By Melanie Williamson At approximately 1 p.m. on Tuesday, September 11, the City of Vermilion Police Department posted on their Facebook page that they were looking for a subject by the name of Jonathan Puccia, who was wanted for questioning in relation to a stolen car, a stolen boat, and a break-in among otherContinue reading “Suspect in custody after police investigate bizarre series of events”
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City wants sidewalks along Liberty Ave
By Melanie Williamson The Vermilion Board of Zoning Appeals met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 28. The meeting was attended by board members Kevin Sorrell, Jerry Schrenk, Bob Voltz, Guy LeBlanc, as well as Vermilion Building Inspector Bill DiFucci and council representative Barb Brady. One of the topics addressed at the meeting wasContinue reading “City wants sidewalks along Liberty Ave”
Parks board listens to merchants’ concerns about some summer local events
By Karen Cornelius The Vermilion Parks and Recreation Board met on Tuesday night, August 21, at the municipal complex on Decatur Street. Five board members were present: Terry Parker, Elizabeth Wakefield, William Warden, Brad Scholtz, and Jim Schoene. Absent were members Jeff Keck and Dennis Brudney. Also present were parks supervisor Dana Corogin andContinue reading “Parks board listens to merchants’ concerns about some summer local events”
Commercial buildings make improvement
By Karen Cornelius The Historic Vermilion Design and Review Board met on Wednesday, August 1, and approved several upgrades for local commercial buildings. They also welcomed Susan Cairns as the board’s newest member filling the unexpired term of vice chair Chris Riddle. Member Erica Cann was appointed the new vice chair. According toContinue reading “Commercial buildings make improvement”
Police Blotter
December 18, 2017 12:58- Liberty Ave: Minor 1 car accident. 17:34- 300 Block of Altamont: Vandalism complaint. 19:48- 300 Block of Salem: Squad assist. 20:15- Liberty Ave: Traffic stop with the driver cited for Driving Under Suspension. December 19, 2017 10:10- 1000 Block of Decatur: Fraud complaint. 10:17- 3500 Block of Liberty: Theft complaint.Continue reading “Police Blotter”
Committees discuss historic district zone, street budget, parking ban
By Karen Cornelius Fire chief’s report: The Health and Safety Committee of city council met on Monday, December 11. Fire chief Chris Stempowski reported 18 incidents in November bringing a total of 241 for the year. He said the bottles used for breathing were tested, and the boats, trailer, and other rescue equipment have allContinue reading “Committees discuss historic district zone, street budget, parking ban”
The life and leadership of John Albert Kaley, pastor of UCC Congregational
By Rich Tarrant During the past several months I’ve been reviewing histories of Vermilion’s old Congregational Church that eventually evolved into the UCC Congregational church in our community. There are two: one written by Lucy Morgan (1855-1932) in 1918, the other by Elizabeth “Betty” Trinter (1917-2008) in 1993. These histories parallel the development of ourContinue reading “The life and leadership of John Albert Kaley, pastor of UCC Congregational”
Bid awarded at $371,460 for Main Street work; Sailorway repair starts
By Karen Cornelius Main Street from Liberty Avenue to Huron Street will soon be having some improvements. On the eastside of Main, a 12-inch watermain will be installed as an improvement with the old line on the westside of Main abandoned. Once this is done, work will begin on the “Main Street Green InfrastructureContinue reading “Bid awarded at $371,460 for Main Street work; Sailorway repair starts”
City trash pickup changes to Wednesday; community pool opens May 27
By Karen Cornelius Mayor’s report/trash collection/city pool: Vermilion City Council met on Monday night, May 15, with councilman Frank Loucka absent and city prosecutor Margaret O’Bryon sitting in for law director Ken Stumphauzer. There was no city correspondence, no president’s report, no old business, and no law director’s report. Mayor Eileen Bulan statedContinue reading “City trash pickup changes to Wednesday; community pool opens May 27”
Mayoral candidates answer key questions, and look to May 2 Primary
The Vermilion Photojournal invited all four candidates running for mayor of Vermilion to answer a few key questions. They were given a two-week notice and a limit of 600 words for their answers. All candidates were asked the very same questions. According to the city charter if more than two people run for mayor, thereContinue reading “Mayoral candidates answer key questions, and look to May 2 Primary”
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