Homeowner Says Fallen Tree Has Blocked Vermilion River for Weeks; Bayou Vermilion District Cites Restrictions

Homeowner says fallen tree has blocked Vermilion River for weeks; Bayou Vermilion District cites restrictions

A Lafayette Parish homeowner says a fallen tree has been blocking part of the Vermilion River behind his home for three weeks, collecting debris and restricting the flow of water while he waits for it to be removed.Clifton Whittington, who lives along the river, said the tree fell after heavy rain about three weeks ago. He said the obstruction has become a catchall for trash and debris, raising concerns about what could happen if more rain cause…

Vermilion sets sights on tackling swath of issues

Health care, housing, economic development and relationship building are all areas the Town of Vermilion council is looking to tackle, according to Mayor Robert Snow. Read more: Lloydminster supplies non-potable effluent water to local project Sitting in his office at the front of town hall, Snow spoke to the importance of being available. “When I was running, my vision was always to have the office up front here,” he said. “In a day, my day is …