Local Restaurant Organizes Fundraiser for Family of Vermilion Student Killed in Lorain Crash
VERMILION — After a Friday morning crash in Lorain claimed the lives of two young women connected to the Vermilion and EHOVE school communities, a local restaurant is asking the public to help one of the families affected. Salvatore’s, a local Italian restaurant where Paige Williams worked, has organized a 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
Planning Commission Advances Gym and Business Park Plans
VERMILION — Vermilion’s Municipal Planning Commission moved two Liberty Avenue projects forward Wednesday, Feb. 4, approving preliminary site plans for a new gym and a proposed business park on 4-0 votes. The first proposal came from John Decker and Matt Perkins for Apex Strength Club, a planned 24/7 gym with Continue Reading
Chart Room Restaurant Brings New Dining and Lake Erie Flavor to Vermilion
The Chart Room, a newly renovated restaurant and bar on Liberty Avenue in Vermilion, has quickly become a popular local dining spot along the Lake Erie waterfront. The business opened in June after an extensive remodel of the former Huggy’s location. General Manager Danielle Heffernan said the ownership team purchased Continue Reading
Redwood begins construction on 137-unit neighborhood in Vermilion Township
Vermilion Township trustees have approved and construction is underway on a new Redwood Apartment Neighborhood along State Route 60, where crews have already poured a concrete access road and begun preparing home sites. According to township records, Redwood USA LLC plans 137 single-story rental homes on about 23 acres near Continue Reading
Students Honor Classmate Ellie Smith with “Live Like Ellie” Fundraiser and Coloring Contest
A group of Vermilion seventh graders came together last weekend to honor their late friend, Ellie Smith, with a heartfelt act of kindness that captured the spirit of the Woollybear Parade. The students organized a coloring contest fundraiser themed around Ellie’s love for art, butterflies, and Harry Potter — all Continue Reading
Sailor’s Landing: A Dog-Friendly Hot Dog Spot Anchored in Community
Across from Ritter Public Library on Liberty Avenue, Sailor’s Landing Hotdog Stand has quickly become a small-town favorite for locals looking for a casual bite and friendly conversation. The stand is run by Billy and Emily Levi, who describe it as both a “bucket list” dream and a labor of Continue Reading
Goodwill’s “Drive to Victory” Comes to Vermilion and Edison High Schools
Vermilion/Milan — Goodwill Industries’ Drive to Victory program is rolling into Vermilion for the first time, pitting the Vermilion Sailors against the Edison Chargers in a friendly competition that benefits both schools and their communities. From Monday, October 13, through Thursday, October 16, donation trailers will be stationed at both Continue Reading
Vermilion Set for Third Dollar General as Planning Board Says Yes
Meeting on September 3, 2025, the Vermilion Planning Commission unanimously approved a city sewer connection for the Compass Rose condominiums, advanced Phase II of the Ridgeview subdivision, and issued a zoning certificate for a new retail store planned across from German’s Villa on Liberty Avenue. Vice Chair Jim Chapple presided; Continue Reading
The Aura Collection Brings New Beauty & Wellness Options to Vermilion
Downtown Vermilion is welcoming a new addition to Liberty Avenue with the opening of The Aura Collection, a luxury salon and spa offering a wide range of beauty and wellness services. Sisters Isabel and Gabi Tibbels are leading the effort, combining their talents and experience to bring something new to Continue Reading