Property along the west bank of the Vermilion River near Main Street Beach will be transformed into a public park next year. The Western Reserve Land Conservancy, with support from the Erie County Commission, plans to purchase the 1.68-acre Wakefield property with state and private funding.
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Ritter Public Library is excited to win a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for new computers.
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Open to Boys and Girls ages 5 to 10 years old. Practices start January 4, 2010 – practice is one night a week.
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Xcel Fitness, located on Liberty Avenue in Vermilion, and Dynamo Sport Athletics is offering a discount to Vermilion athletes looking to improve speed, strength, vertical jump and conditioning for athletics.
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Vermilion Police are investigating a suspicious shooting death of Jeremy S. Simko, 36, owner of Simko Tree Service.
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Santa is Coming to Bad Boy Bait & Tackle! Starting Saturday, November 28, bring the kids to visit Santa.
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Ritter Public Library will be open again on Wednesdays, but will close instead on Sundays, beginning in December.
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Brooke Pilarsh, 30, of Vermilion, was arrested on Monday for robbing the Liberty Avenue Rite Aid, according to authorities.
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Registration is ongoing for the 2010 season of Vermilion Rec Youth Basketball.
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AMVETS Auxiliary Post 22 will host an annual Christmas Bake Sale on Saturday, December 5, beginning at 11 am at the Canteen.
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The annual Community Christmas Dinner at AMVETS Post 22 will be held on Friday, December 25, from 1 pm to 5 pm.
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Monday, November 16, 2009
MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Anderson reported applications will be received through December for the CHIP Program.
SAFETY DIRECTOR’S REPORT: Schmidt would be reviewing the situation of ice formation on the roof at fire station two.
SERVICE DIRECTOR’S REPORT: Squires reported on the completion of final cleanup of debris at the service center. The blue cart program that has been discussed for about two years. They have approximately six months left. The salt storage shed expansion is completed.
FINANCE DIRECTOR’S REPORT: Bowens met with the OPBA and FOP on labor negotiations which are going well.
CITY ENGINEER’S REPORT: Howard reported on the Edson Street project.
LAW DIRECTOR’S REPORT: Zaleski reported with regards to the Norm Ruess letter.
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The Vermilion Athletic Boosters are currently running a fundraiser in cooperation with the Friendship Food Store located at 1860 State Route 60.
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Unless otherwise noted, all meetings begin at 7 pm and are held at the MUNICIPAL COMPLEX.
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The Arts Guild of Vermilion, a committee of Main Street Vermilion, hosts this annual, don't-miss, Holiday Art Show November 20 - December 20, noon to 6 pm.
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A Thanksgiving Dinner for those in need will be offered 1st Assembly of God Church, 4931 Southview Drive, on Sunday, November 22nd.
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Vermilion Township Firefighters, Boy Scout Troop #409 and BSA Crew #409 are organizing a food drive for the holiday season to be distributed to needy families in the Vermilion Township area.
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South Street Elementary School and Vermilion Intermediate School have been identified as in need of improvement by the Ohio Department of Education.
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The VHS Speech and Debate team had an excellent showing at the Lincoln-West Tournament Saturday, November 14.
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BRAVO book club team beat out twelve other teams in the Friends of Ritter Spell Fest, winning the coveted Noah Webster Cup. Susan Thornton, Carla Widdowson and Penny Kishman proved that experience beats youth. Slide Show.
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The Salvation Army of Vermilion is seeking new or gently worn coats, mostly for school age children.
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Friends of the Metro Parks is a great way to be involved in the Lorain County Metro Parks.
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Kids can find fun video storybooks and cool reading games online at ritterpubliclibrary.org.
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Monday, November 16, 2009 @ 7:00 p.m.
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Vermilion’s United Church of Christ Congregational is honoring its forebears this year by having a re-enactment of the First Thanksgiving Worship and dinner.
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Don and Diane Chesnut were awarded the Guin Roller Memorial Award for Excellence.
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Find all kinds of office services at your library, including copying, scanning, faxing and free Internet access on public computers.
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The Vermilion Family YMCA announces the Youth Sports Fall 2009 Youth Basketball Senior Division Game Schedule.
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The Vermilion High School Winter Guard is having their Annual Pumpkin Roll Sale. The rolls are $10 each and will be ready for delivery for Thanksgiving.
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The Vermilion Township Firemen’s Association is taking orders for pumpkin rolls (no nuts.) Cost is $10.
