Running for America: Long-Distance Runner Pauses in Vermilion to Meet the Community
A long-distance runner attempting to cross all 50 states on foot passed through Vermilion this week, drawing a brief police escort and a steady stream of well-wishers along Liberty Avenue. Noah Coughlan is currently on what he describes as his final transcontinental project, “Run For America,” a 5,500-mile journey across Continue Reading
Rescheduled council meeting leads to discussion on authority during weather events
Vermilion City Council’s rescheduled meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 28 included a discussion about why a meeting originally scheduled for Monday, Jan. 26 did not take place and what authority city officials have when hazardous weather affects public safety. Council President Jeff Lucas said the Jan. 26 meeting was moved after Continue Reading
Friendship theme sets the tone for Vermilion Poetry Society’s 2026 student contest
VERMILION — Vermilion and surrounding communities have a chance to put their creativity on display this spring as the Vermilion Poetry Society opens its 2026 Poetry Contest for students in grades 2–12. This year’s theme is friendship, and students are asked to submit an original poem that is no longer 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. Wesley Mayer – Sophomore Wesley started the week by bowling his personal high game of 193 then the very next match he improved it by bowling a 196 game.Wesley is Continue Reading
Ice-A-Fair Returns This Saturday With Ice Sculptures and a Fire & Ice Finale
VERMILION — Main Street Vermilion will host its annual Ice-A-Fair this Saturday, bringing ice sculptures, live demonstrations and family activities to downtown Vermilion. Organizers say the event is celebrating its 17th year. Activities begin at 11 a.m. and will feature ice sculptures created by Elegant Ice Creations, along with scheduled Continue Reading
Parking Ban to Begin Saturday as Lorain County Prepares for Weekend Winter Storm
Lorain County Sheriff Jack M. Hall issued a winter storm warning Friday following a meeting with more than 50 community leaders to prepare for an anticipated winter storm expected this weekend. The meeting, held January 23, resulted in the creation of a virtual Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to coordinate response Continue Reading
Rotary Century Park Project Advances as Port Authority Reviews Riverfront Plans
Plans to revitalize Rotary Century Park moved into a new phase Thursday night as the Vermilion Port Authority reviewed the project’s riverfront impacts while also addressing a full slate of financial and operational business. The proposed improvements were presented to the Port Authority because of its jurisdiction over river frontage, Continue Reading
Kiwanis Club Awards $3,000 in Field Trip Scholarships to Vermilion Students
The Kiwanis Club of Vermilion awarded $3,000 in field trip scholarships to Vermilion students, continuing a multi-year effort to reduce financial barriers to educational travel. The funding supports two separate trips: the eighth-grade Washington, D.C. trip and a seventh-grade field trip. Each trip received $1,500, an increase from the $1,000 Continue Reading
Students Return Safely After Vermilion Ski Club Bus Incident on I-90
All students returned safely after a bus transporting members of the Vermilion High School ski club encountered a roadway hazard Friday evening while traveling on Interstate 90 in Lorain County. The bus was returning to Vermilion from a trip to Peek’n Peak Ski Resort when it struck a tractor-trailer wheel Continue Reading
Benson and Stepp Selected to Lead Vermilion School Board in 2026
VERMILION – The Vermilion Local School District Board of Education selected Mark Benson as board president and Sara Stepp as vice president for 2026 during its organizational meeting on January 12. The board voted unanimously for both leadership positions. Benson will preside over all board meetings throughout the year, while Continue Reading