Ice-A-Fair Returns This Saturday With Ice Sculptures and a Fire & Ice Finale
VERMILION — Main Street Vermilion will host its annual Ice-A-Fair this Saturday, bringing ice sculptures, live demonstrations and family activities to downtown Vermilion. Organizers say the event is celebrating its 17th year. Activities begin at 11 a.m. and will feature ice sculptures created by Elegant Ice Creations, along with scheduled Continue Reading
Martino’s International Café Closes Doors Following Three Decades in Business
Martino’s International Café has announced that it has closed its doors after approximately 30 years in business, according to a statement posted on social media by owner Jim Trinter. The closure was announced in a Facebook post shared by Martino’s International Café, in which Trinter described the decision as being Continue Reading
Murder Mystery Event Returns to Ritter Public Library for Third Year
The Ritter Public Library is hosting its 3rd Annual Murder Mystery event, bringing back the interactive program for teen and adult participants. The in-person event places attendees inside a fictional storyline set at the “Crimson Asylum,” where a character described as a famous actor, Nicholas Harrison, has been found dead. Continue Reading
Grace United Methodist Church Hosts First Diversity Committee Event
VERMILION, Ohio — Grace United Methodist Church has launched its newly formed Diversity Committee, beginning a series of public programs focused on education, dialogue, and community connection. The committee held its first event on October 12, recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month. The second presentation featured guest speaker Justin Nacarato, who shared Continue Reading
Sailors Highlight Basketball and Swimming Standouts
Sophomore Luke Richardson helped lead the Sailors to a 51–31 win over Port Clinton with a strong all-around performance. Richardson finished the game with 13 points, five rebounds, and one block, contributing on both ends of the floor as the Sailors controlled the matchup. Senior Joe Schaub, a team captain, Continue Reading
Police Blotter Recap: Accidents, Domestic Calls, and Arrests Reported
The following information is based on police activity logs and summarizes reported incidents and responses handled by officers between January 19 and January 25, 2026. The blotter reflects initial calls for service and enforcement actions and does not represent final case outcomes. In some cases, investigations may be ongoing or Continue Reading
VHS Students Say Problem-Solving and Communication Are Key Graduate Skills
Students at Vermilion High School say problem-solving, communication, and the ability to work well with others are among the most important skills graduates should leave high school with, according to feedback shared during a recent school board meeting. The comments were discussed during the January board meeting, as part of Continue Reading
Parking Ban to Begin Saturday as Lorain County Prepares for Weekend Winter Storm
Lorain County Sheriff Jack M. Hall issued a winter storm warning Friday following a meeting with more than 50 community leaders to prepare for an anticipated winter storm expected this weekend. The meeting, held January 23, resulted in the creation of a virtual Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to coordinate response Continue Reading
Caleb Drost Earns Vermilion Player of the Week Honors
Freshman swimmer Caleb Drost earned Vermilion Player of the Week recognition following a strong performance at the Craig Johnson Small School Invitational held on January 17. Competing for the Sailors swim team, Drost scored a total of 14 points during the meet, contributing to Vermilion’s second-place overall finish among the Continue Reading
Rotary Century Park Project Advances as Port Authority Reviews Riverfront Plans
Plans to revitalize Rotary Century Park moved into a new phase Thursday night as the Vermilion Port Authority reviewed the project’s riverfront impacts while also addressing a full slate of financial and operational business. The proposed improvements were presented to the Port Authority because of its jurisdiction over river frontage, Continue Reading