The Vermilion Local School District has been awarded two safety awards by Ohio BWC Division of Safety and Hygiene. The 100% Award is given to organizations that work an entire year without a lost time injury.
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A large crowd turned out despite the rain for the Vermilion River Fish Drop on April 25 when 50,000 fingerlings were poured into the wild Vermilion River at the South Street Ramp.
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Vermilion residents celebrated Earth day with a variety of activities on Saturday. Mill Hollow offered a local steel drum band, crafts, information booths, demonstrations, hikes, and even circus performers. The Friends of the Vermilion River Watershed held an open house at the VOL Historic Community Center. The 4th Annual Vermilion in Bloom Gardeners Fair took place.
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MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2008, 6:00 p.m.
- Public Input on Closure of Perry Street – Quiet Zone
- Vermilion City Council Meeting (Following Public Hearing)
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APRIL 14, 2008
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APRIL 14, 2008
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APRIL 14, 2008
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Vermilion Indoor Storage for boats and RVs has opened at the former Ford Plant on Baumhart Road. The facility is one of the largest indoor heated storage businesses in the state.
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Oklahoma State pitcher Andrew Oliver has won another award for his performance last week against Nebraska as he has been named to the weekly “National All-Star Lineup” by the College Baseball Foundation and Diamond Sports. The sophomore southpaw from Vermilion, Ohio, allowed just three hits, all singles, and tied a career high with 10 strikeouts. He did not allow a walk in the contest.
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The First Annual Vermilion Harbour Triathlon and Duathon takes place in Vermilion on Sunday, August 17th, 2008. Many exciting value-added sponsorships are available. The Vermilion Harbour Triathlon and Duathlon is part of the Wheelie Fun Triathlon and Duathlon Series – a wildly popular Ohio series entering its 18th year.
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Monday, April 14, 2008, 6:00 pm
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The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Watercraft has awarded a total of $564,564 in Marine Patrol Assistance Grants to 28 local communities to assist in enforcing boating laws and maintaining safety on state waterways. The Vermilion Police Department has been awarded $20,201.
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The Lorain County Sheriff's Office is getting a new a 33-foot patrol boat to be used for drug interdiction, homeland security needs, infrastructure protection, human trafficking issues and weapons interdiction as part of the Northern Border Initiative. The 33-foot boat will be docked in Vermilion.
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Looking for gear to show people where your boat likes to spend the summer? Look no further - now you can buy it online at Romp's new online store. You'll find hats, t-shirts, hoodies, kids clothes, coffee cups and more. Something for everyone with Romp's logo.
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Emergencies are situations that are unexpected, sudden, and often dangerous. Some emergencies are caused by natural disasters that affect a large number of people and cause great destruction, such as a flood or tornado. Large numbers of people may also be affected in a man-made disaster, such as an act of terrorism. Other emergencies may involve a person or their family, such as an accident or medical emergency.
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Monday, April 7, 2008
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Share a rewarding cross-cultural learning experience in your own home with an international high school student eager to experience life in America. Gain an international son or daughter and help a foreign teenager to develop a deeper understanding of the real American and its people.
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A public hearing has been scheduled for Monday, April 21, at 6:00 pm at the Vermilion Municipal Complex for discussion on the proposed closure of Perry Street . Below is a copy of the ordinance submitted from the Ohio Rail Development Commission pursuant to this closure for the safety of the traveling public, preservation of the public peace, health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Vermilion, Ohio.
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The "Sonrise Sailors" are a newly formed traveling contemporary Christian praise band located in Vermilion, OH. The members of our band have a mission and ministry of sharing the "Lord's Gospel" and encouraging people to practice the "Golden Rule".
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Every fall with the cool air of autumn sweet tooth enthusiasts get a feeling of emptiness when Vermilion's long time Ice Cream hotspot, Romp's Dairy Dock, closes for the onset of winter. Kids go back to school, life seemingly shifts it's focus from boating, warm weather, sunny days on the beach and a Dairy Dock ice cream cone in the shade to a period of waiting and wanting. Oh the wanting.
