The Vermilion police marine patrol boat had a busy Labor Day holiday

By Karen Cornelius The Vermilion Marine Patrol’s primary function is to ensure the safety of everyone in the waterways in and around Vermilion. This is accomplished through search and rescue operations, assisting boaters, vessel safety inspections, and law enforcement. The police patrol unit was called on to do just that over the Labor Day shiftContinue reading “The Vermilion police marine patrol boat had a busy Labor Day holiday”

Erie County Health monitors beaches and tests for harmful bacteria

By Karen Cornelius   The next time swimmers jump into Lake Erie’s cooling waters, stop and look for a sign posted by the Erie County Health Department to make sure the day’s water quality is good and there are no advisories cautioning beachgoers not to dive into the waves.   Monitoring Erie County beaches forContinue reading “Erie County Health monitors beaches and tests for harmful bacteria”