Vermilion City Council approved five appointments to the city’s Charter Review Board during its meeting Wednesday, Jan. 28, while a nomination to appoint former mayor Jim Forthofer failed to advance after a tie vote. Members first voted to separate the Charter Review Board nominations into individual motions rather than approving Continue Reading

Vermilion City Council voted Wednesday, Jan. 28 to fill the vacant Ward 1 seat, selecting a former council member with multiple prior terms of service. During the appointment process, council members each nominated a candidate for the Ward 1 position. According to the meeting record, Councilman Drew Werley nominated Jonathan Continue Reading

A long-distance runner attempting to cross all 50 states on foot passed through Vermilion this week, drawing a brief police escort and a steady stream of well-wishers along Liberty Avenue. Noah Coughlan is currently on what he describes as his final transcontinental project, “Run For America,” a 5,500-mile journey across Continue Reading

Vermilion City Council’s rescheduled meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 28 included a discussion about why a meeting originally scheduled for Monday, Jan. 26 did not take place and what authority city officials have when hazardous weather affects public safety. Council President Jeff Lucas said the Jan. 26 meeting was moved after Continue Reading