The Vermilion community is mourning the sudden loss of Ellianna “Ellie” Smith, a seventh-grade student at Sailorway Middle School, who passed away Tuesday morning due to medical reasons. In a message to families, Assistant Superintendent Wes Weaver expressed the district’s “deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences” to Ellianna’s loved ones. Counselors Continue Reading

VERMILION — School officials have clarified details following last week’s report of a student allegedly bringing a handgun to Vermilion High School. Assistant Superintendent Wes Weaver confirmed that no firearm was recovered during the investigation. Administrators and the school resource officer reviewed the allegation over two days and determined “the Continue Reading

This week, we recognize two outstanding Vermilion Sailors athletes for their incredible performances. From the desk of Vermilion Sailors Athletic Director Andy Stillman. Senior Adam Gerber Adam Gerber’s 38.4 nine hole average has led the Sailors to sectional championship. Senior Gavin Wilfing This past week the Sailors traveled to Clyde Continue Reading

According to a statement from Assistant Superintendent Wes Weaver, administrators and the school’s resource officer spent Thursday and Friday reviewing the report before determining “the preponderance of evidence suggested it was true.” Officials said the allegation was considered credible and disciplinary measures were taken. “The well-being of our students and Continue Reading

This week, we recognize two outstanding Vermilion Sailors athletes for their incredible performances. From the desk of Vermilion Sailors Athletic Director Andy Stillman. Paige Dodge – Senior Paige went 3-1 last week at second doubles for the Sailors.  Dodge made to the semi-finals of the SBC Bay division tournament on Saturday Continue Reading

Kristina Edmison has been cleared of all charges after the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas dismissed her case late last month, allowing her to return to the classroom where she has long been a respected educator. Edmison, 47, of Sheffield Lake, was indicted earlier this year in a wide-ranging Continue Reading

Vermilion’s 8th grade football game became the backdrop for a moment the crowd will not soon forget. During the pregame coin toss, the Sailors’ team captains lined up at midfield, but this time one player was met with the surprise of his life. Staff Sergeant Jorge Adams, currently stationed in Continue Reading

This week, we recognize two outstanding Vermilion Sailors athletes for their incredible performances. From the desk of Vermilion Sailors Athletic Director Andy Stillman. Junior Payton Buchs Junior Payton Buchs has really picked up her game lately helping the Lady Sailors to a win over Firelands and keeping the Stillman Cup! Continue Reading

The Vermilion Board of Education met Sept. 8 and voted 4–0, with one member absent (Krystal Russell), to accept the superintendent’s retirement effective Oct. 10, 2025, then returned from executive session to name Wesley “Wes” Weaver interim superintendent effective Oct. 11, 2025. Labor: The board approved a memorandum of understanding Continue Reading