Mayor’s Notes, June 14th The warm weather puts people in contact with our police officers more frequently at festivals, in parks and on the water. Occasionally, questions about the Vermilion Police Department will reach my office. I will try to answer a few of the broader questions I am asked aboutour VPD. Can’t weContinue reading “Mayor’s Notes”
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Vermilion history summed up in a collection of lists
By Rich Tarrant According to a report published by the Ohio Department of Health Division of Vital Statistics; Estimated Population of Counties, Cities and Villages in Ohio, the population of the Village of Vermilion in Erie County Ohio as of the first day in July 1961 was a whopping 3, 507 persons. It also listsContinue reading “Vermilion history summed up in a collection of lists”
Understanding the collections system for municipal court fees
By Judge Zack Dolyk Courts are established to provide justice they are not created for the purpose of generating revenue. However, we understand our responsibility to collect the fines and costs imposed at sentencing. The Clerk’s office of the Vermilion Municipal Court attempts to collect all fine and costs in a timely manner. When theContinue reading “Understanding the collections system for municipal court fees”
What happened Saturday, April 15, 1865 and why we need to teach cursive
By Rich Tarrant If I rant and rave (and I do) about the need for primary educators to continue to teach cursive writing to young people the photograph accompanying this essay is at least “one” of the reasons. My great-grandfather, Caselton Roscoe, was born in Townsend, Huron County, Ohio in 1836. He came of ageContinue reading “What happened Saturday, April 15, 1865 and why we need to teach cursive”
The trees are awakening – what happens in spring
Over winter the trees have been dormant. They have been in a state of suspension, having shed their leaves, stored nutrients, and turned down food production. Now the sun is shining longer, the temperature is warming, and the trees are awaking from their long winter’s nap. They are beginning to prepare for a season ofContinue reading “The trees are awakening – what happens in spring”
Vermilion was on the cusp of becoming a city as villages were annexed
By Rich Tarrant Okay. It’s not an Ansel Adams photograph. Nonetheless it is historically relevant – at least as it pertains to Vermilion Ohio. As best I can determine this photo of a photographer taking a photo was taken (probably) in the spring of 1961. When these shadows were frozen in time Vermilion was, someContinue reading “Vermilion was on the cusp of becoming a city as villages were annexed”
Spring Is around the corner and sap is rising
Winter hopefully is fading fast and the first really noticeable signs of spring are here – maple syrup making. Although we’ve had some warm spots, the weather has had cold nights and above freezing days, the perfect weather for tapping maple trees for sap. We’ve talked somewhat in a previous column about making maple syrup,Continue reading “Spring Is around the corner and sap is rising”
Local families and the history of cheese in Vermilion
By Rich Tarrant Not that many of the photographs that appear in this column aren’t artifacts – but these are special. Vermilionite Barbara Ruggles donated the Bauman family portrait along with several other items to the Vermilion History Museum a bit over four years ago. It’s a beautiful portrait of Vermilion’s Bauman and Leadrach familiesContinue reading “Local families and the history of cheese in Vermilion”
Vermilion Municipal Court releases 2017 year-end report capping a busy year
By Judge Zack Dolyk Every year the Ohio Supreme Court requires that every Court in Ohio report its case load statistics. 2017 was again a very busy year in our Court. The Vermilion Municipal Court collected over 1.4 million dollars in fines and costs. Our goal is to continue to provide excellent service to ourContinue reading “Vermilion Municipal Court releases 2017 year-end report capping a busy year”
Volunteers gone but not forgotten cared for Main Street Beach
By Rich Tarrant Methinks they’re all gone now. But their smiles along with their varied personalities still abide in the memories of many current townsfolk. This Richard “Dick” Koontz photograph was taken at Main Street Beach c.1951 when some Vermilion guys got together to clean the shoreline after a long winter. Pictured are: Standing L-R:Continue reading “Volunteers gone but not forgotten cared for Main Street Beach”
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