Main Street Vermilion 2024 Annual Report: Anchored in Community
Main Street Vermilion has released its 2024 Annual Report, highlighting a landmark year of growth, creativity, and community impact under the banner “Main Streets are for Everyone.” In 2024, the nonprofit organization officially purchased its longtime home at 685 Main Street, reinforcing its commitment to downtown revitalization. With over 7,200 Continue Reading
Vermilion’s Best on the Field This Week? Meet Them Here
This week, we recognize two outstanding Vermilion Sailors athletes for their incredible performances. From the desk of Vermilion Sailors Athletic Director Andy Stillman. Senior – Severin Kretchmar Kretchmar completed his Vermilion career by setting a new season record of 29-3 and career record at 1st singles of 96-27 (98-27 overall). Continue Reading
Vermilion Police Blotter: May 19–26, 2025 – Arrests, Rescues & More
From unruly juveniles to a dramatic ditch-side rescue, the latest blotter from the desk of Vermilion Police Chief Chris Hartung gives a look into the week’s law enforcement activity. Below are the highlights from May 19 to May 26, 2025: May 19 May 20 May 21 May 22 May 23 Continue Reading
Deputy Killed in Line of Duty in Morrow County
MARENGO, OH — May 26, 2025 — A 25-year-old sheriff’s deputy was killed Monday morning in Morrow County following an officer-involved shooting at a residence in the 100 block of County Road 26. According to a statement from Morrow County Sheriff John L. Hinton, the incident began when the Sheriff’s Continue Reading
Tragedy Strikes Memorial Day Parade in Green, Ohio
GREEN, OHIO — May 26, 2025 — A 13-year-old boy tragically lost his life during the City of Green’s Memorial Day Parade Monday morning after falling from a parade float and being struck by the vehicle’s trailer tires. According to a statement released by the Summit County Sheriff’s Office, the Continue Reading
Case Western, Hyderabad Students Sample Main St. Beach
On Mother’s Day, May 11, a group of students and faculty from St. Francis College in Hyderabad, India, visited Main Street Beach in Vermilion as part of a research partnership with Case Western Reserve University. The group is participating in the Global Immersion Program, which promotes international academic exchange and Continue Reading
Daniel Hitlan, Formerly of Vermilion Township, Sentenced for $2M PPP Fraud
Daniel R. Hitlan, formerly of Vermilion Township and more recently of Huron, Ohio, has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison for defrauding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) out of more than $2.5 million during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Continue Reading
Little Library and Baseball Card Tribute Move Ahead as Flag Dispute and Kiwanis Clash Stir Friction at Parks Meeting
AI Rendering of large laminate Alta Weiss on Sherod Park scoreboard. Not actual plans. For visualization purposes. The Vermilion Parks & Recreation Board approved two community-building projects during its May 20 meeting: a Little Free Library at Sherod Park and a mural honoring local baseball legend Alta Weiss. But those Continue Reading
Vermilion Students Connect Live with Astronaut Aboard the ISS
VERMILION, OHIO — Vermilion High School hosted a rare and inspiring event on May 23, 2025, as students participated in a live video conversation with astronaut Anne McClain aboard the International Space Station. The experience was made possible through NASA’s In-Flight Education Downlink program, in partnership with NASA Glenn Research Continue Reading
Trustees Question Developers, Delay Fire Station Repairs
VERMILION TOWNSHIP — Vermilion Township Trustees Kenn Baughman, Don Rowe Sr., and Kurt Johnson met Wednesday, May 21 for a public hearing on the proposed Kneisel Planned Unit Development (PUD), followed by their second regular monthly business meeting. Township Administrator Joe Baxter, Fiscal Officer Stephanie Johnson, and Fire Chief Frank Continue Reading