Family addresses court during sentencing in fatal Vermilion moped crash
VERMILION — Family members and friends of Merik Bendig filled the Vermilion Municipal Court courtroom Tuesday as sentencing was handed down in connection with the 2025 crash that claimed the 20-year-old’s life. A Lorain woman previously charged with vehicular manslaughter and failure to yield appeared before Judge Kenneth M. Lieux Continue Reading
Vermilion outlines 2026 road projects while launching citywide street assessment
VERMILION — Vermilion officials are moving forward with several road and infrastructure projects in 2026 while taking what Mayor Russ Owens described as a more measured, data-driven approach to long-term street repairs. City Council has approved moving forward with projects on Highbridge Road and Jackson Street, while additional work on Continue Reading
From Dining Room Sales to Downtown Vermilion: Dollhouse Boutique Builds Community Through Fashion
From online sales to Main Street VERMILION — What started as online clothing sales from a dining room table has grown into a nationwide customer community and a downtown Vermilion boutique focused on helping women feel confident, comfortable and included. Kimberly Parsons, owner of Dollhouse Boutique at 630 Main St., Continue Reading