John Gabriel Sworn In as Vermilion City Council President Following Herron’s Resignation
Photo courtesy of Jim Forthofer On May 1, 2025, Vermilion Mayor Jim Forthofer swore in John Gabriel as the interim Council President for the City of Vermilion. Gabriel will serve the remainder of Steve Herron’s unexpired term, which runs through December 31, 2025. Herron submitted his resignation effective April 30, Continue Reading
Stolen Truck, Strange Men? & Gun Versus Geese!
Vermilion Police Department Blotter: April 26-30, 2025 Editor’s Note: The purpose of publishing police blotters is simple: to keep the public informed. These reports show the kinds of calls Vermilion officers respond to—ranging from routine patrols to serious incidents. Transparency helps residents stay aware of what’s happening in their neighborhoods Continue Reading
Glass Fragments Prompt Bread Recall at Giant Eagle Stores—What Vermilion Shoppers Need to Know
A nationwide bread recall has reached Ohio—and possibly Vermilion—after reports that loaves sold at Giant Eagle and other retailers may contain glass fragments. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a recall of several frozen bread products distributed by Upper Crust Bakery LP due to the potential contamination. The Continue Reading
Field House Frenzy: How First Responders were the MVPs of a Busy Evening
A normally routine spring afternoon turned hectic on Monday, April 28, 2025, as multiple unrelated emergencies unfolded within a few hours at Vermilion Local Schools sports complex on Sailorway Dr. At 4:26 p.m., first responders were called to the Vermilion Field House after a juvenile was struck in the head Continue Reading
Fire Contained at Vermilion Home; Cause Under Investigation
The Vermilion Fire Department responded rapidly to a reported structure fire Saturday afternoon at 1233 State Street in the City of Vermilion. According to Fire Chief Bill Brown, the first engine arrived on scene within three minutes of the initial dispatch. Upon arrival, firefighters observed heavy smoke coming from both Continue Reading
Vermilion in Bloom Celebrates 19 Years of Beautifying the City
A tradition nearly two decades strong continued Saturday morning as volunteers gathered to launch the 19th year of Vermilion in Bloom, a community-driven initiative dedicated to beautifying the city. Their Gardeners Fair, held last Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Sailorway Middle School, brought together dozens of vendors Continue Reading
State Street Fire Leaves Vermilion Family Without a Home
A Vermilion family is picking up the pieces after losing everything in a house fire on State Street on April 26, 2025. The Vermilion Township Fire Department was dispatched around 2:11 p.m. for reports of a structure fire in a first-floor utility room. Automatic mutual aid was requested to assist. Continue Reading
Vermilion Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over City Income Tax Credit Mistakes
Hundreds — possibly thousands — of Vermilion residents could be owed refunds after years of being overcharged on their city income taxes. A new class action lawsuit, filed April 15, 2025, accuses the City of Vermilion and the Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA) of collecting too much from residents who Continue Reading
Vermilion BZA Approves Big Projects—Here’s What Was Decided
The Vermilion Board of Zoning Appeals met on April 22, 2025, at the Vermilion Municipal Court Complex to review a full agenda of variance requests impacting residents across several city neighborhoods. Under the leadership of Chairwoman Lori Barauskas, the board worked through residential construction projects, home business operations, and signage Continue Reading
ODNR Just Gave Vermilion’s River over 20,000 Fish
On the morning of April 26, 2025, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) and the Vermilion Port Authority hosted a community trout stocking event at the South Street Public Boat Launch, drawing city officials, local students, and members of the public. The event began at 10:00 a.m., with attendees Continue Reading