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
Council Debates Cannabis Zones and Ice Cream Trucks
At the July 14 Vermilion City Council Committee meetings, council members reviewed community safety issues, street repairs, potential zoning updates for recreational cannabis, and an amendment to the city’s food truck ordinance. Public Safety Takes Center Stage Police Chief Chris Hartung delivered an emotional report on the July 10 domestic Continue Reading
Festival of the Fish Set to Make Waves in Vermilion: Big Hair, Mulletmania & Major Economic Impact
The Vermilion Chamber of Commerce is proud to present one of its signature summer events, the 59th annual Festival of the Fish, happening June 13–15 in downtown Vermilion. This year’s theme, “Fishing in the 80s: Big Hair & Mulletmania,” delivers a fun, throwback twist to a cherished tradition that brings Continue Reading
A View for Generations: Main Street Beach Dedicated
VERMILION, OHIO — May 18, 2025Residents and visitors gathered on Sunday afternoon to celebrate the official dedication of Vermilion’s newly revitalized Main Street Beach and Park, a project more than a decade in the making. Framed by sunshine and a Lake Erie breeze, the event featured heartfelt speeches, patriotic music, Continue Reading
“Only in Ohio”: Ramaswamy Calls for Bold, Statewide Revival
At Friday night’s Lorain County Lincoln Day Dinner hosted at German’s Villa in Vermilion, Ohio, GOP gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy delivered a rousing 35-minute keynote that fused economic vision, education reform, and patriotic optimism—anchored by what he called a “second industrial revolution” led by the Buckeye State. More than 500 Continue Reading