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
Vermilion Township Updates Rules on Political Signs
The Vermilion Township Board of Trustees has approved new rules governing political signs, aligning the township’s zoning code with constitutional standards and clarifying where such signs may be placed. At a regular meeting on June 18, trustees Kenneth Baughman, Kurt Johnson, and Don Rowe voted unanimously to adopt Resolution 2025-15, Continue Reading
Death Investigation Underway After Pedestrian Found on SR2 Near SR60
VERMILION TWP — A death investigation is underway after a pedestrian was discovered early Sunday morning on State Route 2 near the State Route 60 interchange in Vermilion Township. According to initial reports, a caller notified authorities around 3:15 a.m. that a person was lying in the westbound lanes of Continue Reading
Trustees Debate Sidewalk Project, Zoning Dispute, and Tourism Funding at Busy Vermilion Township Meeting
The Vermilion Township Board of Trustees met on September 3, 2025, for a lengthy session that covered zoning disputes, infrastructure projects, funding requests, and department updates. Trustees Kenn Baughman, Don Rowe Sr., and Kurt Johnson were present along with Fiscal Officer Stephanie Johnson, Fire Chief Frank Triana, and Township Administrator Continue Reading
Fatal Crash in Vermilion Township
The Ohio State Highway Patrol confirms that 34-year-old Sarah Gehringer of Wakeman was killed in a single-vehicle crash early Sunday on Darrow Road between Furnace and Risden Roads. According to the report, her vehicle left the roadway, struck a utility pole and two trees, and came to rest off-road. She Continue Reading
Township Board Reverses Course on Contested Property Case – VIDEO
The Vermilion Township Board of Zoning Appeals voted 4–1 to rescind a May 2025 certificate of compliance for the Cherry Road property owned by Robert and Jessica Dunn. The decision came after arguments from attorneys Dennis O’Toole and Charles Bennett, testimony from Erie County Engineer Matt Rogers about drainage concerns, Continue Reading
Vermilion Trustees Tackle Repairs, Cleanup, and Projects
The Vermilion Township Board of Trustees approved emergency fire department repairs, authorized a cemetery cleanup contract, and initiated two drainage infrastructure assessments during its regular business meeting on August 6, 2025. Trustees Kenn Baughman (Chair), Don Rowe Sr. (Vice Chair), and Kurt Johnson were present, along with Fiscal Officer Stephanie Continue Reading
Driver Cited After Crashing into Vermilion Township Fire Ambulance on U.S. Route 6
VERMILION TOWNSHIP — A driver was cited after striking a Vermilion Township Fire Department emergency vehicle late Tuesday night while crews were responding to a tree fire on U.S. Route 6. According to the Erie County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred around 11:03 p.m. on July 30 near the 11700 Continue Reading