The Great Grocery Showdown: Drug Mart vs. Meijer – Who Wins on Savings?
In November, I reported amazing savings for those savvy shoppers who choose Drug Mart instead of Giant Eagle, especially for seniors capitalizing on Drug Mart’s 15% discount day. This month, I compared Drug Mart to Meijer in Lorain. For my market basket of staples, I found that: The bottom line Continue Reading
Support Local News and Keep Vermilion’s Stories Alive!
Local news is disappearing across the country. Traditional print newspapers are slowly dying off, and our competitors in Vermilion rely on outdated print media that fewer people read. Without timely and accessible news, communities lose accountability, visibility, and connection. That’s why Vermilion Daily exists. We provide free, mobile-friendly news, ensuring Continue Reading
Goodwill Vermilion Needs Your Help: Urgent Call for Donations
Why Donations Are Critical Right Now Have you noticed something missing on the shelves at Goodwill lately? In Vermilion, Ohio, the local Goodwill has put out a desperate call for donations. They’re facing a shortage of essential items like housewares, décor, electronics, and other non-clothing goods. This isn’t just an Continue Reading
PRESS RELEASE: Jean Anderson Announces Candidacy for Vermilion Mayor: ‘The People’s Mayor’
PRESS RELEASE FOR MAYORAL CANDIDATE, CITY OF VERMILIONFEB 6, 2025 The people of Vermilion are fed-up with the behavior and decisions of our current Mayor; I am one of those people. Therefore, I have decided to run as ‘The People’s Mayor’, so that we can redirect the trajectory for our Continue Reading
Lunchroom Discipline at Sailorway Middle School Raises Concerns
In recent days, a controversial disciplinary measure at Sailorway Middle School has ignited concerns among parents and community members alike. On February 3 and 4, 2025, cafeteria employees withheld condiments and “specials” from 6th grade students as punishment for what they described as “playing Jenga” with their lunch trays. The Continue Reading
Vermilion Township Board of Trustees Meeting: A Rough Night to Watch, Housing Proposals, and Leadership Challenges
Business Meeting at 1907 State Rd. The meeting, held at 6:30 p.m., offered a detailed look at local governance from fiscal management and infrastructure updates to proposals that could shape the community’s future. However, the session was not without its challenges, particularly in its leadership. Fiscal Oversight and Routine Approvals Continue Reading
Vermilion Sailors Athletics: Athletes of the Week – February 7, 2024
Brought to you from the desk of Athletic Director Andrew Stillman This week, we shine a spotlight on two outstanding athletes from Vermilion Sailors Athletics—Ashton Juszczyk and Johnathan Brass—whose dedication and hard work have been making waves both on and off the field Ashton Juszczyk – Junior, WrestlingAshton Juszczyk has Continue Reading
Crushing Water Rates: A Call for Affordable Solutions in Our City
Editorial Commentary Our city is at a crossroads when it comes to water rates—and the impact on everyday citizens is becoming all too clear. Recently, Ward 2 Councilman Greg Drew has taken a stand in favor of the people, sparking a much-needed debate about our water pricing strategy. His willingness Continue Reading
Transparency in Government: Bridging the Accountability Gap in Vermilion
Editorial Commentary Transparency is the bedrock of any Government with Democratic principles. It allows citizens to hold their leaders accountable, participate meaningfully in decision-making, and trust the institutions designed to serve them. However, when government actions lack openness, it undermines public trust and fuels disengagement. In Vermilion, there’s growing concern Continue Reading
How One Councilman Quietly Set the Stage for Vermilion’s Biggest Development Debate
Ordinance Commentary At Vermilion’s City Council meeting on February 3, 2025, Councilman Drew Werley (Ward 3) introduced Ordinance 2025-7, a proposal for a moratorium on Tax Increment Financing (TIF). While the word “moratorium” often signals a push to halt something immediately, Werley’s move was less about stopping TIF and more Continue Reading