Boys Varsity Wrestling Opens Season at Coventry Clash
The Vermilion Sailors boys varsity wrestling team opened the 2025–26 season Saturday with a solid showing at the Coventry Clash, held at Coventry High School. Senior Aiden Kyser led the Sailors’ effort by winning the tournament championship at 157 pounds. Kyser finished 5–0 on the day, earning five falls to Continue Reading
Sailors Boys Varsity Wrestling Posts Strong Showing at Clearfork Tournament
The Vermilion Sailors boys varsity wrestling team turned in a strong performance at the Clearfork Tournament, earning multiple individual placements and finishing fourth overall in a competitive 17-team field. Clearfork Tournament Placers Team Finish: 4th place The Sailors will be back in action at home next week when they host Continue Reading
Pancakes, Santa, and a Busy Holiday Season at Vermilion Fire Station
The Vermilion Fire Department welcomed families from across the community Saturday for its “Pancakes & Pictures with Santa” event, marking the department’s first pancake breakfast since 2018. Fire Chief Bill Brown said the event came together quickly but filled an important role of bringing the department back into the community Continue Reading
Inside the Historic Design Board’s December Review of Residential Projects
The Historic Vermilion Design and Review Board met on December 3, 2025, at the Vermilion Municipal Court Complex to review several residential improvement requests within the city’s historic district, approving multiple applications after discussion. Vice Chair Judy Doll presided over the meeting in the absence of Chair Robbie Brown. Board Continue Reading
Vermilion Schools Board Recognizes Habermehl, Reviews Finances and Student Initiatives
The Vermilion Local Schools Board of Education met Monday, December 8, 2025, at Vermilion High School, marking the final board meeting for longtime member Chris Habermehl while also approving financial reports, policy updates, and hearing from students and community members. Habermehl, who served on the board for 13 years, was Continue Reading
Operation Christmas Joy Enters Its 55th Year as Volunteers Prepare for Next Week’s Packing and Delivery
Operation Christmas Joy, a Vermilion tradition now in its 55th year, is preparing for its annual packing and delivery events as volunteers assemble food and gifts for families across the Vermilion Local School District. The long-running holiday program began under the leadership of Kiwanis member Ken Cassell in 1970 and Continue Reading
Sewer Rates to Stay Flat as City Council Approves Year-End Financial Measures
Vermilion City Council addressed two significant year-end financial matters during its December 8 meeting, confirming that sewer rates will remain unchanged through March 2026 and approving appropriations to cover legally required debt payments due immediately after the New Year. Council members clarified that sewer rates will not increase on January Continue Reading
City Council Approves Private Sewer Connection to Boost Baumhart Road Development
Vermilion City Council has approved a request from Premier Development to install a private sanitary force main that will connect an industrial redevelopment site on Baumhart Road to the city’s sewer system. The discussion drew questions about long-term maintenance, liability, and future ownership, but ultimately centered on the site’s potential Continue Reading
Rise in Suicide and Mental Health Crisis Calls Reported in Vermilion
During the Health and Safety Committee meeting on December 8, Detective Sergeant Scott Holmes delivered the monthly police report on behalf of Chief Chris Hartung. Along with routine training updates, Holmes presented a troubling rise in mental health related calls throughout the year. According to Holmes, Vermilion officers have responded Continue Reading
City Files Lawsuit to Block Charter Amendment on TIF Rules
The City of Vermilion has filed a lawsuit in Erie County Common Pleas Court seeking to stop the implementation of a voter-approved charter amendment that changes how tax-increment financing, or TIF, can be used in future development projects. A TIF allows the city to use the extra property tax money Continue Reading