Festival of the Fish Set to Make Waves in Vermilion: Big Hair, Mulletmania & Major Economic Impact
The Vermilion Chamber of Commerce is proud to present one of its signature summer events, the 59th annual Festival of the Fish, happening June 13–15 in downtown Vermilion. This year’s theme, “Fishing in the 80s: Big Hair & Mulletmania,” delivers a fun, throwback twist to a cherished tradition that brings 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
Vermilion Fire Department Explores Dedicated EMS Service
The Vermilion Fire Department (VFD) is embarking on a significant step in its evolution, exploring the possibility of establishing a dedicated EMS function for the city. This initiative was a central theme in remarks from Mayor Jim Forthofer and Fire Chief Bill Brown at the recent City Council meeting. Mayor Continue Reading
Two Lorain Residents Plead Guilty in 2022 Vermilion Overdose Death
Two Lorain residents have pleaded guilty in connection with the May 2022 overdose death of a Vermilion man, court records from Lorain County Common Pleas Court show. Tyler Wayne Fox, 25, and Abigail Suzanne Link, 25, both of West 20th Street in Lorain, were indicted on October 27, 2022, on Continue Reading