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MONDAY, APRIL 7, 2008 - 7:00 p.m.
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MARCH 24, 2008
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MARCH 24, 2008
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This spring, the club set records for the number of teams and players signed up. We now have 231 players on 18 teams including three all girls teams. This represents a 42% increase in player growth from 2005.
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Vermilion Fire Department Social Club will offer a series of Pancake Breakfast on June 14th and September 21st from 8 am to 12:30 pm at Station 1, 5467 Ohio Street. Breakfast includes Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, Orange Juice, Milk, and Coffee. A Steak Fry will be held from 6 pm to 11:00 pm at AMVETS Post # 22 on Saturday, November 1st.
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For the past decade, people have been getting sick and dying from a virulent form of avian influenza - H5N1. This strain has killed untold millions of poultry and several hundred people. And many health officials around the world worry that this virus will mutate into a form that's easily passed from person to person.
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Vermilion Police investigated yet another fatal crash on Liberty Avenue early Thursday morning. The accident occurred around 2 am near Overlook Drive.
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Two teens, 14 and 15, broke into a Vermilion home on Hollyview Drive around 11:30 am on March 20, according to the Vermilion Police Department. The boys panicked and called police.
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Slang 1 Some cool old guys. 2 Aging hipsters, hepcats. 3 A topnotch premium quality show band from Cleveland, Ohio. Now that you've heard from Mr. Webster, we'd like to expand a little on definition number 3.
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The State of the City, State of the Schools address, took place on Thursday, March 20th at German's Villa. Garry Mortus, Chamber Chairman, welcomed guests followed by an invocation by Pastor Cliff Morris. Bruce Keller, Superintendent, presented the State of the Schools address. Mayor Jean Anderson presented the State of the City address.
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Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur made good on her commitment to help Vermilion deal with excess noise caused by heavy rail traffic through the center of town. Kaptur announced at the State of the City address on Thursday she has secured $1 million in federal funds through the U.S. Department of Transportation to assist the city in establishing a rail “quiet zone.” The members of Concerned Citizens of Vermilion have proceeded with due diligence and an unwavering commitment in their efforts to address the noise created by increased train traffic, chaired by Coletta Kubik.
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HealthSource Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab in Vermilion celebrated its Grand Opening on Friday, March 14 at 4365 Liberty Avenue. Board members from the Vermilion Chamber of Commerce welcomed the business with a ribbon cutting ceremony. HealthSource chiropractors work side by side with friendly therapists, massage therapists, and athletic trainers.
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MARCH 17, 2008
- TOPIC ONE: 2008 Budget
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MARCH 10, 2008
- TOPIC ONE: PRIVATE SEWER LATERAL REGULATIONS AND PROCESSES
- TOPIC TWO: Review of Ordinance 2008-13 (Group Hospitalization Insurance)
- TOPIC THREE: Driveway Culvert Replacement Project
- TOPIC FOUR: Review of Ordinance 74-104
- TOPIC FIVE: Review of Ordinance 2006-73
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Monday, March 24, 2008 (6:00 pm)
- STREETS, BUILDINGS & GROUNDS COMMITTEE
- UTILITIES COMMITTEE
- SPECIAL FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
- SPECIAL VERMILION CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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The Vermilion Local Schools will continue to offer all-day kindergarten next school year. Parents of children who will be five by September 30 should call the school for a registration packet. An information meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 14 at 7 pm at the Administration office on Beechview Dr.
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Congratulations to the Sailor Speech and Debate team for having one of their best showings at the National Qualifying Student Congress tournament. The Sailors have never placed this well at this tournament before.
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Mainstream Shopping & Gallery celebrated its Grand Opening on Friday March 14th in Vermilion. The Vermilion Chamber of Commerce joined local artists in a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the gallery which opened recently Harbour Town.
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MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2008, 7:00 pm
- AGENDA
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Superintendent Bruce Keller will be retiring on December 31, 2008 after 17 years serving the Vermilion Schools. The Board of Education is keenly aware that finding the right leader to assist the district in meeting the challenges of the future is critical. After meeting with firms that provide administrative search services, Finding Leaders was designated to assist us in the process.
