Vermilion Police Blotter: July 14–20, 2025
The following incidents were reported to the Vermilion Police Department between July 14 and July 20, 2025, as provided by Chief Chris Hartung. This weekly blotter highlights a range of activity including fraud complaints, vandalism, and multiple arrests stemming from traffic stops and other incidents. July 14, 2025 July 15, Continue Reading
Confirmed Meth Discovery During May Arrest Leads to New Felony Charge
A Vermilion Township woman was arrested twice this year—first on bench warrants, then later on a felony drug charge—after jail staff discovered suspected methamphetamine during a routine search. On May 5, 2025, Kimberly Ann Phillips, 59, was arrested at her residence on Darrow Road by deputies from the Erie County Continue Reading
Elderly Woman Injured After Fall on Liberty Avenue
An elderly woman was injured this afternoon after tripping and falling in the middle of Liberty Avenue in front of The Vermilion Boat Club. The incident briefly blocked traffic in both directions as Vermilion police officers quickly arrived on scene. Officers acted swiftly to ensure the woman’s safety and redirect Continue Reading
Vermilion Board Advances $47M Bond, Hires VP
At its July 14 regular meeting, the Vermilion Local School District Board of Education voted to move forward with placing a $47 million bond issue on the November 4 ballot, approved a new high school assistant principal, and reviewed a range of personnel and financial items as the district prepares Continue Reading
UPDATE: Developer Withdraws Plans for 112-Unit Housing Proposal… for Now
The rezoning process for a proposed 112-unit affordable housing development on Douglas Street took a surprise turn this week. According to a source within the city, the development team at Wallick Communities has decided not to move forward at this time. The source said the developer realized that even if Continue Reading
AP Cut, New Principal Hired as VLSD Bond Vote Looms
The Vermilion Local School District Board of Education held two public meetings in June and early July to address major staffing changes, approve year-end financial actions, and formally place a $47 million bond issue on the November 2025 ballot. New High School Principal Hired At the June 9 regular meeting, Continue Reading
Council Debates Cannabis Zones and Ice Cream Trucks
At the July 14 Vermilion City Council Committee meetings, council members reviewed community safety issues, street repairs, potential zoning updates for recreational cannabis, and an amendment to the city’s food truck ordinance. Public Safety Takes Center Stage Police Chief Chris Hartung delivered an emotional report on the July 10 domestic Continue Reading
Cherry Road Zoning Dispute Returns to BZA in Appeal
Tonight the Vermilion Township Board of Zoning Appeals met to consider an appeal filed by Assistant Erie County Prosecutor Charles Bennett. The appeal challenges a zoning compliance decision made by Township Zoning Inspector Joe Baxter concerning the property of Robert and Jessica Dunn on Cherry Road. The dispute originated from Continue Reading
Planning Commission Advances Rezoning for 112-Unit Housing Proposal
On July 9, the Vermilion Municipal Planning Commission voted 3 to 2 to recommend a zoning change that would allow Wallick Asset Management LLC to move forward with a proposed 112-unit affordable housing development on Douglas Street. Representatives James McCune and Matt Dennis, speaking on behalf of Wallick Communities, outlined Continue Reading
Vermilion Police Blotter: July 7–13, 2025
The following incidents were reported by the Vermilion Police Department between July 7 and July 13, 2025. This summary is provided by Police Chief Chris Hartung and includes a range of public safety matters, from welfare checks and fraud to a homicide investigation. July 7, 2025 July 8, 2025 July Continue Reading