Cleveland Man Arrested After High-Speed Pursuit Ends in Vermilion
Vermilion, Ohio — A Cleveland man was arrested early Thursday morning following a high-speed pursuit that began on State Route 13 and ended near mile marker 159.4 on State Route 2 within the city limits of Vermilion. According to law enforcement records, troopers from the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Sandusky Continue Reading
Self-Serve Dog Wash Opens in Vermilion-on-the-Lake
What began as a simple need for storage turned into a practical new service for local pet owners. Local resident Gerry Anderson, who lives in the Edison Estates neighborhood, opened Wash Your Paws in March at 435 Overlook Road. The self-serve pet wash is tucked in front of a newly built garage near the lake and Continue Reading
VHS Assistant Principal Jay Lukasko to Retire in August
After more than two decades of service to Vermilion Local Schools, Assistant Principal John (Jay) Lukasko will retire effective August 18, 2025. Lukasko spent 20 years as a social studies teacher at Vermilion High School before stepping into administration, where he has served as assistant principal for the past several Continue Reading
VFD Chief Eyes $1.8M Fire Truck, Skips Replacing Engine 84
The city’s fire department is moving ahead with plans to purchase a new ladder truck to replace its 1999 model, but Fire Chief Bill Brown made it clear during Monday night’s Health and Safety Committee meeting that this isn’t just a routine replacement, it’s part of a larger strategy to Continue Reading
Scam Targets Vermilion Businesses With $50K Paving Bills
Vermilion police are investigating a scam involving individuals who pose as paving contractors and target local businesses with inflated invoices for unauthorized work. According to police, the suspects approach business owners claiming they have leftover asphalt from a nearby job and offer to fill potholes at a low price per Continue Reading
VPD Weekend Roundup: Welfare Check Scare, DV, Trespass
From suspicious activity and juvenile mischief to welfare checks and domestic violence reports, the Vermilion Police Department responded to a wide range of calls over the weekend of May 9–11, 2025. Officers remained visible through routine patrols, traffic stops, and business checks across the city, while also addressing serious concerns Continue Reading
$5 License Fee Approved to Boost Lorain County Road Funding
ELYRIA — Lorain County Commissioners have approved a new $5 motor vehicle license fee aimed at unlocking millions of dollars in state infrastructure funding. The decision came during the board’s May 9 meeting and was presented as a strategic move to maximize returns for local road and bridge projects. The Continue Reading
Matthew Rich Case Moves to Lorain County Common Pleas
The criminal case against Matthew G. Rich, 40, of Vermilion, has officially moved from Vermilion Municipal Court to the Lorain County Court of Common Pleas. Rich is facing two second-degree felony counts related to pandering sexually oriented material involving a minor. The charges were originally filed under case number CRA2500052 Continue Reading
Kristina Edmison Pretrial Continued as Plea Talks Advance
A pretrial conference for VHS teacher Kristina Edmison and five co-defendants was held on May 8, 2025, in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court. The hearing was brief, with the court granting an oral motion by Edmison’s counsel to continue the pretrial due to ongoing discovery and active plea negotiations. The Continue Reading
William J. “B.J.” McCale Honored at National Fallen Firefighters Memorial
EMMITSBURG, MARYLAND — The name of William J. “B.J.” McCale, a dedicated firefighter/EMT with Vermilion Township Fire Department, now stands among America’s honored fire service heroes. McCale, who passed away at age 50 following a cardiac emergency during a training session in 2023, was formally honored during the 44th Annual Continue Reading