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MARCH 10, 2008
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The Vermilion Family YMCA is currently working on a five-year strategic plan to to build a new facility in or near Amherst. Two sites in Amherst and two sites outside of Amherst are being considered.
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A 40-year-old Vermilion woman suffered fatal injuries around 5:23 pm on Monday when her van was struck head-on by another driver on Liberty Avenue, according to the Vermilion Police Department.
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Over 20 inches of snow buried Vermilion with the worst storm of the season, virtually shutting down the city. Most area businesses closed, events were canceled and residents were asked to stay home. The Vermilion Police Department requested help from Vermilion residents with 4-wheel-drive vehicles or snowmobiles. Snow fall and high winds made travel treacherous. View Photos
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Monday, March 10, 2008 @ 7:00 pm
- LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
- HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE
- FINANCE COMMITTEE
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Monday, March 3, 2008
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Congratulations to the Boys' Basketball team for winning a District Crown. This is the first time in school history the Sailors have made the Sweet Sixteen. Regional Semi Final game is Thursday night starting at 6:30 pm vs. Lexington on the campus of Bowling Green State University.
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FEBRUARY 25, 2008
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MONDAY, MARCH 3, 2008, 6:00 pm
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FEBRUARY 25, 2008
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MONDAY, MARCH 3, 2008, 6:00 pm
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JANUARY 28, 2008
- TOPIC ONE: Street Light at Hiwatha and EWA
- TOPIC TWO: Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP Grant)
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FEBRUARY 25, 2008
- TOPIC ONE: Sewer Rate Analysis
- TOPIC TWO: Storm Water Ordinance
- TOPIC THREE: Ditch Cleaning
- TOPIC FOUR: Downtown Sanitary Sewers
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Joseph Szivan of Vermilion was charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated, failure to keep reasonable control of his vehicle, possession of drug paraphernalia and expired license plates following an incident on Friday night. He was discovered in a car that was hanging off a cliff.
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Congratulations to the Vermilion Wrestling team for finishing 16th out of 53 teams at the Fostoria Wrestling District, D.J. Pohorance for qualifying in the State Bowling Tournament and the Boys Basketball team for defeating Holy Name in an overtime thriller.
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A premier sailing event, the Laser District 18 Championships, will take place May 24 through May 25 at the Vermilion Boat Club. John Shockey, a Vermilion youth sail camp graduate now sailing for Old Dominion University, has invited VBC to host the Laser District 18 Championships. The Laser is a one person one design boat that is the world most poplular one design class, as well it is an Olympic Class.
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The Vermilion Chamber of Commerce Business Recognition/Community Services Awards dinner was held on Saturday, February 23 at Germans Villa. Area businesses, organizations and individuals were honored for their outstanding achievements in the Vermilion community.
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Vermilion Boat Club and Freeman Eckley Inc will host the 2008 Beneteau First 36.7 Great Lakes Championships. The First 36.7 is a 36' one design racer cruiser. We expect 30 to roll into the Vermilion river June 6,7, & 8 for three days of intense racing.
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Monday, February 25, 2008 (7:00 p.m.)
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FEBRUARY 19, 2008
TOPIC ONE: 2008 Budget
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Tuesday, February 19, 2008
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CenturyTel, Inc. (NYSE: CTL) is deploying wireless Internet "HotSpots" around Lorain County to provide its High-Speed Internet customers the value and convenience of Internet access throughout the community. The second HotSpot location is Red Clay on the River Restaurant, 5150 Liberty Avenue, Vermilion. WiFi is available in the entire restaurant, outdoor patio and deck.
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FEBRUARY 11, 2008
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PLEASE NOTE DAY AND TIME CHANGE
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2008 - 5:30 p.m.
- AGENDA
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Library trustees and staff are busy working on the next steps in Ritter’s building expansion project. Voters approved the project in November. After waiting six weeks for the results of the election to be certified, the board of trustees' first step was to agree to continue working with architects from CBLH Design of Cleveland.
