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. Sean Rini – Sophomore Sophomore Sean Rini Had personal best times at the Sectional 6 swim meet and qualified in 4 events for the Northwest District swim Continue Reading
Vermilion schools say new state tax laws could cost the district $7.4 million
VERMILION — Vermilion Local Schools Superintendent Wes Weaver is warning residents that recent changes to Ohio’s property tax laws could significantly reduce school district revenue, potentially costing Vermilion schools $7.4 million over the next two years, or roughly 28 percent of the district’s revenue. In an email sent to district Continue Reading
Vermilion Police Credited as Federal Prosecutors Secure 9-Year Sentence in Summit County Case
The Vermilion Police Department was recognized for its role in a multi-agency investigation that led to the federal conviction and sentencing of a Summit County man on child sexual abuse material charges, according to a press release from the U.S. Department of Justice. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern Continue Reading
Packed Lorain County commissioners meeting draws public comment on JFS strike, sewer and mega site concerns
ELYRIA — A packed Lorain County Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday, Feb. 24 drew more than a dozen speakers during public participation, many of them connected to the ongoing strike at Lorain County Job and Family Services. Other residents used the microphone to raise concerns about sewer planning, the county’s Continue Reading
Grace United Methodist Church to Host Public Presentation on Bias and Refugee Issues
Grace United Methodist Church’s Diversity Committee will host a public educational presentation Thursday, March 5, focused on bias and the global refugee crisis. The event, titled “Perpetual Bias 101: Definitions and Solutions through the Lens of the Refugee Crisis,” is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the church, 13406 W. Lake Continue Reading
Vermilion schools approve 2026–27 staffing cuts
The Vermilion Local School District Board of Education voted unanimously Monday night to approve a reduction in force for the 2026–27 school year, a decision made during a somber special meeting marked by careful explanations, visible emotion and repeated acknowledgment of the personal impact involved. Superintendent Wes Weaver said the Continue Reading
Could Vermilion teachers be cut in 2026–27?
District scheduled a special meeting Monday to discuss the possibility The Vermilion Local School District Board of Education has scheduled a special meeting for 6:00 p.m. Monday in the VHS Commons to consider a proposed reduction in force for the 2026–27 school year. Superintendent Wes Weaver said in an email 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. Sean Rini – Sophomore Sophomore Sean Rini Had personal best times at the Sectional 6 swim meet and qualified in 4 events for the Northwest District swim Continue Reading
Local Paper’s Reporting Sparks Concerns Over Records and Accuracy in Vermilion Township
VERMILION TWP — Wednesday evening at the Vermilion Township Board of Trustees meeting, Trustee Kenn Baughman said a recent newspaper article about a Board of Building Standards complaint involving Vermilion Township left him with lingering questions, not just about the story’s accuracy but about what information was available when it was Continue Reading
Statement from Vermilion Mayor Russ Owens on Lorain County Wastewater Project
The following statement was released in full by Vermilion Mayor Russ Owens regarding Lorain County’s potential wastewater treatment plant and sewer line project, including the county’s announcement that it has secured land within the City of Vermilion and the city’s position on any possible connection to that system. To Vermilion Continue Reading