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
Exclusive: Vermilion’s Police Chief Speaks Out on Ohio’s Bodycam Fee Law
On a quiet evening, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 315 into law, allowing police departments to charge up to $75 per hour, capped at $750, for requests involving bodycam, dashcam, and jail surveillance videos. While this legislation has sparked debate across the state, Vermilion’s Police Department offers a Continue Reading
Postcard from Paimpol (Brittany, France)
By Sylvaine Travadon Paimpol is a small town located in Western France, on the Channel, the sea between France and the UK. Since 1992, Vermilion, Ohio and Paimpol have been twin cities. Though the partnership seems to have faded away over the years, we would like to introduce you to your sister town Paimpol. Consider Europe, zoom Continue Reading
In Loving Memory of Mary Elaine Clippinger (1938–2024)
Mary Elaine Clippinger (nee Mouser), 86, of Vermilion, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Mill Manor Nursing Home following a lengthy illness. Born on July 25, 1938, in Independence, West Virginia, Mary made Vermilion her home for the past 40 years. As a devoted member of the Vermilion Continue Reading