Annual Harbour Town 1837 Christmas Walk
Thanksgiving Weekend, kick-off the holiday season with an old fashion alternative to the usual hectic holiday shopping.
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Special City Council Meeting Minutes
Monday, November 23, 2009
The Western Reserve Land Conservancy discussed the Wakefield property waterfront park project.  Mayor Anderson said this is the first she is learning of this project and is disappointed she did not have the opportunity to discuss this. Council voted to support the project.
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Juvenile Arrested for Robbery on Liberty
Police arrested a 17-year-old from Lorain on Monday afternoon for armed robbery of a man near McDonald's on Liberty.
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Pre-Turkey Party
A Pre-Turkey Party will be held at Quaker Steak & Lube in Vermilion on November 25th at 5 pm.
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Thanksgiving Day Buffet
If you don't feel like cooking, let The Lube do the cooking for you!  Thanksgiving Day Buffet with all the fixings!
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Thanksgiving Dinner for Those in Need
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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The Hanging of the Greens
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in downtown Vermilion.  The annual Hanging of the Greens has been completed in anticipation for the kickoff of the holiday season this Thanksgiving weekend.
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Library Closing
Ritter Public Library will be closed Wednesday and Thursday, November 25 and 26, for the Thanksgiving holiday.
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Lorain County Metro Parks Holiday Lights
When the weather gets colder and the nights get longer, see the bright lights of Holiday Lights at Carlisle Visitor Center in LaGrange on November 27 through December 30.
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Ritter’s Readers
Check out Ritter Public Library's readers’ blog online at ritterpubliclibrary.org.
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Care Consultation Services
Learning that you, a loved one, friend or co-worker has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another memory loss disorder can be a difficult and confusing time.
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An Authentic Thanksgiving
Vermilion’s United Church of Christ Congregational honored its forebears this year by having a re-enactment of the First Thanksgiving Worship and dinner.
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VON HOLIDAY GUIDE NOW ONLINE
Holiday Events, News, Shopping & More!
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Prom to Dawn Spaghetti Dinner
Prom to Dawn Class of 2010 is sponsoring a Spaghetti Dinner on December 5 from 4 pm to 6:30 pm in the cafeteria at Vermilion High School.
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Ritter Offers Homebound Delivery
Ritter Public Library delivers books, movies and magazines to homebound residents.
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Heavenly Delights from St Matthew
St Matthew Lutheran Church has collected the best recipes from Church members, family and friends and compiled them into an attractive ring binder keepsake cookbook.
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Help Raise Funds for St. Francis Animals
Help raise funds for Saint Francis Animal Sanctuary in Vermilion.  Saint Francis Animal Sanctuary is desperately in need of funds to continue their service to animals.
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Coats Needed for Kids
The Salvation Army of Vermilion is seeking new or gently worn coats, mostly for school age children.
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It’s a Bioswale!
The planted area in front of Ritter Public Library’s new building addition is a bioswale, an environmentally friendly landscape design that will help manage storm water and surface runoff.
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Alco Food Drive & Holiday Savings
A Season of Giving canned food drive will take place at Alco department store in Vermilion November 23 through December 6.  All donations will go to the Vermilion Food Pantry.
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E&R Gives Thanks
Vermilion E&R Church would like to thank our community for the many donations of clothing for our Kid’s Boutique.
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Gymnastics @ the YMCA
Come and try our 3 week holiday session.  Session begins November 30, 2009.  Ends December 17, 2009.
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Holiday Art Show on Main
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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Vermilion Riverfront Property to Become Park
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 Secures Computer Grant
Ritter Public Library is excited to win a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for new computers.
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Santa at Bad Boy
Santa is Coming to Bad Boy Bait & Tackle!  Starting Saturday, November 28, bring the kids to visit Santa.
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AMVETS Bake Sale
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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Annual Community Christmas Dinner
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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Library Restores Wednesday Hours
Ritter Public Library will be open again on Wednesdays, but will close instead on Sundays, beginning in December.
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Winter Basketball Signups @ the Y
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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Boosters Pizza Fundraiser
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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Township Food Drive
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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A Christmas Journey
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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Firemen Pumpkin Rolls
The Vermilion Township Firemen’s Association is taking orders for pumpkin rolls (no nuts.)  Cost is $10.
