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Vermilion volunteer firefighter Doug Bodde, alongside his wife Janet, was presented with his helmet and badge at the Jan. 22 Vermilion City Council meeting. That’s because Bodde retired after 36 years of dedicated service. Bodde, according to Vermilion Fire Department Chief William Brown, gives “every free second” he has to the Fire Department, and has […]

Outgoing Vermilion Ward 4 Councilwoman Barb Brady was presented with a plaque during a council meeting that was declared “Councilwoman Barb Brady Day.” Mayor Jim Forthofer presented the award to Brady before the Dec. 11 meeting. “Barb Brady is the longest serving councilperson in the history of the city of Vermilion, having devoted 18 years […]

Main Street Vermilion's Light Up Vermilion has been rescheduled to 5-9 p.m., Dec. 8, at Exchange Park, 607 Main St.

Main Street Vermilion is hosting its annual Light Up Vermilion from 5-9 p.m., Dec. 1, in the city's historic downtown.

Vermilion City Council has unanimously voted to join the developing Lorain County Regional Water Reclamation Facility.

The 51st Woollybear Festival and Parade brought thousands of people to downtown Vermilion on Oct. 8. The Woollybear Festival was founded by the late Dick Goddard, a news meteorologist in Cleveland for decades. It is the largest one-day festival in Ohio and generally brings thousands of people to the small lakeside community. “I’m excited. It’s […]

The Vermilion Police Department was correct to close its doors to the public, because its mantra to protect and serve, also means protecting residents from COVID-19.

Public Art Vermilion, a program of Main Street Vermilion, has announced plans for a sculpture installation at the new Main Street Park in the historic downtown area.

The city of Vermilion has received a $4,087,906 grant for infrastructure improvements.

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