Vermilion News

SHELBY: Richard E. Barkdull, age 78, resident of Bradley Ave., Shelby, died Sunday, June 14, 2009 in Hospice House, Ashland, Ohio.

While both the County of Vermilion River and the Provincial Parks are currently under a fire ban, the town of Vermilion is not, said Vermilion fire chief Bill Roth.

The family is offering a $500 reward for the return of the 3-year-old yellow Lab named Lilly.

An 18-year-old accused of killing a juvenile corrections officer with a blow to the abdomen denied charges of aggravated murder and felonious assault today in Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court.

On Friday June 12 at approximately 11:30pm a Yellow Lab was taken out of her owner's vehicle while it was parked at Quaker Steak and Lube.

VERMILION, Ohio -- The owners of a yellow lab are offering $500 for the animal's safe return.

COLUMBUS a ' Ohio is among 28 states that will share $14.6 million in Clean Vessel Act grant awards to fund construction and installation of sewage pump-out facilities and floating restrooms for recreational boaters, according to a recent announcement by U.S. Department of Interior Secretary Ken Salazar.

A group promoting the growing hobby of "railfanning" hopes to capitalize on the city's legacy of railroading by developing a series of photo-op spots around town where railroad buffs and others can snap great photos of passing trains.

The annual Relay for Life cancer society team fundraiser will be Sunday at Marion L. Steele High School.

State Rep. Terry Boose wants to give himself and his fellow state legislators a 5 percent pay cut.

Archive for June 2nd, 2009 Joba zaps Indians: Nothing bugs Yankees starter Joba Chamberlain this time against Indians CLEVELAND - The bugs nor the hitters that inhabit Progressive Field bothered Joba Chamberlain much at all Monday night.

On May 27 Firelands High School inducted 12 new members into chapter 2212 of the National Art Honor Society.

Teach an old dog new tricks, dress him up or treat him to a snack Sunday when the Lorain County Metro Parks Vermilion River Reservation holds its inaugural Dog Dayz.

Check out some cool gadgets including elastic ropes and an "instant thought transmitter" when Professor Zap presents "Create and Imaginate" 2:30 p.m. June 12 at the Amherst Public Library.

Vermilion's popular Third Thursdays are back for another summer season. Beginning this week, visitors can stroll the quaint downtown shops or browse among displays of artwork for sale while being serenaded by musical groups performing along Liberty Avenue and Main Street.

Workers harvest peaches at Spiegelberg farm in Lorain County in August 2002. Extreme cold in January this year has resulted in losses to Ohio's peach crop, with 40 percent of growers rating their crop as "poor" or "very poor." Extreme low temperatures in January took a bite out of the coming harvest in many orchards, according to those in the ...

A Vermilion man remained hospitalized Wednesday after being injured the night before when a motorcycle he was driving hit a deer on State Rt.

Archive for May 5th, 2009 Definitely the Chosen One: LeBron James wins going away, becomes first Cavalier named NBA's Most Valuable Player AKRON - The high road and the long road intersected perfectly Monday afternoon when Cavaliers small forward LeBron James received the Maurice Podoloff Trophy for being named the NBA's Most Valuable Player.

Five people were injured early Saturday when a driver lost control of her car and struck a tree on U.S. Route 6, according to the Ohio Highway Patrol.

A woman has been charged in connection with a fatal crash last weekend in Vermilion.