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
Winter 2026 Programs and Events at Ritter Public Library
Ritter Public Library has released its Winter 2026 schedule of programs through its Connections newsletter. The lineup includes free events for children, teens and adults running throughout January and February, including storytimes, book discussions, creative workshops, educational programs and seasonal reading challenges. The information below is compiled from the library’s Continue Reading
Cookies and Crafts with Santa Returns to Vermilion High School
By Mike Palm, Vermilion High School Science Teacher and Leo Club Advisor Cookies and Crafts with Santa, an annual holiday tradition hosted by the Vermilion High School Leo Club, was held Thursday, Dec. 18, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Vermilion High School. The event has been a holiday staple Continue Reading