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
Vermilion Sailor Athletics Athletes of the Week
This week, we recognize five outstanding Vermilion Sailors athletes for their incredible performances. From the desk of Vermilion Sailors Athletic Director Andy Stillman. Aaron Mathis, Brady Parker, Jonathon Brass, Evan Kuhns: Boys 4×100 The relay ran a 43.10 (school record) and finished 12th at the State Track and Field Meet last Continue Reading
Yves Development to Transform Former Vermilion School Site into Community-Focused Housing
Garrett Daniel Allen, principal of Yves Development, LLC, and an attorney at Cleveland-based Walter Haverfield, is leading a plan to convert the long-vacant site of the former Vermilion Intermediate School into a thoughtfully designed residential community. The property, which has sat empty and deteriorating for years, presents both a challenge Continue Reading
Self-Serve Dog Wash Opens in Vermilion-on-the-Lake
What began as a simple need for storage turned into a practical new service for local pet owners. Local resident Gerry Anderson, who lives in the Edison Estates neighborhood, opened Wash Your Paws in March at 435 Overlook Road. The self-serve pet wash is tucked in front of a newly built garage near the lake and Continue Reading
Hiring Urgently: These Vermilion Roles Won’t Stay Open for Long
Hiring Now in Vermilion: Explore Exciting Local Job Opportunities! Get Involved: Have a job to share? Email us at Erik@vermiliondaily.com to include your posting in our next article. Finding a new job can be a challenge, but Vermilion’s local businesses are making it easier by offering a range of exciting Continue Reading