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
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
No Kings protest planned for Vermilion March 28
VERMILION — A “No Kings” protest is planned for Saturday, March 28, at Exchange Park in Vermilion, as part of a broader national day of demonstrations. The event, hosted by Firelands Indivisible, is scheduled for noon to 2 p.m. and is one of several coordinated protests planned across Erie and Continue Reading
Packed Lorain County commissioners meeting draws public comment on JFS strike, sewer and mega site concerns
ELYRIA — A packed Lorain County Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday, Feb. 24 drew more than a dozen speakers during public participation, many of them connected to the ongoing strike at Lorain County Job and Family Services. Other residents used the microphone to raise concerns about sewer planning, the county’s Continue Reading
New Vermilion City Council Sworn In; Key City Officials Appointed
The newly seated Vermilion City Council was officially sworn in Friday night during an organizational meeting at the Vermilion Municipal Complex, marking the start of the council’s 2026 term. The council is led by Jeff Lucas, who was sworn in as council president. Other members sworn in include Gary Howell, Continue Reading
Vermilion Council Updated on Charter Amendment Lawsuit as Case Moves on Expedited Track
Vermilion City Council received a detailed procedural update Monday night regarding the ongoing legal challenge involving a voter-approved charter amendment, as Law Director Susan Anderson outlined the status of the case, the city’s legal role and what comes next under a court-ordered expedited schedule. According to Anderson, the case has Continue Reading
Russell Owens Sworn In as Vermilion’s Next Mayor During Courtroom Ceremony
Vermilion Mayor-elect Russell Owens was formally sworn in Tuesday afternoon during a small ceremony held at the Vermilion Municipal Courtroom. The oath of office was administered by Vermilion Municipal Judge Zack Dolyk at approximately 4:15 p.m. The ceremony was attended by roughly 30 people, including family members, friends, and local Continue Reading
City Files Lawsuit to Block Charter Amendment on TIF Rules
The City of Vermilion has filed a lawsuit in Erie County Common Pleas Court seeking to stop the implementation of a voter-approved charter amendment that changes how tax-increment financing, or TIF, can be used in future development projects. A TIF allows the city to use the extra property tax money Continue Reading
Ward 5 Seat Filled Early After November Resignation
Alec Bonawit has been sworn in to serve Ward 5 for the final two meetings of the current Vermilion City Council term. The swearing-in took place at the end of the December 1 council meeting, following a request by Council President John Gabriel. Bonawit was elected in November to begin Continue Reading
Recount Confirms Results in Vermilion Township Trustee Election
Vermilion Township — The Vermilion Township trustee race is officially settled after an automatic recount confirmed Keith Sexton as one of the winners in this year’s local election. The recount, completed Wednesday by the Erie County Board of Elections, upheld the original results from Election Night. Sexton was one of Continue Reading