Vermilion Sailors Athletics Winter Sports Highlights
The Vermilion Sailors have showcased remarkable talent and determination across various sports this week. Wrestling had some big tournaments at home we will be including from Winter Break. Here’s a detailed look at some of their performances: Boys Varsity Basketball Girls Varsity Basketball Girls Junior Varsity Basketball Boys Varsity Wrestling Continue Reading
How Ohio’s Controversial New Law Could Reshape Education as We Know It
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine recently signed House Bill 8 into law, creating new mandates for schools and families across the state. The law introduces significant changes, including mandatory parental notifications on health care and “sexuality content” lessons, as well as a provision for religious release time during school hours. These Continue Reading
Are Small Town Streets Ready for the Electric Bike Boom?
Small towns across America are facing a quiet revolution in transportation. From electric bikes and scooters to more traditional bicycles, the ways people get around are rapidly evolving. Vermilion, Ohio, is no exception. As these changes take hold, local communities must decide how to adapt their infrastructure to accommodate these Continue Reading
Remembering Ronald M. Millis: Dedicated Family Man, Army Veteran, and Car Enthusiast
Ronald M. Millis, 90, a lifelong resident of Vermilion, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Mercy Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. Born on April 14, 1934, in Vermilion, Ronald served his country with pride in the United States Army during the Korean War. His Continue Reading
Ice-A-Fair Creates a Spectacle You Cannot Look Away From
Photo taken by Scott Dommin.
Ester Carolyn Moore (November 8, 1940 – January 8, 2025)
Ester Carolyn Moore (née Mizer), 84, of Vermilion, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, after a long illness. Born November 8, 1940, in Wooster, Ohio, Carolyn spent her early years in her beloved hometown before moving to Vermilion, where she built a life filled with family, Continue Reading
Remembering Timothy Grogan: Air Force Veteran and Local Business Icon
Timothy Thomas Grogan, 81, of Amherst, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Mercy New Life Hospice following a brief illness. Born on February 9, 1943, in Cleveland, Ohio, Timothy spent the last 25 years as a resident of Amherst, having previously lived in Vermilion. A proud Continue Reading
Celebrate Our Heroes: Vermilion’s Urgent Call for Names on the Gold Star Memorial
Honoring Our Heroes: Vermilion’s Gold Star Memorial Vermilion, Ohio, is preparing to honor its fallen heroes with the city’s first-ever Gold Star Memorial. This monumental project, spearheaded by Navy veteran and AMVETS Commander Malcolm Williams, will commemorate the area’s military veterans who lost their lives in action during one of Continue Reading
Players of the Week: Alyssa Woodward and Bella Phillips Dominate
Players of the Week: Alyssa Woodward and Bella Phillips As the winter sports season heats up, Vermilion athletes are making waves with their stellar performances. This week, we celebrate two outstanding juniors who have dominated in their respective sports: Alyssa Woodward on the wrestling mat and Bella Phillips on the Continue Reading
Jacqueline M. Raider (March 7, 1939 – January 5, 2025)
Jacqueline “Jaci” M. Raider, 85, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2025, at New Life Hospice after a prolonged illness. Born March 7, 1939, in Solan, Ohio, Jaci grew up in Valley City. She spent four decades in Columbus, working for the Democratic Caucus at the State House. After retiring Continue Reading