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
Lorain Pair Sentenced for Selling Drugs in Fatal Overdose Case
In May 2022, 22-year-old Justin Cramer died in Vermilion from a fentanyl overdose shortly after purchasing the drugs from Tyler Fox and Abigail Link, both 25 and residents of West 20th Street in Lorain. Investigators used phone records, surveillance video, and witness interviews to link Fox and Link to the Continue Reading
Police Respond to Reported Weapons Threat on Mornington Road
Police responded to a reported weapons offense on Mornington Road at approximately 7:06 a.m. this morning after a construction manager reported a male at a nearby residence allegedly threatened to run over and shoot the work crew. The incident occurred at a residence described as the second house north of Continue Reading
5-Year-Old Found Dead, Father Still Missing in Cuyahoga River Tragedy
A heartbreaking incident unfolded Saturday evening on the Cuyahoga River near Gorge Metro Park in Cuyahoga Falls. A father and his 5-year-old son were using an inflatable inner tube when it overturned in swift, high water caused by recent heavy rainfall. Emergency crews from multiple departments across Summit County responded Continue Reading
What’s in Vermilion’s Water?
A national analysis by Newsweek is raising concerns about drinking water contamination across the U.S., and Ohio ranks among the states with the most flagged systems. While Vermilion’s public water supply currently meets all legal safety standards, an independent health organization says residents may still have reason to be cautious. Continue Reading
Beat the Heat: Pools, Beaches, and Cool Down Tips in Vermilion
With extreme temperatures rolling through Vermilion this week, staying cool is more than just a comfort—it’s a necessity. Whether you’re looking to take a dip, enjoy the Lake Erie breeze, or keep your home bearable without air conditioning, here’s everything you need to know to get through the hottest days Continue Reading
Vermilion Welcomes Food Trucks as Park Revitalization Nears Completion
Vermilion is opening its parks to food trucks under a recently promoted ordinance designed to encourage small business growth and enhance community events. Ordinance 2024-43, passed by City Council in September 2024, establishes clear guidelines for mobile food vendors operating on public property. Although the ordinance has been in place Continue Reading
Vermilion: Planning Commission Proposes Cannabis Zones to Council
The future of cannabis businesses in Vermilion is taking shape, with the Vermilion Municipal Planning Commission recently forwarding specific zoning recommendations to City Council. However, as discussions at a subsequent Council meeting revealed, the path forward remains complex, with no local ordinances yet in place. For over a year, Vermilion Continue Reading
Police Chief Warns of BMV Text Scam Targeting Vermilion Residents
During the June 9 Health & Safety Committee meeting, Vermilion Police Chief Chris Hartung warned residents about a scam making the rounds in Ohio. Scammers are sending text messages claiming to be from the Department of Motor Vehicles—but as Chief Hartung pointed out, Ohio doesn’t have a DMV. We have Continue Reading