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Breakfast with Santa at the Vermilion YMCA takes place on Saturday, December 5th.
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The Prom to Dawn Committee is selling the popular Apple Strudel once again for the holidays.
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"A Night at the Races" takes place at VFW Post 7576 Poorman Road in Vermilion on November 21st.
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The Vermilion Family YMCA announces the Fall 2009 Youth Basketball Game Schedule Junior Division.
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Laurel Run Cooking School was pleased to have Robin Swoboda from Fox 8 News filming "That's Life" at the school.
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The Knights of Columbus Council 4539 continues to bring low cost bus trip opportunities to Vermilion with its latest offering "A Day at Caesar's Casino" in Windsor on January 18.
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Paper Moon Vineyards will be hosting an open house on Friday, December 4th from 6 to 10 pm.
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As expected, October was a busy month in the winery production room. Paper Moon tanks were just about empty.
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Norfolk Southern Railroad will be closing the railroad crossing on State Route 60 (Main Street) in the downtown business district beginning at 9 am on Monday.
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Unless otherwise noted, all meetings begin at 7 pm and are held at the MUNICIPAL COMPLEX.
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Signup now for YMCA Winter Basketball. Boys and girls ages 5-10 years old will learn the basic skills in this fun, noncompetitive league.
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Congratulations to the Sailor Speech and Debate Team. They placed 10th overall.
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Tuba Christmas is December 20th at 2 pm this year (doors open at 1 pm). This event is free to the public, the participants pay to participate.
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Single Tree Winery will offer a variety of events during the month of November.
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- Mayor: Eileen Bulan
- President: Fred Ostrander
- At Large: Heidi Strickler
- Ward 1 Council: Scott Sherwood
- Ward 2 Council: Frank Loucka
- Ward 3 Council: Steven Holovacs
- Ward 4 Council: Barb Brady
- Ward 5 Council: Madio Rossini
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Monday, November 2, 2009
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You're invited to Laurel Run Cooking School's Annual Holiday Open House on Saturday, November 14, from 10 am to 4 pm.
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Calling all Senior citizens. SilverSneakers is a great program that allows you to work out at the YMCA and meet new people while you get in shape.
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Looking for a place for your children while you work? The Y has openings in its Pre-School and Before and After Care.
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OCTOBER 26, 2009
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Drop your used ink cartridges and old cell phones off at Ritter Public Library and the Friends of Ritter will earn cash by recycling them.
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OCTOBER 26, 2009
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Gardening season is over, but Vermilion In Bloom is busy planning next year's events. Mark your calendars now for Vermilion In Blooms' Gardeners Fair.
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Judy's on the Lake, a Skilled Gaming Room, is now open at 4652 Liberty Ave (Crystal Plaza) in Vermilion.
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Vermilion's grant writer, Eileen Bulan, has secured another $237,000.00 in Division of Watercraft grants to enhance public boating access in the City of Vermilion. The funds will be used for the Vermilion Port Authority Waterworks Marina.
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The YMCA offers short-term memberships for adults or families of Deployed Guard/Reserve or a relocated spouse of Active Duty in six-month intervals.
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Over the past two years, the Great Lakes Historical Society, CLUE, the Institute of Nautical Archaeology, and Texas A&M University have partnered to closely examine the archaeological remains of the Anthony Wayne, a mid-19th century side-wheel passenger and cargo steamer.
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Vermilion Valley Vineyards is the latest winery to open in the area. The new Vinneyards opened its doors last Saturday and will be open this Friday and Saturday.
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Monday, October 19, 2009
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The Second Annual Christmas Journey will begin after morning services at St. Mary's Catholic Church on December 27th with a light lunch and will end at E&R.
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Tuesday, October 13, 2009
CDBG Project
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Mildred Early Senior Center, at AMVET'S Dave Workman Hall, 1517 Rt. 60, is open Mondays - Thursdays 11 am to 4 pm.
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The Great Lakes Historical Society in Vermilion has agreed to a memorandum of understanding to move the Inland Seas Maritime Museum to Toledo.
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Vermilion Golden Agers meet each Wednesday from noon to 3 pm at AMVETS Post 22 on Rt. 60 in Vermilion.
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Angel Food Ministries in Vermilion offers wholesale food packages to all Vermilion residents, regardless of income.
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Grace's Kitchen serves dinner on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 pm to 7 pm. Everyone is welcome.
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American Legion Post 397 is open daily for lunch from 11 am to 1:45 pm at 2713 SR 60 in Vermilion.
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