Showse Park receives $150,000 grant
State funding to support sports courts VERMILION — Showse Park will receive $150,000 in state capital funding to support improvements to its active sports courts, including paving basketball and pickleball courts. Mayor Russ Owens announced during his June 15 report to Vermilion City Council that the city had received confirmation Continue Reading
Fuel station, convenience store planned near Baumhart Road and Route 2
VERMILION — A new fuel station and convenience store is being planned near Baumhart Road and State Route 2, though final details still have to return to the Vermilion Planning Commission. The Planning Commission voted June 3 to approve a zoning certificate for DA Petroleum LLC, which is proposing the Continue Reading
Parents warned about e-dirt bike dangers
Vermilion police say some electric bikes are not street legal VERMILION — After two juveniles were stopped on e-dirt bikes in heavy traffic, Vermilion police are warning parents to know what they are buying before allowing children to ride electric bikes on public roads. Vermilion Police Chief Scott Holmes said Continue Reading
New splash pad opens at Vermilion Community Pool
Dedication set for June 29 at Sherod Park VERMILION — Families will soon have a new place to cool off this summer as the new splash pad at the Vermilion Community Pool is dedicated later this month. The Sherod Park Splash Pad Dedication is scheduled for 4 p.m. June 29 Continue Reading
Linwood Landing set to open June 25 in Vermilion
Park prepares residents for food trucks, music and outdoor bar. VERMILION — Linwood Landing is set to open June 25, transforming an underused section of Linwood Park property into a new outdoor gathering place featuring food trucks, vendors, live music, games and an outdoor bar. The project, led by Linwood Continue Reading
Fundraiser supports school supply effort
Kochenour event set for June 18 VERMILION — Kochenour Orthodontics will host a summer kickoff fundraiser June 18 to help support the Kiwanis Club Back to School Extravaganza. The event, “Kick Off Summer With A Cause,” will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kochenour Orthodontics, 1418 State Road Continue Reading
Vermilion Festival of the Fish celebrates 60 years with fireworks, parade and family events
VERMILION — The Vermilion Festival of the Fish will celebrate its 60th year June 19–21 with three days of free entertainment, fireworks, music, contests, a parade, food and family activities in downtown Vermilion. The annual festival, presented by the Vermilion Chamber of Commerce, will mark its 1966–2026 anniversary with the Continue Reading
Ritter book sale fundraiser set for June 24–27
VERMILION — The Friends of Ritter Public Library will host its Summer Book Sale Fundraiser June 24–27 at Ritter Public Library. The sale will include books, audiobook CDs, movies, music, puzzles and other items. Everything will be available for a donation unless otherwise marked. Friends members will have early access Continue Reading
Vermilion Police Department blotter, June 1–8
June 1 From the desk of Vermilion Police Chief Scott Holmes. 12:03 a.m., 300 block of Mornington: Domestic dispute resulting in a domestic violence arrest. 7:10 p.m., 600 block of Grand: Telecommunications harassment complaint. June 2 3:16 p.m., 4300 block of Liberty: Domestic dispute resulting in no arrest. 6:50 p.m., Continue Reading
Vermilion’s first Pride celebration brings community together at Grace United Methodist Church
VERMILION TWP — Grace United Methodist Church hosted Vermilion’s first community Pride celebration June 6, bringing together residents, speakers, churches, vendors and families for a day centered on acceptance, support and community. The event, titled PRIDE 2026: “Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors,” was held on the church grounds at Continue Reading