Public Art Vermilion Invites Community Into Conversation on Local Art Impact
VERMILION — What does public art really mean for a community like Vermilion? That’s the focus of an upcoming event hosted by Public Art Vermilion, where residents are invited to take part in a hands-on activity and panel discussion exploring how art shapes public spaces and community identity. The event, Continue Reading
Vermilion’s Annual Trout Release Returns
VERMILION — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, working with local partners, is set to bring thousands of steelhead trout back to the Vermilion River this week as the annual community trout release returns to the city. The event is scheduled for April 24 at 10 a.m. at the public Continue Reading
Vermilion Welcomes New Police Chief, Promotions Announced
Holmes sworn in during ceremony at German’s Villa VERMILION — The Vermilion Police Department officially welcomed new leadership Friday evening as Scott Holmes was sworn in as the city’s next chief of police during a ceremony at German’s Villa. Holmes takes over the role following the retirement of Chief Christopher Continue Reading
Vermilion to Light Up Downtown with Lantern Parade This November
VERMILION — Main Street Vermilion has announced a new community event, the Vermilion Lantern Parade, scheduled for Saturday, November 7, 2026, in historic downtown Vermilion. The parade will begin at 4:30 p.m. at Main Street Beach. Participants will walk along the sidewalks south on Main Street, west on Liberty Avenue, Continue Reading
Pancake breakfast set to support local mechanic’s cancer recovery
VERMILION — A Vermilion mechanic known for helping others is now receiving that same support back from the community. Joe Pongallo, who is currently recovering from throat cancer treatment, is beginning to regain strength following a difficult stretch of chemotherapy and radiation. “He’s getting stronger day by day,” said his Continue Reading
Large crowd gathers for No Kings in Vermilion
About 400 people gather in downtown area VERMILION — About 400 people gathered on Saturday afternoon at Exchange Park in Vermilion for a No Kings rally, drawing participants from the local area and surrounding communities. The event was part of a broader day of coordinated demonstrations across Erie and Huron counties. Organized by Firelands Indivisible, founder Kate Continue Reading
No Kings protest planned for Vermilion March 28
VERMILION — A “No Kings” protest is planned for Saturday, March 28, at Exchange Park in Vermilion, as part of a broader national day of demonstrations. The event, hosted by Firelands Indivisible, is scheduled for noon to 2 p.m. and is one of several coordinated protests planned across Erie and Continue Reading
Dinner Fundraiser Planned to Support Family of Lucille Hopkins
SHEFFIELD VILLAGE — A fundraiser dinner is being organized to support the family of Lucille Hopkins, one of two young women connected to Vermilion and EHOVE schools who died in Friday’s crash in Lorain. The event will take place this upcoming Wednesday, March 11, from 12 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. 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 Bowling Bonanza offers free afternoon for kids at Lake Erie Lanes
The Kiwanis Club of Vermilion will host the “Vermilion Bowling Bonanza” on Sunday, Feb. 15, from noon to 2 p.m. at Lake Erie Lanes, 4523 Liberty Ave. The event is free for kids 17 and under. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. According to Jacqui Adkins, vice Continue Reading