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Monday, February 11, 2008 @ 7:00 pm
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Monday, February 4, 2008
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FBI SWAT teams will converge on Vermilion High School on February 22 after being alerted to a hostage situation. School faculty members will be taken hostage. But there is no cause for alarm - it's only a drill.
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Vermilion topped the northern Ohio area with over 5 inches of rain on Wednesday, forcing the Vermilion River out of its banks and into neighborhoods and homes. With the ground already saturated many yards and basements flooded. The heavy rain has ended, however, with the ground saturated the water will only slowly recede. Drivers should avoid flooded roads and streams. The rain may begin to freeze. Drivers should use caution.
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On Thursday, November 31, Main Street Vermilion received Main Street Program Accreditation from the Ohio Main Street Program. The National Accreditation designation process evaluates established revitalization programs according to 10 performance standards. These standards provide bench-marks and guidelines on the way an organization should be functioning and serve as incentives for improvement. Photo by Ingemar.
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Keith Anders, 45, who was struck and killed by a minivan on Liberty Avenue on January 24 in front of German's Villa, had alcohol and prescription medications in his system, according to police.
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JANUARY 28, 2008
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JANUARY 28, 2008
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Monday, February 4, 2008, 7:00 pm
- AGENDA
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The Boys Varsity Bowling Team is the 2007-2008 North Shore Bowling Conference Champion. Tyler Henson, Vito Ernande, David Woods, DJ Pohorence, Bryan Buckosh, and Jake Casto all contributed to beat North Ridgeville by over 100 pins.
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Some of the best and brightest young minds in Northeast Ohio will be coming to Vermilion this weekend as Vermilion High School hosts the Cleveland District High School Speech & Debate state qualifying tournament. Speech and Debate provides students the opportunity to develop self-confidence and public speaking skills while also learning about organization, humility and perseverance.
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The VHS bowling teams had an incredible night, as 3 teams are now tied for conference champions. Leading the boys varsity were David Woods with a 237 game and Jake Casto with a 247. All of the varsity girls helped in their win, with Kirsten Neal bowling a 190, Valerie Piskur with a 176, Ali Cunningham solid with games of 180 and 183, and the super 213 rolled by Candis Rooker.
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Thousands of area homes and businesses are still without power following wind damage that was severe and widespread. Crews are working to restore power but it's not known how long that will take. The National Weather Service said gusts of more than 50 mph were recorded across northern Ohio overnight. Outages also affected many schools. Many districts closed Wednesday as a result of the high wind damage. High winds knocked down many trees and tree limbs and caused damage to homes and buildings throughout the area. No injuries have been reported.
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Finding a great book to read just got easier. So many books, so little time. For all those busy people, Vermilion Ohio News has added Ritter Library's Online Book Club to VermilionOhio
News.com that delivers books electronically. Each day, Monday through Friday, the library emails subscribers a portion of a book that takes about 5-minutes to read. They're able to read two or three chapters from a book during the week. If they like a book, they can check it out of the library.
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From April through August, licensed amateur triathletes will compete in their state's designated USAT-sanctioned, sprint or international distance Qualifying Race. Male and female winners will be named Best of Their State and the right to compete at the designated Finals Championship Race. Ohio's 2008 State Qualifier will be Vermilion Harbour Triathlon on August 17 at Linwood Park in Vermilion for Intermediate Distance.
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Tuesday, January 22, 2008
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Keith Anders, 45, was struck and killed by a minivan at 8:50 pm on Wednesday on Liberty Avenue in front of German's Villa, according to the Vermilion Police Department.
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Monday, January 28, 2008 (7:00 p.m.)
- AGENDA
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Nearly 50 percent of Americans will make at least one resolution as they begin the new year. The Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS) is encouraging all Ohioans to make a resolution that is both important and easy to keep: Be prepared for any emergency.
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Jon Deason has been selected as an "America Promise Scholarship" winner. To be selected for this scholarship you must have been an “Imagine America Scholarship” winner as a high school senior, maintain a GPA of 3.5, be nominated by the school and complete an essay on why you chose this field of study.
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Monday, January 14, 2008
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The Sailor Speech and Debate had a great showing this past weekend taking 3rd place in Overall Sweepstakes. The Readers Theater Team took 3rd place.
