Vermilion Schools bond issue defeated
VERMILION — Voters in Erie and Lorain counties rejected the Vermilion Local School District’s proposed $47 million bond issue during Tuesday’s general election, according to unofficial results. The proposal sought to fund major repairs and replacements for the district’s aging buildings, including roof reconstruction, HVAC upgrades, water and electrical improvements, Continue Reading
Stepp, Treece elected to Vermilion Board of Education
VERMILION — Voters selected Sara Stepp and Jill Treece to serve on the Vermilion Local School District Board of Education in Tuesday’s general election. According to unofficial results from the Erie and Lorain County Boards of Elections, Stepp led with a combined total of 2,492 votes, or about 42 percent. Continue Reading
2025 General Election Guide: Vermilion, Ohio
Voters across the City of Vermilion and Vermilion Township will head to the polls on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. This guide outlines every race and issue on local ballots, including city offices, township trustees, school board contests, and countywide measures. Polls are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. City Continue Reading
Vermilion Residents Weigh $47 Million School Bond After Detailed Town Hall
Vermilion — The high school library was well attended Wednesday evening as Superintendent Wes Weaver and Treasurer Justin Klingshirn presented details of a proposed $47 million bond levy and answered questions from residents. The discussion, which lasted nearly two hours, gave both district leaders and community members a chance to Continue Reading
Sailor Standouts: Vermilion’s Athletes of the Week
This week, we recognize our outstanding Vermilion Sailors athletes for their incredible performances. From the desk of Vermilion Sailors Athletic Director Andy Stillman. Brock Meyers – Senior Brock Meyers. Brock is a senior captain who sparked the offense Friday night with a nice 36 yard catch. Brock finished the night with 4 Continue Reading
Vermilion Schools to Resume High School Busing in November
The Vermilion Local School District announced that busing for high school students will resume on November 17, 2025, marking the end of a months-long transportation gap caused by a statewide bus driver shortage. Superintendent Wes Weaver shared the news in an email to families Monday afternoon, crediting Transportation Supervisor Amber Continue Reading
Food for America: Inspiring the Next Generation
By Lilly Jordan, Vermilion High School On October 16, the agriculture class of Vermilion High School participated in the annual Food for America event along with students from Margaretta and Lorain schools. The event offered an interactive and educational experience aimed at introducing younger students to agriculture, animal science, and Continue Reading
Sailor Standouts: Vermilion’s Athletes of the Week
This week, we recognize two outstanding Vermilion Sailors athletes for their incredible performances. From the desk of Vermilion Sailors Athletic Director Andy Stillman. Senior – Lauren Logsdon Lauren was an essential part of our team on Thursday with 10 kills and hitting 0.304 at the net. Led the team in Continue Reading
Vermilion Schools Lift Lockdown After Early-Morning Police Search Near SR 2 and SR 60
All Vermilion school buildings were placed on a Level 1 lockdown early Tuesday morning as law enforcement searched for a suspect who fled a traffic stop near State Route 2 and State Route 60 in Vermilion Township. The lockdown was lifted shortly before 9 a.m. after police determined the suspect Continue Reading
Vermilion School Board Reviews Academic Goals, Facility Needs, and Long-Term Financial Forecast
The Vermilion Local School District Board of Education held a Special Meeting on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, in the Vermilion High School Commons. The session centered on two key areas: improving classroom instruction and reviewing the district’s financial outlook. Superintendent Wes Weaver, Treasurer Justin Klingshirn, and building administrators led presentations Continue Reading