Ashlee McPeak, 34, Remembered After Fatal Shooting in Vermilion
Ashlee Summer McPeak, 34, was known for her compassion, her spiritual outlook on life, and her deep love for her young daughter. Originally from Virginia, McPeak was visiting Ohio. She was departing to Tennessee to see her family the next day. Her life was cut short on July 10, 2025, Continue Reading
Texas Woman Held After Fleeing Traffic Stop in Vermilion
A 48-year-old woman from Austin, Texas, was arrested Saturday night in Vermilion after allegedly fleeing a traffic stop and briefly resisting officers near the Vermilion Boat Club on Liberty Avenue. According to police, an officer initiated the stop around 9:59 p.m. on July 26 after clocking a Mazda sedan traveling Continue Reading
Dog Barking Complaint on Colonial Ct Leads to Citation
A late-night call highlights the balance between pet ownership and neighborhood peace A noise complaint on Colonial Court in Vermilion led to a police response and a summons being issued under state nuisance dog laws early Sunday morning. According to police, the caller reported that a dog had been barking Continue Reading
Vermilion Resident Warns Others About Door-to-Door Pest Control Encounter
A Vermilion resident is cautioning neighbors after a suspicious encounter with a man claiming to represent Mira Home Pest Control. The incident, which took place at the resident’s home in the city, was reported to the Vermilion Police Department and is now under review. Police Chief Chris Hartung confirmed to Continue Reading
Golf Carts, Sewer Funds & Rezoning at Council Meeting
At the July 21 Vermilion City Council meeting, residents raised traffic safety concerns, Council approved major street projects, and a controversial rezoning proposal was officially withdrawn. Council President John Gabriel confirmed that the developer seeking to rezone Douglas Street for apartment construction has pulled their application. The plan, which included Continue Reading
Elderly Woman Injured After Fall on Liberty Avenue
An elderly woman was injured this afternoon after tripping and falling in the middle of Liberty Avenue in front of The Vermilion Boat Club. The incident briefly blocked traffic in both directions as Vermilion police officers quickly arrived on scene. Officers acted swiftly to ensure the woman’s safety and redirect Continue Reading
Council Debates Cannabis Zones and Ice Cream Trucks
At the July 14 Vermilion City Council Committee meetings, council members reviewed community safety issues, street repairs, potential zoning updates for recreational cannabis, and an amendment to the city’s food truck ordinance. Public Safety Takes Center Stage Police Chief Chris Hartung delivered an emotional report on the July 10 domestic Continue Reading
Planning Commission Advances Rezoning for 112-Unit Housing Proposal
On July 9, the Vermilion Municipal Planning Commission voted 3 to 2 to recommend a zoning change that would allow Wallick Asset Management LLC to move forward with a proposed 112-unit affordable housing development on Douglas Street. Representatives James McCune and Matt Dennis, speaking on behalf of Wallick Communities, outlined Continue Reading
Vermilion Police: Woman Killed in Domestic Violence Shooting on Ferndale Avenue, Suspect in Custody
A Vermilion man has been arrested and charged with aggravated murder following a deadly domestic violence incident early Thursday morning on Ferndale Avenue. According to Vermilion Police Chief Chris Hartung, officers were dispatched at 1:46 a.m. to 525 Ferndale Avenue for a report of a male suspect armed with a Continue Reading
Fireworks Safety: A Guide to Responsible Celebration
From the desk of Vermilion Fire Department Chief Bill Brown Fireworks are a beloved tradition in many cultures around the world, especially during holidays such as the Fourth of July in the United States, New Year’s Eve, and various festivals. They light up the sky with dazzling colors and create Continue Reading