Local Salon Rallies Community to Support 4-Year-Old Awaiting Heart Transplant
A local salon is rallying the community this February to support Brinley, a 4-year-old girl who is waiting for a life-saving heart transplant. From Feb. 1 through March 1, The Aura Collection is hosting “Hearts for Brinley,” a fundraiser to help Brinley and her family during a prolonged hospital stay. Continue Reading
Council approves five Charter Review Board appointments; Forthofer nomination fails on tie vote
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
Council fills Ward 1 vacancy as council turns to experienced leadership
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
Running for America: Long-Distance Runner Pauses in Vermilion to Meet the Community
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
Rescheduled council meeting leads to discussion on authority during weather events
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
Friendship theme sets the tone for Vermilion Poetry Society’s 2026 student contest
VERMILION — Vermilion and surrounding communities have a chance to put their creativity on display this spring as the Vermilion Poetry Society opens its 2026 Poetry Contest for students in grades 2–12. This year’s theme is friendship, and students are asked to submit an original poem that is no longer Continue Reading
Sailor Standouts: Vermilion’s Athletes of the Week
This week, we recognize two outstanding Vermilion Sailors athletes for their incredible performances. From the desk of Vermilion Sailors Athletic Director Andy Stillman. Wesley Mayer – Sophomore Wesley started the week by bowling his personal high game of 193 then the very next match he improved it by bowling a 196 game.Wesley is Continue Reading
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