Firelands Schools Improve on State Report Card
The Firelands Local School District showed progress in the 2024–2025 Ohio School Report Card, moving from an overall 3.5-star rating last year to 4 stars this year. The improvement comes even as the district continues to operate with tight resources. Firelands earned high marks for its 98.7 percent four-year graduation 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
Firelands High School Honors the Class of 2025 in Heartfelt 71st Commencement Ceremony
On the evening of June 3, Firelands High School hosted its 71st Commencement Ceremony, celebrating the accomplishments of the Class of 2025. The event was filled with pride, reflection, and community spirit as students, families, faculty, and guests gathered to mark the milestone. The ceremony opened with a processional led Continue Reading
Firelands’ Dustin K. Wiley Named GRAMMY Music Educator Quarterfinalist
OBERLIN, OHIO — Firelands High School band director Mr. Dustin K. Wiley has been named a quarterfinalist for the 2026 Music Educator Award, presented by the Recording Academy and the GRAMMY Museum. The award honors U.S. music teachers who have made a lasting impact on students and music education, and Continue Reading
Firelands High School and Middle School Honor & Merit Roll Achievements
Firelands High School and Middle School have announced their Honor and Merit Roll students for the second grading period of the 2024-25 academic year. These students have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, earning recognition for their hard work and dedication. To achieve Honor Roll with Distinction, students must maintain a 4.0 Continue Reading
SUNNYSIDE PUD: VERMILION AND FSD CAN GET MORE OUT OF THE DEAL
COMMENTARY by William Kohler Mayor Forthofer sent information in response to my September 20th open letter requesting information about public financing for the Sunnyside PUD. There’s some good news: The city has taken a pass on financing the project with Tax Increment Financing. This is good news because the city Continue Reading
Woods Family Farm: Bringing Community and Sustainability to Vermilion, Ohio
Located at 2800 Cooper Foster Park Road, Woods Family Farm is a shining example of hard work, community spirit, and sustainable farming. Owned and operated by Brett and Julene Woods, the farm reflects the values of its owners—warmth, kindness, and dedication. Despite the visible joy they derive from their work, Continue Reading