By Melanie Williamson Residents who ventured down to Main Street Beach over Fish Festival weekend may have noticed the northeast corner of the boardwalk was scorched and marked off with caution tape. This was the result of an evening fire that took place on Saturday, June 9. The fire appeared to have started in aContinue reading “Local teens help save boardwalk from fire”
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Two residents draw attention to plastic problem
By Jennie Pryor, Shore Thing Our “disposable” plastic lifestyle is getting our human health and the entire ecosystem into BIG trouble! Vermilion residents Madison and Kipton Paden attempted to make us aware of the impact plastic disposables by participating in the Recycled Runway fundraiser event in Sandusky on Friday, April 13. They were sponsored byContinue reading “Two residents draw attention to plastic problem”
Suspect attempts to rob bank, flees on a bike
By Karen Cornelius After a robbery suspect was arrested by Vermilion Police on Monday afternoon, April 16, he commented he was just joking around. However, the entire incident was no joke to Huntington Bank personnel who feared for their lives and to the officers who responded to a suspect that could have been dangerous. AccordingContinue reading “Suspect attempts to rob bank, flees on a bike”
Murray Ridge Oberlin Opportunity/Vocational Center attendee earns red belt
John Hall, an Adult Program participant at the Murray Ridge Oberlin Opportunity/Vocational Center, has been interested in karate for years, but could never find a studio that had classes for people with developmental disabilities. When his sister, Joyce Cooper, and her husband, James, bought Harbourtown Martial Arts Academy in Vermilion two years ago, they decidedContinue reading “Murray Ridge Oberlin Opportunity/Vocational Center attendee earns red belt”
As volunteers finish new ramp, parks board discusses skate park options
At the Tuesday, March 20, Parks and Recreation Board Meeting, parks director Dana Corogin reported the Skate Park project is moving right along. The volunteer group built a new half pipe and it’s really exciting. She learned that skateboarding and BMXing is like sailing and powerboating, and downhill skiing and snowboarding. The group was goingContinue reading “As volunteers finish new ramp, parks board discusses skate park options”
Despite budget cuts, parks and recreation prepare for summer season
The Vermilion Parks & Recreation Board met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, March 20. The following are from the minutes of that meeting. Shore Thing: Jennie Pryor of the Shore Thing announced this is their 8th year and they are going through a couple of changes. Last year they had around 12 people involvedContinue reading “Despite budget cuts, parks and recreation prepare for summer season”
Local student dances her way into world competition
By Melanie Williamson For Madeleine Collins, her love of Irish dancing started when she was just five years old while on a family trip to Prince Edward Island. She said they saw a group of about five dancers performing and wanted to know what they were doing. After they returned home, her dad called andContinue reading “Local student dances her way into world competition”
Main Street Vermilion reports to council; volunteers give 6,081 hours of time
By Karen Cornelius Vermilion City Council met on Monday night, March 5, and heard a presentation from Main Street Vermilion executive director Marilou Suszko who reviewed the nonprofit group’s 2017 annual report detailing its projects, programs, accomplishments and involvement in the local community. Most impressive is a core of over 225 individuals who power MainContinue reading “Main Street Vermilion reports to council; volunteers give 6,081 hours of time”
Local resident Ian Valerius tops state in National Jr. Duck Stamp Contest
It has been a career goal for Firelands High School senior Ian Valerius to take first place in the state of Ohio for the National Jr. Duck Stamp competition and this year his dream comes true. Ian’s oil painting on panel of a Green-Winged Teal won “Best in Show” in the state and is nowContinue reading “Local resident Ian Valerius tops state in National Jr. Duck Stamp Contest”
National Council ranks Vermilion as one of safest cities in the state of Ohio
By Karen Cornelius The Vermilion Police Department was recently notified by the National Council for Home Safety and Security that its 2018 ranking of the “Safest Cities in Ohio” named Vermilion, Ohio as one of the safest. Vermilion was ranked 23rd out of 166 locations. The National Council for Home Safety and Security isContinue reading “National Council ranks Vermilion as one of safest cities in the state of Ohio”
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