Aging Well Senior Expo Connects Lorain County Seniors with Key Services
Vermilion — The Lorain County Office on Aging hosted its annual Aging Well Senior Expo on Tuesday, October 8, 2025, at German’s Villa in Vermilion. The event drew hundreds of seniors, caregivers, and local resource providers together for a day of education, connection, and support. Executive Director Nicolle Bellmore Pierse Continue Reading
Woollybear Festival Returns to Vermilion October 5
The 53rd Annual Woollybear Festival, Ohio’s largest one-day festival, takes over downtown Vermilion on Sunday, October 5, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event is presented by the Vermilion Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Fox 8, drawing thousands each year to celebrate fall — and the fuzzy caterpillar Continue Reading
Phishing Scam Targets Vermilion Township Officials
Vermilion Township trustees are warning residents after a recent phishing scam attempted to trick local officials into purchasing gift cards. According to Trustee Chair Kenn Baughman, the scam involved emails or messages sent in his name, asking trustees to buy gift cards. The Erie County Sheriff’s Office was notified. Officials Continue Reading
From Vermilion High to Broadway: John Riddle Inspires Next Generation
VERMILION — Broadway star and Vermilion native John Riddle returned to his hometown Thursday night, taking the stage at Vermilion High School for a performance that blended music, storytelling, and local pride. The evening, hosted by the Harbor Town Fine Arts Center (HFAC), drew a packed audience and highlighted ongoing Continue Reading
Lorain’s Lighthouse Stars in New Thriller Beneath the Light
LORAIN — Hollywood-based filmmaker and Lorain native John Baumgartner is coming home to celebrate the Ohio premiere of his supernatural thriller, Beneath the Light. The red-carpet premiere takes place on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at the Lorain Palace Theatre, giving local audiences the first chance to experience the film that’s Continue Reading
Vermilion FFA Earns Top Honors in First Erie County Fair Appearance
The debut came alongside the unveiling of a new FFA barn, built to support both Vermilion and Margaretta FFA chapters. The barn became a hub of activity during the fair, drawing visitors who stopped to see the student projects and learn more about FFA’s mission of building leadership, personal growth, Continue Reading
Pedal to the Point Brings Cyclists, Community, and Cause Together
The annual Bike MS: Pedal to the Point rolled through the region this past weekend, bringing together more than 500 cyclists for two days of riding in support of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The ride began early Saturday morning in Berea, where participants departed from Baldwin Wallace University on Continue Reading
Sailors and Falcons Set Sights on Stillman Cup Showdown
This article is based on remarks made by Vermilion head coach Bill DiFucci and Firelands head coach Ryan O’Rourke during their appearances on the Lorain County Coaches Show, produced by the Lorain County Sports Network and associated with WOBL/WDLW Radio. The program was published on the network’s official YouTube channel Continue Reading
Driver Life Flighted After Crashing Into Gas Pumps at Vermilion BP
VERMILION, Ohio — A serious crash at the BP Mickey Mart at the corner of Liberty Avenue and Nantucket Drive left one woman injured Monday afternoon. According to Sergeant Holmes of the Vermilion Police Department, a silver mid-sized vehicle, believed to be a Chrysler 300, was heading eastbound on Liberty Continue Reading
The Thrift House Opens in Vermilion to Aid St. Mary’s Church
A former church office on Exchange Street has found new life as a pop-up thrift store benefiting St. Mary Catholic Church. The Thrift House, located at 731 Exchange Street in Vermilion, is now open on Saturdays through August 23, offering secondhand goods on a donation basis or at marked prices. Continue Reading