2025 General Election Guide: Vermilion, Ohio
Voters across the City of Vermilion and Vermilion Township will head to the polls on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. This guide outlines every race and issue on local ballots, including city offices, township trustees, school board contests, and countywide measures. Polls are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. City Continue Reading
Redwood begins construction on 137-unit neighborhood in Vermilion Township
Vermilion Township trustees have approved and construction is underway on a new Redwood Apartment Neighborhood along State Route 60, where crews have already poured a concrete access road and begun preparing home sites. According to township records, Redwood USA LLC plans 137 single-story rental homes on about 23 acres near Continue Reading
Vermilion Township Trustee Q&A: Fire Levy and Growth Management
As part of our continuing coverage of the upcoming November 4, 2025 General Election, Vermilion Daily invited all nine candidates for Vermilion Township Trustee to share their views on two key issues facing the township: the proposed Fire Levy and the challenges of managing new development. Eight of the nine Continue Reading
Vermilion Township Fire Department to Host Open House October 27
The Vermilion Township Fire Department will host a community open house on Monday, October 27, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the fire station located at 1907 State Road in Vermilion, Ohio. Residents are invited to stop by to learn important information about the upcoming fire levy that will appear Continue Reading
Vermilion Township Fire Department Rescues Driver After Truck Flips Into Water-Filled Ditch
A quick response from the Vermilion Township Fire Department saved a man’s life Thursday after his truck overturned into a deep ditch filled with water behind the old Maurer property off Kneisel Road. Fire Chief Frank Triana said the driver was part of a railroad contract crew working north of Continue Reading
Vermilion Township voters to decide on fire and EMS levy this November
Vermilion Township voters will decide whether to approve an additional 3.35-mill continuous fire and EMS levy in the November 4 election. If approved, the new millage would combine with the township’s existing 1.65-mill levy for a total of 5 mills to support fire and emergency medical services, beginning collection in Continue Reading
Trustees Address Road Repairs, Fire Levy, and School Funding Concerns
The Vermilion Township Board of Trustees met October 1, 2025, covering a full agenda of road maintenance, zoning issues, fire department updates, and the ongoing debate over school funding at the county level. Trustees Kenn Baughman (Chair), Don Rowe Sr. (Vice Chair) and Kurt Johnson were all present. Fire Department Continue Reading
Phishing Scam Targets Vermilion Township Officials
Vermilion Township trustees are warning residents after a recent phishing scam attempted to trick local officials into purchasing gift cards. According to Trustee Chair Kenn Baughman, the scam involved emails or messages sent in his name, asking trustees to buy gift cards. The Erie County Sheriff’s Office was notified. Officials Continue Reading
Road Projects, Recycling Plans, and Resident Questions Shape Township Meeting
The Vermilion Township Board of Trustees met for the second time this month on September 17 at 6:30 p.m., holding one of their shortest meetings of the year. The session lasted less than 20 minutes but included several updates on township business. Key Updates Public CommentResident John W asked about Continue Reading
Barnes Road Closure Set for Late September in Vermilion Township
The Erie County Highway Department has announced that Barnes Road, between Darrow Road and Stanley Road in Vermilion Township, will be closed from September 29 through October 3, 2025. The closure is needed for a culvert replacement project (V-339). During this time, no through traffic will be permitted, including emergency Continue Reading