Pancakes, Santa, and a Busy Holiday Season at Vermilion Fire Station
The Vermilion Fire Department welcomed families from across the community Saturday for its “Pancakes & Pictures with Santa” event, marking the department’s first pancake breakfast since 2018. Fire Chief Bill Brown said the event came together quickly but filled an important role of bringing the department back into the community Continue Reading
Light Up Vermilion Brings Holiday Magic Downtown This Friday
Downtown Vermilion will light up on Friday, December 5, as Main Street Vermilion brings back its annual Light Up Vermilion celebration from 5 to 8 p.m. The event focuses on Exchange Park and Friendship Park, with activities happening throughout the downtown business district. Families can expect decorations, music, community performances, Continue Reading
Community Plans Reception to Honor Vermilion’s Outgoing Mayor
Vermilion residents will soon have an opportunity to honor Mayor Jim Forthofer for his years of service. A public reception, “A Legacy of Service,” will be held Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Harbourtown Fine Arts Center, 736 Main Street. The event invites community members Continue Reading
Vermilion Fire Department and Kiwanis Distribute Thanksgiving Meal Kits to Local Families
The Vermilion Fire Department and the Kiwanis Club of Vermilion partnered Thursday afternoon to provide free Thanksgiving meal kits to local residents. The drive-up distribution was held from 4 to 6 p.m. at Fire Station 1 on Douglas Street and offered families a turkey and full set of ingredients to Continue Reading
Vermilion Fire Department Hosting Coloring Contest at December 13 Pancake Breakfast
The Vermilion Fire Department is inviting local families to take part in a special Christmas Coloring Contest during the annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, December 13. The event runs from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the fire station located at 1041 Douglas Street. Coloring pages will be sent home Continue Reading
Santa Set to Make a Festive Splash in Vermilion This Holiday Season
The holiday spirit is getting ready to land in Downtown Vermilion at East Exchange Park, as the Vermilion Chamber of Commerce prepares to welcome families for three festive Santa visits throughout the season. Santa’s River Arrival – November 29 The season officially launches on Friday, November 29, when Santa Claus Continue Reading
Vermilion Honors Veterans and Dedicates Gold Star Memorial at Exchange Park
Vermilion residents gathered Tuesday morning at Exchange Park to honor the nation’s veterans and dedicate a new Gold Star Memorial stone recognizing those who gave their lives in service to the country. The ceremony was organized and led by veterans representing numerous local veteran service organizations, with fellow service members, Continue Reading
Students Serve Those Who Served: Vermilion High School Honors Veterans with Annual Luncheon
Vermilion High School’s Social Studies Department, in partnership with the Vermilion Teachers Association, hosted its annual Veterans Luncheon on Monday, November 10, at Open Door Church on Beechview Drive. The event brought together nearly 80 veterans, auxiliary members, and family guests for a meal prepared and served by students as Continue Reading
Historic Vermilion Photos Come to Life at Ritter Library
VERMILION — The Vermilion Historical Society and Ritter Public Library are teaming up to bring local history to life through a special video presentation featuring photographs from Vermilion’s past. The program, titled Historic Vermilion Photos, showcases images spanning the early 1900s through the 1960s, drawn from the museum’s extensive photo Continue Reading
Dinner with The Liverpool Lads to Benefit Firelands Historical Society
Northern Ohio’s favorite Beatles tribute band, The Liverpool Lads, will return to the area for a special event on Saturday, November 15. The Firelands Historical Society is sponsoring “Dinner with The Liverpool Lads” at Mesenburg Plaza Place, located at 545 Cleveland Road West in Huron. The tribute band recreates the Continue Reading