Vermilion Fire Department Weekly Report: August 17 – August 22
VERMILION — The Vermilion Fire Department responded to a range of calls between August 17 and August 22, providing assistance across the community. From the desk of Vermilion Fire Chief Bill Brown. Below is a summary of the incidents reported during the week: August 17 August 18 August 19 August Continue Reading
Sailor Standouts: Vermilion’s Athletes of the Week
This week, we recognize two outstanding Vermilion Sailors athletes for their incredible performances. From the desk of Vermilion Sailors Athletic Director Andy Stillman. Senior – Kaylee Herchler Kaylee is one of the strongest heartbeats on the team. She is dedicated, welcoming, and a presence on the field that helps distribute Continue Reading
Ritter Library’s Collin Kuhn Receives Statewide Emerging Leader Award
VERMILION — Collin Kuhn, Youth Services Associate at Ritter Public Library, has been named the recipient of the 2025 Emerging Leader Award by the Ohio Library Council (OLC). The annual award honors library professionals who demonstrate strong leadership potential and a commitment to advancing library services early in their careers. Continue Reading
Vermilion Schools See Morning Traffic Delays After High School Busing Suspension
VERMILION — Traffic near Sailorway Drive and surrounding streets was heavily congested Thursday morning as families adjusted to the district’s temporary suspension of school bus transportation for students in grades 9 through 12. Around 7:05 a.m., traffic was backed up along Douglas Street from Route 60 to the south entrance Continue Reading
Beyond Public School: Education Choices for Ohio Families
In Ohio, children are required by law to attend school, but many parents aren’t aware of just how many options they actually have. While public schools serve most families, they aren’t the only path available and finding the right fit can make a world of difference in a child’s education. Continue Reading
Police Respond to Report of DoorDash Driver With Visible Firearm Holstered on Delivery in Vermilion
Police Respond to Report of DoorDash Driver With Visible Firearm in Vermilion Vermilion police responded to a report of a suspicious person on August 19, 2025, after a resident expressed concern about a delivery driver openly carrying a firearm while making a DoorDash delivery. The call came in around 3:21 Continue Reading
Lorain’s Lighthouse Stars in New Thriller Beneath the Light
LORAIN — Hollywood-based filmmaker and Lorain native John Baumgartner is coming home to celebrate the Ohio premiere of his supernatural thriller, Beneath the Light. The red-carpet premiere takes place on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at the Lorain Palace Theatre, giving local audiences the first chance to experience the film that’s Continue Reading
Vermilion Police BlotterAugust 4 – August 17, 2025
The following incidents were reported by the Vermilion Police Department during the period of August 4 through August 17, 2025. The blotter is compiled from information provided by Police Chief Chris Hartung. August 4 August 5 August 6 August 7 August 8 August 9 August 10 August 11 August 12 Continue Reading
Lawmakers Outline Property Tax, School Funding Changes at Vermilion Forum
VERMILION — State Representatives Kellie Deeter (R-District 54) and D.J. Swearingen (R-District 89) met with residents Aug. 12 at the Goodwill Opportunity Center on Liberty Avenue to outline recent legislative efforts tied to property taxes and school funding. The two lawmakers, who represent Lorain and Erie counties, walked through a Continue Reading
Vermilion Council Hears Update on Megasite and Wastewater Future
Vermilion City Council devoted part of Monday’s meeting to a presentation on Lorain County’s newly awarded 67 million dollar state grant for wastewater infrastructure, a development officials say could reshape Vermilion’s long-term sewer plans. Mayor Jim Forthofer introduced Lorain County Administrator Jeff Armbruster and attorney Lou McMahon, who outlined how Continue Reading