Vermilion Fire Department Blotter: May 31 – June 6
From the Desk of Fire Chief Bill Brown For immediate emergencies requiring fire, EMS, or police assistance, please always dial 9-1-1. For non-emergency inquiries or situations that do not pose an immediate threat, you may reach the Vermilion Police Department’s non-emergency line at 440-967-6116, as they often handle dispatch for Continue Reading
Vermilion Sailor Athletics Athletes of the Week
This week, we recognize five outstanding Vermilion Sailors athletes for their incredible performances. From the desk of Vermilion Sailors Athletic Director Andy Stillman. Aaron Mathis, Brady Parker, Jonathon Brass, Evan Kuhns: Boys 4×100 The relay ran a 43.10 (school record) and finished 12th at the State Track and Field Meet last Continue Reading
Festival of the Fish Set to Make Waves in Vermilion: Big Hair, Mulletmania & Major Economic Impact
The Vermilion Chamber of Commerce is proud to present one of its signature summer events, the 59th annual Festival of the Fish, happening June 13–15 in downtown Vermilion. This year’s theme, “Fishing in the 80s: Big Hair & Mulletmania,” delivers a fun, throwback twist to a cherished tradition that brings Continue Reading
Vermilion: Planning Commission Proposes Cannabis Zones to Council
The future of cannabis businesses in Vermilion is taking shape, with the Vermilion Municipal Planning Commission recently forwarding specific zoning recommendations to City Council. However, as discussions at a subsequent Council meeting revealed, the path forward remains complex, with no local ordinances yet in place. For over a year, Vermilion Continue Reading
Vermilion Fire Department Explores Dedicated EMS Service
The Vermilion Fire Department (VFD) is embarking on a significant step in its evolution, exploring the possibility of establishing a dedicated EMS function for the city. This initiative was a central theme in remarks from Mayor Jim Forthofer and Fire Chief Bill Brown at the recent City Council meeting. Mayor Continue Reading
Two Lorain Residents Plead Guilty in 2022 Vermilion Overdose Death
Two Lorain residents have pleaded guilty in connection with the May 2022 overdose death of a Vermilion man, court records from Lorain County Common Pleas Court show. Tyler Wayne Fox, 25, and Abigail Suzanne Link, 25, both of West 20th Street in Lorain, were indicted on October 27, 2022, on Continue Reading
Police Chief Warns of BMV Text Scam Targeting Vermilion Residents
During the June 9 Health & Safety Committee meeting, Vermilion Police Chief Chris Hartung warned residents about a scam making the rounds in Ohio. Scammers are sending text messages claiming to be from the Department of Motor Vehicles—but as Chief Hartung pointed out, Ohio doesn’t have a DMV. We have Continue Reading
Vermilion Police Tackle Fights, Fraud, and Barking Dogs
The Vermilion Police Department responded to a range of calls this past week, handling everything from civil disputes to arrests for operating a vehicle under the influence. Below is a summary of notable incidents: June 2, 2025 June 3, 2025 June 4, 2025 June 5, 2025 June 6, 2025 June Continue Reading
Vehicle Fire Slows Eastbound Route 2 Near Oak Point Road
Image credit: Danielle Herron Amherst, Ohio – June 8, 2025 Traffic was slowed on State Route 2 eastbound late Sunday afternoon following a vehicle fire between Oak Point Road and State Route 58. The incident occurred around 7 p.m., with emergency crews from Amherst Police and Fire responding swiftly to the scene. Continue Reading
Road Rage Flares in Vermilion: Car vs. Bikes
A recent and volatile incident that began on State Route 2 and moved into Vermilion’s town limits has brought into sharp focus a disturbing trend on local roadways: the increasing frequency and intensity of road rage confrontations, often involving aggressive driving between passenger vehicles and motorcycles. These altercations, which can Continue Reading