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. Senior Adam Gerber Adam Gerber’s 38.4 nine hole average has led the Sailors to sectional championship. Senior Gavin Wilfing This past week the Sailors traveled to Clyde Continue Reading
Main Street Threads fundraiser supports Flags on Liberty
Cliff German, a member of the Flags on Liberty committee, recently shared his gratitude for the efforts of Jacqui Adkins, owner of Main Street Threads. Through her shop’s fundraiser, 102 “Flags on Liberty” t-shirts were sold, raising $554 to help maintain downtown Vermilion’s flag display. The funds will be used Continue Reading
Vermilion Schools Investigate Handgun Allegation at VHS
According to a statement from Assistant Superintendent Wes Weaver, administrators and the school’s resource officer spent Thursday and Friday reviewing the report before determining “the preponderance of evidence suggested it was true.” Officials said the allegation was considered credible and disciplinary measures were taken. “The well-being of our students and 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
Vermilion Fire Department Incidents: September 13 – 19
From the desk of Vermilion Fire Chief Bill Brown, here is a summary of fire department activity for the week of September 13 through September 19: Sept. 14, 4:05 a.m. – EMS assist, South Shore CourtVFD assisted Lifecare with moving a bariatric patient experiencing low blood sugar. Two trucks, six 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. Paige Dodge – Senior Paige went 3-1 last week at second doubles for the Sailors. Dodge made to the semi-finals of the SBC Bay division tournament on Saturday Continue Reading
Vermilion City Council Holds Public Hearings on Rezoning, Tables IT Contract
Vermilion City Council met September 22, 2025, at the Vermilion Municipal Court Complex. The evening began with two public hearings on rezoning proposals that drew extensive resident input before council moved into its regular legislative session. Public Hearing: Rezoning Behind The Nest Restaurant The first hearing concerned Ordinance 2025-50, which Continue Reading
Police Blotter: September 15–21, 2025
From the desk of Vermilion Police Chief Chris Hartung, the following incidents were reported by the Vermilion Police Department for the week of September 15 through September 21, 2025. September 15• 9:39 a.m. — Liberty Ave: Driver stopped for a moving violation was found to be under suspension and placed Continue Reading
Vermilion Man Arrested After Truck Crashes Into Morton Road Home
Vermilion police arrested a 56-year-old man late Sunday night after his pickup truck struck a house on Morton Road, causing heavy damage to the southeast corner of the residence. The crash happened around 11:10 p.m. on September 21 at 340 Morton Road. According to police reports, the driver, identified as Continue Reading
Charges Dismissed: VHS Teacher Kristina Edmison is Back in the Classroom
Kristina Edmison has been cleared of all charges after the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas dismissed her case late last month, allowing her to return to the classroom where she has long been a respected educator. Edmison, 47, of Sheffield Lake, was indicted earlier this year in a wide-ranging Continue Reading