Vermilion Police Department Blotter: September 22–28, 2025
From the desk of Vermilion Police Chief Chris Hartung, here are the incidents handled by the Vermilion Police Department between September 22 and September 28, 2025: September 22, 2025 September 23, 2025 September 24, 2025 September 25, 2025 September 26, 2025 September 27, 2025 September 28, 2025 If you have Continue Reading
Community mourns loss of 7th grader Ellianna “Ellie” Smith
The Vermilion community is mourning the sudden loss of Ellianna “Ellie” Smith, a seventh-grade student at Sailorway Middle School, who passed away Tuesday morning due to medical reasons. In a message to families, Assistant Superintendent Wes Weaver expressed the district’s “deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences” to Ellianna’s loved ones. Counselors Continue Reading
Vermilion Schools Provide Update on Handgun Allegation at VHS
VERMILION — School officials have clarified details following last week’s report of a student allegedly bringing a handgun to Vermilion High School. Assistant Superintendent Wes Weaver confirmed that no firearm was recovered during the investigation. Administrators and the school resource officer reviewed the allegation over two days and determined “the Continue Reading
Vermilion Zoning Board Approves Townhomes, Adjusts Dollar General Plan
The Vermilion Board of Zoning Appeals met September 23 at the Vermilion Municipal Court Complex, where members approved a cluster townhome project, revised parking plans for a new Dollar General, and granted a fence height variance. Vice Chair Bob Voltz called the meeting to order. Also present were members Pete 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. Senior Adam Gerber Adam Gerber’s 38.4 nine hole average has led the Sailors to sectional championship. Senior Gavin Wilfing This past week the Sailors traveled to Clyde Continue Reading
Main Street Threads fundraiser supports Flags on Liberty
Cliff German, a member of the Flags on Liberty committee, recently shared his gratitude for the efforts of Jacqui Adkins, owner of Main Street Threads. Through her shop’s fundraiser, 102 “Flags on Liberty” t-shirts were sold, raising $554 to help maintain downtown Vermilion’s flag display. The funds will be used Continue Reading
Vermilion Schools Investigate Handgun Allegation at VHS
According to a statement from Assistant Superintendent Wes Weaver, administrators and the school’s resource officer spent Thursday and Friday reviewing the report before determining “the preponderance of evidence suggested it was true.” Officials said the allegation was considered credible and disciplinary measures were taken. “The well-being of our students and Continue Reading
Woollybear Festival Returns to Vermilion October 5
The 53rd Annual Woollybear Festival, Ohio’s largest one-day festival, takes over downtown Vermilion on Sunday, October 5, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event is presented by the Vermilion Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Fox 8, drawing thousands each year to celebrate fall — and the fuzzy caterpillar Continue Reading
Vermilion Fire Department Incidents: September 13 – 19
From the desk of Vermilion Fire Chief Bill Brown, here is a summary of fire department activity for the week of September 13 through September 19: Sept. 14, 4:05 a.m. – EMS assist, South Shore CourtVFD assisted Lifecare with moving a bariatric patient experiencing low blood sugar. Two trucks, six 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. Paige Dodge – Senior Paige went 3-1 last week at second doubles for the Sailors. Dodge made to the semi-finals of the SBC Bay division tournament on Saturday Continue Reading