Vermilion Fire Department Hosting Coloring Contest at December 13 Pancake Breakfast
The Vermilion Fire Department is inviting local families to take part in a special Christmas Coloring Contest during the annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, December 13. The event runs from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the fire station located at 1041 Douglas Street. Coloring pages will be sent home Continue Reading
Council Rejects Full-Year Rate Freeze, Approves Short-Term Extension Through March 2026
Vermilion City Council voted Monday night to keep the city’s current wastewater rates in place through the first quarter of 2026, approving a short-term freeze after an earlier motion to hold rates flat for the entire year failed on a 3–3 tie. The discussion unfolded during the Utilities Committee meeting, Continue Reading
City Weighs Acquisition of Riddell Property for Downtown Parking Expansion
Vermilion officials are evaluating a proposal to acquire a 1.93-acre parcel owned by the family of Lorain County Commissioner Jeff Riddell, a move that could create close to 60 new parking spaces in one of the busiest areas of downtown. The offer was presented Monday during the Streets, Buildings and Continue Reading



