Weekend Guide: Live Music, Dining, and Events in Vermilion (Feb. 21-23, 2025)
Chris Canode at Paper Moon Vineyards đź“… Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PMđź“Ť Venue: Paper Moon Vineyardsđź“ž Phone: 440-967-2500đź”— Facebook: Paper Moon Vineyards🎸 About: Chris Canode brings a mix of acoustic rock and folk, featuring favorites from the ’60s through today. Friday Night Fun with JDJ Mobile Entertainment & DJ Continue Reading
Balancing Service and Separation: The Complexities of Classified Employees on City Councils
Can a law enforcement officer fairly vote on their department’s budget? Other law enforcement departments? Can they remain impartial when city leadership debates police policies? These questions highlight a growing concern in local government—whether classified employees, particularly law enforcement officers, should serve on city councils. In cities like Vermilion, where Continue Reading
Know Your Rights: Legal Aid’s Child Support Presentation Coming to Vermilion
Understanding child support laws can be overwhelming, but help is on the way for Lorain County residents. On Friday, February 28, 2025, from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM, Goodwill Industries of Lorain County will host a “Child Support: Know Your Rights” presentation at the Goodwill Opportunity Center, 4743 Liberty Ave., Continue Reading
Enough is Enough: The Financial Boiling Point in Our Towns
Editorial Commentary As I tuned in to the Lorain City Council meeting Monday night, I was pleased to hear that logic and sound judgment had finally seeped into the administration’s ears. First, from the city auditor, then from a retired CPA who submitted a written statement—both delivering a simple but Continue Reading
City of Vermilion March Meeting Calendar
Meeting Location: Vermilion Municipal Court Complex, 687 Decatur Street, Vermilion, Ohio
Vermilion Police Department Blotter 2/14 & 2/15
February 14, 2025 February 15, 2025
Robinson Family Soaps Expands to Vermilion: A Story of Resilience, Community, and Handmade Care
What started as a mother’s mission to ease her family’s pain has grown into a thriving business with a deeply personal story. Mary Robinson, founder of Robinson Family Soaps, began making handmade skincare products in 2020 after watching her husband and nephew, Jayden, struggle with Ichthyosis, a genetic skin condition Continue Reading
Vermilion Fire Department Welcomes Four New Firefighters
The Vermilion Fire Department has added four new firefighters to its ranks, Chief Bill Brown announced during the Health and Safety Committee meeting on Monday, February 10. The new hires are: These additions strengthen the department’s emergency response capabilities as the new hires bring a mix of experience and training Continue Reading
Lorain County Settles Open Meetings Act Case for $5900, Commits to Transparency
Lorain County, OH – A lawsuit between Lorain County and Brian Ames, president of the nonprofit Open Government Advocates, has been settled with the county agreeing to pay $5,900. The case revolved around alleged violations of the Ohio Open Meetings Act by the Lorain County Budget Commission (LCBC). Ames, who Continue Reading
Vermilion Officials Asked to Address Senior Housing Shortage
At recent meetings of the Vermilion City Council on February 3 and the Vermilion Township Trustees on February 5, Serving Our Seniors Executive Director Sue Daugherty urged local leaders to take action in response to a growing senior housing crisis. Sue Daugherty speaks at Vermilion Township Board of Trustees Meeting Continue Reading