Beat the Heat: Pools, Beaches, and Cool Down Tips in Vermilion
With extreme temperatures rolling through Vermilion this week, staying cool is more than just a comfort—it’s a necessity. Whether you’re looking to take a dip, enjoy the Lake Erie breeze, or keep your home bearable without air conditioning, here’s everything you need to know to get through the hottest days Continue Reading
Vermilion Welcomes Food Trucks as Park Revitalization Nears Completion
Vermilion is opening its parks to food trucks under a recently promoted ordinance designed to encourage small business growth and enhance community events. Ordinance 2024-43, passed by City Council in September 2024, establishes clear guidelines for mobile food vendors operating on public property. Although the ordinance has been in place Continue Reading
Trustees Weigh Fire Station Repairs, Cemetery Clearing, and EMS Levy at June Meeting
The Vermilion Township Board of Trustees met on June 18, 2025, to address several infrastructure and zoning issues, including fire station bay door repairs, a proposed cemetery clearing project, and the early steps of placing a full-time EMS levy on the November ballot. Chair Trustee Kenn Baughman, Vice Chair Don Continue Reading
Lorain County Commissioners Address Key Issues and Honor Achievements in Latest Meeting
Elyria, Ohio – The Lorain County Board of Commissioners convened on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, for a meeting that saw the recognition of local athletic excellence, the approval of significant community development initiatives, and discussions surrounding an expedited annexation. The meeting began with a series of proclamations honoring State Track Continue Reading
$23 Million Investment Celebrated as Vermilion Harbor West Pier Repairs Wrap, East Pier Work Begins
VERMILION, OHIO — A major infrastructure milestone was celebrated in Vermilion this week as officials from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the City of Vermilion, and Erie MetroParks gathered to mark the completion of repairs to the Vermilion Harbor West Pier and the official launch of construction on the Continue Reading
Vermilion Parks Board Advances Summer Projects, Approves Key Site Plan
VERMILION, Ohio – June 17, 2025 – Vermilion Parks and Recreation Board Meeting The Vermilion Parks and Recreation Board pushed forward on several major projects and approved a slate of summer community events during a busy meeting Tuesday evening. Key decisions included the approval of a new site plan for Continue Reading
Vermilion City Council Meeting 6/16: VOL Repaving Starts
June 16, 2025 – The Vermilion City Council convened on Monday, June 16, 2025, with a full agenda addressing various community matters and moving forward with significant city projects. The meeting, held at the Vermilion Municipal Court Complex, saw the presence of Ward 1 Pat West, Ward 2 Greg Drew, Continue Reading
Vermilion Fire Department Blotter
From the Desk of Fire Chief Bill Brown Vermilion Fire Incidents: June 7 – June 13 Date Time Nature of Call Location Narrative June 8 14:24 Possible structure fire Cooper Foster Park Road Called for mutual aid to Amherst for a possible structure fire. Cancelled prior to leaving the station. Continue Reading
Vermilion Police Blotter: June 9th – June 15th, 2025
Vermilion police responded to a variety of calls last week, including multiple domestic disturbances, fraud complaints, and motor vehicle incidents. Officers also made arrests related to drug possession, outstanding warrants, and operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Disturbances and Disputes Police were called to several verbal disturbances throughout the week. On Continue Reading
Vermilion School Board Reviews Finances, Plans for Capital Projects
Details from the Vermilion Local School District Board of Education’s regular meeting, held on Monday, May 12, 2025, are now becoming more widely available, with the meeting’s video only recently uploaded to YouTube in mid-June, after another public meeting had already taken place. The May session convened at Vermilion High Continue Reading