Vermilion’s iconic lighthouse was vandalized with crude graffiti

By Karen Cornelius Graffiti scratched around the base of Vermilion’s replica 1877 lighthouse perched on the former museum property’s hill at the foot of Main Street was discovered by lighthouse keeper Tim Costello on Sunday, July 16. Any vandalism to private property is upsetting to the owner who has to make repairs, but to damageContinue reading “Vermilion’s iconic lighthouse was vandalized with crude graffiti”

Superintendent responds to threats against band and majorette advisors

By: Melanie Williamson In an open letter to parents posted on the Vermilion Local Schools website, Superintendent Phil Pempin wrote, “This week I was saddened to hear that conversation on social media has resulted in our band and majorette advisors being harassed and receiving phone calls alluding to threats of bodily harm. It appears thisContinue reading “Superintendent responds to threats against band and majorette advisors”