“It Started in Our City”: Vermilion Police Help Catch Suspect in Horrific Livestream Case
A multi-state child exploitation investigation led by the FBI began right here in Vermilion, according to Police Chief Chris Hartung during his report to council at this week’s city council meeting. The case resulted in the federal arrest of Onai Kedar Wilbur Wright, 25, of Bridgeport, Connecticut. Wright is accused Continue Reading
Vermilion Council Considers Rolling Back 48% Water Rate Hike
Your water bill may go down soon. At Monday’s council meeting, Vermilion leaders said they want to undo the 48% water and sewer rate increase that happened last year. They asked the Clerk of Council to begin preparing legislation that would bring rates back to where they were in January Continue Reading
VOL Sees Overdose and Gun-Related Welfare Check
A pair of emergency calls within minutes of each other on Sunday evening, April 13, prompted swift response from local police, fire, and EMS personnel in the Woodside Avenue and Mornington Road neighborhoods of Vermilion. At 8:02 p.m., a medical emergency was reported on Woodside Avenue, where a 38-year-old male Continue Reading
Russ Owens Floats New Ideas to Fix Vermilion’s Roads
Vermilion’s roads are a well-known problem—but the right solution is still up for discussion. While some suggest a modest road levy could help fund repair over several decades, not everyone believes a levy will pass—or that it should be the only option on the table or considered at all. During Continue Reading
Weekend Law Enforcement Blotter Vermilion
Here is a summary of the most notable law enforcement activity in Vermilion and Vermilion Township from April 11–13, 2025. Incidents were reported by both the Vermilion Police Department and the Erie County Sheriff’s Office, highlighting a mix of routine patrols and more serious public safety responses. Below are the Continue Reading
Neighbors Speak Out: Why Birchview, Hollyview, and Idleview Are Asking for Attention
At Vermilion’s April 7 City Council meeting, residents from Birchview, Idleview, and the 4700 block of Hollyview came forward to describe what life is like when your street has been neglected for decades. A new video released by Vermilion Daily drives the point home — literally — showing a firsthand Continue Reading
Harbourtown Community Church Had Vermilion Hopping with Their Free Easter Egg Hunt
Victory Park and the Harbourtown Fine Arts Center yard were hopping with excitement on Saturday, April 12, as Harbourtown Community Church hosted its FREE Community Easter Egg Hunt for children from walkers through 5th grade. The event began at 10 a.m. and drew an estimated 75 to 100 children, divided Continue Reading
Vermilion Council Restores Full 1% Tax Credit After Years of Controversy
In a closely watched vote Monday night, Vermilion City Council passed Ordinance 2025-12, restoring the full 1% income tax credit for residents who pay municipal income tax elsewhere. Council President Steve Herron led the reading of the ordinance. After some debate, the measure was approved by a 4–3 vote, with Continue Reading
From Local Life to Felony Charges: The Case Against Matthew Rich
Vermilion, Ohio – Matthew G. Rich, 40, of Vermilion, has been formally bound over to the Lorain County Court of Common Pleas following charges of two counts of pandering sexually oriented matter involving a minor, a second-degree felony under Ohio Revised Code 2907.322. According to court records from Vermilion Municipal Continue Reading
Egg Hunts and Events Galore: Everything Happening in Vermilion This Weekend!
Friday, April 11 Paper Moon Winery2008 State Rd, Vermilion Vermilion Valley Vineyards11005 Gore Orphanage Rd, Wakeman Quaker Steak & Lube5150 Liberty Ave, Vermilion Rudy’s Bar & Grill5665 Liberty Ave, Vermilion VOL Clubhouse Fish Fry3780 Edgewater Blvd, Vermilion Holland Bond VFW7576 Poorman Rd, Vermilion Saturday, April 12 Paper Moon Winery Vermilion Continue Reading