quorum for the meeting.. Watch the meeting here. Approval of Previous Minutes The Continue Reading
Vermilion’s Athletes of the Week: Sophie Habermehl and Bella Phillips Shine in Exceptional Performances
Two Vermilion Sailors athletes made waves this past week with standout performances that showcased their talent, grit, and determination. From the desk of Vermilion Sailor Athletics Director Andy Stillman. Sophie Habermehl has been no stranger to competition this school year, competing in four varsity sports as just a freshman. But Continue Reading
The Feds Want ‘Skin in the Game’—Here’s How The Lorain County Commissioner’s Reluctantly Discuss Getting It
The Lorain County Board of Commissioners convened on February 25, 2025, at 3:30 p.m., addressing a range of fiscal and administrative matters, and county funding. Agenda Attachments Commissioner Gallagher was not present due to commitments of Commissioner Training in Columbus. A quorum was reached with Commissioner Moore and Commissioner Riddell Continue Reading
Vermilion’s Bailey Piwinski Earns Bowling Scholarship After Record-Setting Season
Vermilion, OH – Bailey Piwinski, a senior at Vermilion High School, has officially committed to Huntington University in Indiana, where she will continue her bowling career at the collegiate level. She has been awarded a bowling scholarship, which will be reevaluated annually throughout her four years at the university. Piwinski Continue Reading
Celebrating the Life of Norma Jean Simpson (1952-2025)
Norma Jean Simpson (née Trippett), 72, of Vermilion, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 24, 2025, at Mill Manor Nursing Home after a long and courageous battle with illness. Born on June 25, 1952, in Parkersburg, WV, Norma spent most of her life in Vermilion, a place she always called Continue Reading
Vermilion Police Blotter
Vermilion Police Department Date Time Location Incident Report ID Details 2/23/2025 11:18 Gore Orphanage Rd, Vermilion Fire Call 25-5243 77 Y/O female fell, broke her leg. VFD & LifeCare responded. 2/23/2025 17:46 Speedway Gas – Vermilion Traffic Stop 25-5265 Verbal warning for improper turn. 2/23/2025 18:58 Salem Dr, Vermilion Squad Continue Reading