Sailors and Falcons Set Sights on Stillman Cup Showdown
This article is based on remarks made by Vermilion head coach Bill DiFucci and Firelands head coach Ryan O’Rourke during their appearances on the Lorain County Coaches Show, produced by the Lorain County Sports Network and associated with WOBL/WDLW Radio. The program was published on the network’s official YouTube channel Continue Reading
Driver Shortage Forces Vermilion Schools to Halt High School Busing
Update 12:29 pm: In a follow-up email, Superintendent Dr. Hile clarified that transportation will still be provided for all EHOVE students, despite earlier announcements about the suspension of bus service for grades 9 through 12. Vermilion Local Schools will temporarily suspend school bus transportation for students in grades 9 through Continue Reading
Plea Talks Continue in Former Vermilion Teacher’s Court Case
CLEVELAND, OHIO — A pretrial conference held July 30, 2025, involving former Vermilion Local Schools teacher Kristina Edmison and five co-defendants was continued as plea negotiations remain active, according to court records. The hearing, which included attorneys for all parties, resulted in an oral motion by the defense to continue Continue Reading
Confirmed Meth Discovery During May Arrest Leads to New Felony Charge
A Vermilion Township woman was arrested twice this year—first on bench warrants, then later on a felony drug charge—after jail staff discovered suspected methamphetamine during a routine search. On May 5, 2025, Kimberly Ann Phillips, 59, was arrested at her residence on Darrow Road by deputies from the Erie County Continue Reading
Vermilion Board Advances $47M Bond, Hires VP
At its July 14 regular meeting, the Vermilion Local School District Board of Education voted to move forward with placing a $47 million bond issue on the November 4 ballot, approved a new high school assistant principal, and reviewed a range of personnel and financial items as the district prepares Continue Reading
AP Cut, New Principal Hired as VLSD Bond Vote Looms
The Vermilion Local School District Board of Education held two public meetings in June and early July to address major staffing changes, approve year-end financial actions, and formally place a $47 million bond issue on the November 2025 ballot. New High School Principal Hired At the June 9 regular meeting, Continue Reading
Vermilion, Clearview Renew Rivalry After Nearly 40 Years Apart
Vermilion and Clearview will renew their athletic rivalry starting in the 2026 and 2027 football seasons. The two schools, which shared a conference decades ago, will once again face off on the field. According to Vermilion Athletic Director Andrew Stillman, the matchup became necessary after Willard, Vermilion’s previous week-three opponent, Continue Reading
Vermilion Schools Eye Another Bond Levy Vote?
The Vermilion Local School District has scheduled a special board meeting for Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at 6:00 PM at Vermilion High School Commons. According to the official notice, the purpose of the meeting is to consider and potentially vote on a resolution that would begin the legal process of placing a $47 Continue Reading
Vermilion School Board Reviews Finances, Plans for Capital Projects
Details from the Vermilion Local School District Board of Education’s regular meeting, held on Monday, May 12, 2025, are now becoming more widely available, with the meeting’s video only recently uploaded to YouTube in mid-June, after another public meeting had already taken place. The May session convened at Vermilion High Continue Reading
Vermilion Sailor Athletics Athletes of the Week
This week, we recognize five outstanding Vermilion Sailors athletes for their incredible performances. From the desk of Vermilion Sailors Athletic Director Andy Stillman. Aaron Mathis, Brady Parker, Jonathon Brass, Evan Kuhns: Boys 4×100 The relay ran a 43.10 (school record) and finished 12th at the State Track and Field Meet last Continue Reading