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JANUARY 14, 2008
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Chocolate cupcakes, chocolate fudge – time to get your chocolate judged! Enter your best chocolate dish in the Friends of Ritter Public Library’s second annual Chocolate Festival and compete to win the title of Chocolate Champion. Pick up an entry form at the library and prepare your most fabulous recipe to be sampled by the public Saturday, February 9 from 1 pm to 3 pm.
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The Arts Guild Of Vermilion, a committee of Main Street Vermilion, is currently planning art shows for 2008 to be held in downtown Vermilion.
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MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2008, 7 pm
- AGENDA
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Vermilion Local Schools Superintendent Bruce Keller has announced he will retire at the end of this year. The Vermilion School Board has hired a search firm to find a new superintendent. They hope to have a replacement by August 1 when contracts begin for administrators.
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Keymotion will be performing at Red Clay On The River in Vermilion at 9 pm Saturday, January 19. Keymotion is a high-energy classic rock dance band featuring music from the 50’s through the 90’s by various artists.
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JANUARY 14, 2008
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JANUARY 14, 2008
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Bulan's Boat Yard on the Vermilion River has been officially certified an Ohio Clean Marina. Bulan's Boat Yard is the third VMBA member marina to have been certified joining Vermilion Power Boats and Romp's Water Port, Inc. The VMBA is very proud of this accomplishment and of it's members commitment to protecting the Vermilion River and our environment.
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The Auditior Of The State has reviewed the Independent Auditor’s Report of the City of Vermilion, Erie County, prepared by Rea & Associates, Inc., for the audit period January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006. Based upon this review, they have accepted these reports in lieu of the audit required by Section 117.11, Revised Code.
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Steven Mahl, 18, and Joshua Mason, 20, have been indicted for one of the worst cases ever of vandalism in Vermilion. The men are charged with felony counts of burglary and vandalism for a break-in to a Vermilion home.
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Tempt your taste buds at the new Joe's Pit BBQ restaurant at 3909 Liberty Avenue in Vermilion. Featuring new owners and a fresh, new decor, Joe's Pit BBQ offers a variety of menu items for dining in or takeout.
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Monday, January 14, 2008 @ 7:00 pm
- FINANCE COMMITTEE
- HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE
- LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
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Monday, January 14, 2008
(Immediately following committee meetings)
- AGENDA
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Monday, January 7, 2008
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A small earthquake rumbled below the surface of Lake Erie on Tuesday evening around 8:35 pm, according to officials with the National Earthquake Information Center. The earthquake registered a 3.1 on the Richter Scale.
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The Vermilion Port Authority will award $1000 to the lucky winner who predicts the date and time a floating Christmas Tree will be pushed down the Vermilion River by ice jams. The Christmas tree is mounted to a float on the Vermilion River at McGarvey's Landing near Red Clay on the River.
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A man had a seizure while driving on Route 2 Friday morning causing him to drive the wrong way and crash into another car, according to the State Highway Patrol.
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Wednesday, January 2, 2008
- VERMILION CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
- VERMILION CITY COUNCIL RULES & REGULATIONS
- ANNOUNCEMENT OF MEETING DATES
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PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE: Vermilion City Council Meeting, Monday, January 7, 2008, 6:30 pm.
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The Vermilion City Council Swearing in Ceremony take place at 7:30 pm on Wednesday, January 2, 2008
- Vermilion City Council Organization Meeting Agenda
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Monday, December 17, 2007
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2007 began eerily similar to 2006 with lawsuits, allegations and deadly accidents. Flooding was also a reoccurring event in 2007. Rumors of Wal-mart coming resurfaced while many new businesses found a home in Vermilion. Hundreds of thousands of dollars in grant money was acquired to improve the town. Area organizations united to dramatically increase tourism. Elections brought a record number of visitors to the website in a year when the internet appeared to have a big impact on voting decisions. While candidate profiles, meeting minutes and events were popular reading, here’s a recap of of the most viewed articles for 2007.
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Monday, December 17, 2007
