Fire, EMS Costs Remain A Concern In Vermilion Township
VERMILION TWP — Vermilion Township Fire Department officials reported another active month for EMS calls, equipment repairs and hose testing during the township trustees’ June 3 regular meeting, while a broader discussion over how to fund future fire and emergency medical services remains unresolved. Fire Chief Frank Triana reported that Continue Reading
Court Dismisses Cherry Road Zoning Case
VERMILION TWP. — A long-running zoning dispute involving a Cherry Road property has been dismissed after an Erie County Common Pleas Court judge found the Erie County Prosecutor did not have standing to bring the case. The May 22 ruling, issued by Judge Richard J. McMonagle, dismissed the case involving Continue Reading
A Trailblazing Trustee’s Legacy Lives On in Vermilion Township
VERMILION TWP — Janet Knittle, a longtime Vermilion Township resident, former township trustee, realtor and community volunteer whose name is now tied to one of the township’s most important public safety facilities, died Saturday, May 23, at her home. She was 87. Knittle’s life stretched across family, business, public service Continue Reading
Vermilion Township Trustee Extends Temporary Step Away From Chair Position
VERMILION TWP — A Vermilion Township trustee has extended a temporary step away from chairman duties for an additional 30 days, according to an email distributed following Wednesday’s township meeting. The trustee stated in the email that the recusal from chairman responsibilities would continue through June 17 due to “circumstances Continue Reading
Vermilion Township Trustees Vote To Reduce Regular Meetings To Once Per Month
VERMILION Twp — Vermilion Township trustees voted Wednesday to reduce regular board meetings from twice monthly to once per month, a decision that drew objections from Trustee Kenn Baughman. Schedule Change Approved The change was approved during the May 6 regular business meeting under new business. Under the new structure, Continue Reading
Pastor Preston Watkins Returns to Grace United Methodist Church After Paternity Leave
VERMILION — Grace United Methodist Church welcomed Pastor Preston Watkins back to the pulpit Sunday, April 26, following his recent paternity leave. Watkins had taken time away from his pastoral duties to be with his family following the birth of his newborn daughter, Leanette. During his absence, retired Pastor Roger Continue Reading
Trustee Steps Down as Chair, Requests Public Hearing
VERMILION TWP. — Vermilion Township Trustee Kenn Baughman stepped down as chair of the board for 30 days during a special meeting Friday, requesting a public hearing to address allegations related to his conduct. Baughman said the move was intended to allow the matter to be reviewed without him presiding Continue Reading
Township Moves to Rebuild Building Department, Names Interim Zoning Inspector
VERMILION TWP. — Vermilion Township trustees moved Friday evening to rebuild the township’s building and zoning operations, approving a new part-time building official and taking interim steps to address zoning and administrative gaps. At a special meeting held April 17 at 5 p.m., trustees unanimously approved the hiring of Dave Continue Reading
Vermilion drivers will need to plan ahead for upcoming Route 2 ramp closures
VERMILION TWP. — Construction on State Route 2 in Vermilion Township is already underway, but drivers will not see ramp closures right away. Township officials shared during the March 18 meeting that the overall repaving project will continue from March through October 2026. The project involves milling and repaving several Continue Reading
Vermilion Township mobile home park sells for nearly $18 million
VERMILION TWP. — A large manufactured home community in Vermilion Township has sold for nearly $18 million, according to Erie County property records. Harbourtown changes hands Harbourtown Mobile Home Park, located at 6320 Poorman Road, sold March 5 for $17,918,874. County records show the property transferred from Harbourtown JV LLC Continue Reading