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Breakfast with Santa @ the Y
Breakfast with Santa at the Vermilion YMCA takes place on Saturday, December 5th.
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Apple Strudel Sale
The Prom to Dawn Committee is selling the popular Apple Strudel once again for the holidays.
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Special Offer for Parents of Athletes
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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Business Owner Found Dead in Vermilion
Vermilion Police are investigating a suspicious shooting death of Jeremy S. Simko, 36, owner of Simko Tree Service.
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Woman Arrested for Robbery
Brooke Pilarsh, 30, of Vermilion, was arrested on Monday for robbing the Liberty Avenue Rite Aid, according to authorities.
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2010 Vermilion Rec Youth Basketball
Registration is ongoing for the 2010 season of Vermilion Rec Youth Basketball.
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Vermilion City Council Meeting Minutes
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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Schools In Need of Improvement
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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VHS Speech & Debate
The VHS Speech and Debate team had an excellent showing at the Lincoln-West Tournament Saturday, November 14.
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Spell Fest Draws a Crowd
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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Volunteer at the Parks
Friends of the Metro Parks is a great way to be involved in the Lorain County Metro Parks.
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Video Storybooks
Kids can find fun video storybooks and cool reading games online at ritterpubliclibrary.org.
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Chesnuts Honored
Don and Diane Chesnut were awarded the Guin Roller Memorial Award for Excellence.
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Office Services @ Ritter
Find all kinds of office services at your library, including copying, scanning, faxing and free Internet access on public computers.
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YMCA Fall 2009 Youth Basketball Senior Division Game Schedule
The Vermilion Family YMCA announces the Youth Sports Fall 2009 Youth Basketball Senior Division Game Schedule.
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Annual Pumpkin Roll Sale
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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YMCA Fall 2009 Youth Basketball Schedule
The Vermilion Family YMCA announces the Fall 2009 Youth Basketball Game Schedule Junior Division.
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That's Life Films at Laurel Run
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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New Years Bus Trip Offered
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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Vineyards Offers Open House & Entertainment
Paper Moon Vineyards will be hosting an open house on Friday, December 4th from 6 to 10 pm.
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Hit the "RESET" Button
As expected, October was a busy month in the winery production room.  Paper Moon tanks were just about empty.
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Railroad Crossing Closing
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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Winter Basketball
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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Speech & Debate Place 10th
Congratulations to the Sailor Speech and Debate Team.  They placed 10th overall.
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Tuba Christmas With Vermilion Musicians
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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Winery Has Events
Single Tree Winery will offer a variety of events during the month of November.
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Election Results
  • Ward 5 Council: Madio Rossini
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Vermilion City Council Meeting Minutes
Monday, November 2, 2009
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UTILITIES COMMITTEE MINUTES
OCTOBER 26, 2009
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STREETS, BUILDINGS & GROUNDS
OCTOBER 26, 2009
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Think Spring!
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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Skilled Gaming Room Open
Judy's on the Lake, a Skilled Gaming Room, is now open at 4652 Liberty Ave (Crystal Plaza) in Vermilion.
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Bulan Secures Large Grant
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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Vermilion Valley Vineyards Opens
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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Vermilion City Council Meeting Minutes
Monday, October 19, 2009
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Finance Committee Meeting Minutes
OCTOBER 13, 2009
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Health & Safety Meeting Minutes
OCTOBER 13, 2009
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Legislative Meeting Minutes
OCTOBER 13, 2009
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Special Vermilion City Council Meeting
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
CDBG Project
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Senior Activities & Lunches Offered
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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Museum Moving
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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Seniors Invited
Vermilion Golden Agers meet each Wednesday from noon to 3 pm at AMVETS Post 22 on Rt. 60 in Vermilion.
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Food Help Available to All
Angel Food Ministries in Vermilion offers wholesale food packages to all Vermilion residents, regardless of income.
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Friendship & Food
Grace's Kitchen serves dinner on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 pm to 7 pm.  Everyone is welcome.
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Lunch & Dinner Offered at American Legion
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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