William J. “B.J.” McCale Honored at National Fallen Firefighters Memorial
EMMITSBURG, MARYLAND — The name of William J. “B.J.” McCale, a dedicated firefighter/EMT with Vermilion Township Fire Department, now stands among America’s honored fire service heroes. McCale, who passed away at age 50 following a cardiac emergency during a training session in 2023, was formally honored during the 44th Annual Continue Reading
Vermilion Leaving SBC for Northern Ohio Conference in 2026
Ten schools, including Vermilion Local School District, have formally announced their departure from the Sandusky Bay Conference (SBC) to form a new athletic league: the Northern Ohio Conference (NOC). The league is set to launch in the 2026–2027 school year, with a focus on competitive balance, reduced travel, and stronger Continue Reading
Vermilion Schools’ $47M Bond Levy Fails by Wide Margin
Photo Credit: “Source: Data from the [Ohio Secretary of State’s Office], as presented by Fox 8 Cleveland.” Voters rejected the Vermilion Local School District’s proposed $47 million bond levy in the May 6, 2025 election, with unofficial results showing 910 in favor and 1,361 against. The margin of defeat was Continue Reading
Drugs, Warrants, and Wildlife: Vermilion Police Blotter April 29–May 4
This week’s blotter comes directly from the desk of Vermilion Police Chief Chris Hartung, who shared highlights of calls and arrests handled between April 29 and May 4, 2025. We thank Chief Hartung and the department for their continued efforts to keep residents informed and safe. Remember: if you need Continue Reading
Should We Be Spending Big While Residents Struggle? Vermilion Council Debates Priorities
At the May 5, 2025 Vermilion City Council meeting, tensions emerged as city leaders weighed infrastructure spending against the financial burden already felt by residents. “We’re talking about the people of this town—who live here, breathe here—and they’re struggling,” said Council at Large Gary Howell. He expressed frustration that council Continue Reading
Main Street Momentum: 10,000 Volunteer Hours and Big Plans Ahead for Vermilion
At Monday night’s Vermilion City Council meeting, Main Street Vermilion Executive Director Kate Repola delivered a high-energy presentation on the nonprofit’s recent impact and ambitious plans for the future. In 2024 alone, the organization logged an impressive 10,000 volunteer hours, hosted 41 events, and coordinated 40 seasonal flower pots, seven Continue Reading
Vermilion City Council Passes Ordinance 2025-34, Rolling Back 48% Sewer Rate Increase
At tonight’s Vermilion City Council meeting, held at 6:00 p.m. inside the Vermilion Municipal Court Complex on Decatur Street, Council unanimously passed Ordinance 2025-34, amending the prior Ordinance 2023-46 and establishing new wastewater (sewer) rates. The ordinance, passed as an emergency measure, effectively reverses a 48% sewer rate increase that Continue Reading
When the Process Feels Rigged, Trust Breaks Down
Editorial Commentary I support our schools. I want Vermilion students to thrive in safe buildings with the resources they need. But I also believe in fairness, transparency, and integrity—and those principles shouldn’t be optional when it comes to earning the public’s trust. That’s why this current school levy campaign is Continue Reading
“Only in Ohio”: Ramaswamy Calls for Bold, Statewide Revival
At Friday night’s Lorain County Lincoln Day Dinner hosted at German’s Villa in Vermilion, Ohio, GOP gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy delivered a rousing 35-minute keynote that fused economic vision, education reform, and patriotic optimism—anchored by what he called a “second industrial revolution” led by the Buckeye State. More than 500 Continue Reading
A Moment That Matters: Mike Bokulich Named Lorain GOP’s Republican of the Year
VERMILION, OHIO — The 2025 Lorain County Lincoln Day Dinner drew more than 500 guests to German’s Villa on May 2 to see Vivek Ramaswamy, but the spotlight of the evening fell squarely on one man — Mike Bokulich, who was named Republican of the Year by the Lorain County Continue Reading