Another Housing Development Moves Forward as Vermilion’s Growth Accelerates
The Vermilion Planning Commission continued its steady pace of residential approvals on October 1, 2025, advancing another major housing project alongside several smaller property requests. It’s part of a broader trend that has some residents feeling the city is being packed tighter with each passing month. Commission members Heather Shirley Continue Reading
Sailor Standouts: Vermilion’s Athletes of the Week
This week, we recognize two outstanding Vermilion Sailors athletes for their incredible performances. From the desk of Vermilion Sailors Athletic Director Andy Stillman. Alexa Guitar – Freshman Alexa Guitar capped off her freshman season by winning her first round match at sectionals. She defeated the first singles player from Fostoria. Continue Reading
Vermilion Historic Design & Review Board Approves Landscaping, Signage, and Home Projects
The Vermilion Historic Design & Review Board met on October 1, 2025, at the Municipal Court Complex, 687 Decatur Street. Chairperson Robbie Brown called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Members present were Pat Stein (who left at 6:04 p.m.), Judy Doll, and Dan Pryor. Tara Leslie was absent. Continue Reading
Meet Homer Taft, Ward 4 Vermilion City Council Candidate (Video)
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Vermilion Boosters Unite to Support Ellie Smith’s Family in Time of Heartbreak
The Vermilion community came together in a powerful show of unity and compassion following the sudden passing of seventh-grade Sailorway Middle School student Ellianna “Ellie” Smith. During Friday night’s home football game, both the Vermilion Athletic Booster Club and the Vermilion Band Booster Club worked together to raise funds for Continue Reading
Trustees Address Road Repairs, Fire Levy, and School Funding Concerns
The Vermilion Township Board of Trustees met October 1, 2025, covering a full agenda of road maintenance, zoning issues, fire department updates, and the ongoing debate over school funding at the county level. Trustees Kenn Baughman (Chair), Don Rowe Sr. (Vice Chair) and Kurt Johnson were all present. Fire Department Continue Reading
Vermilion Police Department Blotter: September 22–28, 2025
From the desk of Vermilion Police Chief Chris Hartung, here are the incidents handled by the Vermilion Police Department between September 22 and September 28, 2025: September 22, 2025 September 23, 2025 September 24, 2025 September 25, 2025 September 26, 2025 September 27, 2025 September 28, 2025 If you have Continue Reading
Community mourns loss of 7th grader Ellianna “Ellie” Smith
The Vermilion community is mourning the sudden loss of Ellianna “Ellie” Smith, a seventh-grade student at Sailorway Middle School, who passed away Tuesday morning due to medical reasons. In a message to families, Assistant Superintendent Wes Weaver expressed the district’s “deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences” to Ellianna’s loved ones. Counselors Continue Reading
Vermilion Schools Provide Update on Handgun Allegation at VHS
VERMILION — School officials have clarified details following last week’s report of a student allegedly bringing a handgun to Vermilion High School. Assistant Superintendent Wes Weaver confirmed that no firearm was recovered during the investigation. Administrators and the school resource officer reviewed the allegation over two days and determined “the Continue Reading
Vermilion Zoning Board Approves Townhomes, Adjusts Dollar General Plan
The Vermilion Board of Zoning Appeals met September 23 at the Vermilion Municipal Court Complex, where members approved a cluster townhome project, revised parking plans for a new Dollar General, and granted a fence height variance. Vice Chair Bob Voltz called the meeting to order. Also present were members Pete Continue Reading