VERMILION — Grace United Methodist Church marked Black History Month on Feb. 5 with a community program highlighting Oberlin’s nationally significant role in the Underground Railroad and the abolitionist movement. The event, hosted by the church’s Diversity Committee, featured a presentation titled “Freedom’s Friends: The Underground Railroad and Abolitionists in Continue Reading

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Kellie Deeter (R-Norwalk) is urging Lorain County officials to pause and reconsider accepting and using state infrastructure funding tied to proposed development near the airport in New Russia Township, citing significant concerns raised by nearby residents. In a statement released Feb. 3 on the Ohio House Continue Reading

A local salon is rallying the community this February to support Brinley, a 4-year-old girl who is waiting for a life-saving heart transplant. From Feb. 1 through March 1, The Aura Collection is hosting “Hearts for Brinley,” a fundraiser to help Brinley and her family during a prolonged hospital stay. Continue Reading

Vermilion City Council approved five appointments to the city’s Charter Review Board during its meeting Wednesday, Jan. 28, while a nomination to appoint former mayor Jim Forthofer failed to advance after a tie vote. Members first voted to separate the Charter Review Board nominations into individual motions rather than approving Continue Reading

Vermilion City Council voted Wednesday, Jan. 28 to fill the vacant Ward 1 seat, selecting a former council member with multiple prior terms of service. During the appointment process, council members each nominated a candidate for the Ward 1 position. According to the meeting record, Councilman Drew Werley nominated Jonathan Continue Reading

A long-distance runner attempting to cross all 50 states on foot passed through Vermilion this week, drawing a brief police escort and a steady stream of well-wishers along Liberty Avenue. Noah Coughlan is currently on what he describes as his final transcontinental project, “Run For America,” a 5,500-mile journey across Continue Reading

Vermilion City Council’s rescheduled meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 28 included a discussion about why a meeting originally scheduled for Monday, Jan. 26 did not take place and what authority city officials have when hazardous weather affects public safety. Council President Jeff Lucas said the Jan. 26 meeting was moved after Continue Reading

VERMILION — Vermilion and surrounding communities have a chance to put their creativity on display this spring as the Vermilion Poetry Society opens its 2026 Poetry Contest for students in grades 2–12. This year’s theme is friendship, and students are asked to submit an original poem that is no longer Continue Reading

VERMILION — Main Street Vermilion will host its annual Ice-A-Fair this Saturday, bringing ice sculptures, live demonstrations and family activities to downtown Vermilion. Organizers say the event is celebrating its 17th year. Activities begin at 11 a.m. and will feature ice sculptures created by Elegant Ice Creations, along with scheduled Continue Reading