Veterans Program Helps Vets Plug In as Funding Concerns Surface
VERMILION — A county veterans official told Vermilion City Council that changes to property taxes could put local veterans services at risk. Jacob Smith, executive director of the Lorain County Veterans Service Commission, spoke during the March 23 meeting at the invitation of Council President Jeff Lucas. His message was Continue Reading
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
Cavs Among Teams Searching for New TV Deals After Network Collapse
CLEVELAND — Cleveland Cavaliers fans may soon need a new way to watch games. The NBA has cleared 13 teams, including the Cavaliers, to begin seeking new local television deals for the 2026–27 season after the expected shutdown of their current regional sports partner, Main Street Sports Group, which operates Continue Reading
Woodstock Cafe Strikes a New Chord Under New Ownership
VERMILION — A new chapter is underway at Woodstock Cafe, where Vermilion siblings Jonathan and Haley Bellis have taken the lead at the longtime Main Street business, a family-backed venture entering its next chapter in downtown Vermilion. After years under previous owner Jim Lowder, Woodstock Cafe remains a familiar part Continue Reading
Community Effort Leads to Resolution in Downtown Vermilion Theft Cases
VERMILION — A woman has been ordered to pay restitution to two downtown businesses after pleading guilty to theft charges during a hearing Thursday in Vermilion Municipal Court. According to court records, the incidents occurred on March 20, 2026, and involved merchandise taken from Main Street Threads and Tiffany’s Flowers. Continue Reading
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
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