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🌱 Vermilion's housing boom takes shape, with growth concerns close behind

Vermilion, Ohio Patch AM: a 4 min read

Morning Vermilion! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Vermilion's housing boom takes shape, with growth concerns close behind
  • After beating Vermilion, Keystone prepares for Archbold playoff matchup
  • UAW claims a role in Lorain County commissioner's election defeat

Also on today's calendar: Lance Solo Acoustic at Paper Moon Vineyards and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Variable cloudiness, with a high of 58 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Thursday: Breezy and cooler with rain, temps: high: 51, low: 38.
  • Friday: Cloudy with a shower or two, with a high of 42 and low of 35 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hundreds of new homes planned for Vermilion (morningjournal.com) — Three housing developments could bring roughly 500 homes to Vermilion, with clearing underway at Forrest Glen south of Liberty Avenue. Two other projects remain in planning, including housing and retail on Sunnyside Road. Residents have raised concerns about whether roads and schools can handle the growth.
   

• Football Preview: Keystone and Archbold Have Made a Habit of Blowouts, and Now They Meet (maxpreps.com) — Vermilion fell 58–27 to Keystone in Friday's football playoff matchup, with Wildcats quarterback Colt Cowling throwing for 378 yards and six touchdowns. Keystone now hosts Archbold at 7 p.m. this Friday, pairing two teams coming off decisive wins after the Blue Streaks beat Bluffton 49–7.
   

• UAW Mobilization Leads to Ousting of Lorain County Commissioner Following Historic Strike (uaw.org) — The UAW is claiming a role in Lorain County Commissioner Jeff Riddell's defeat after campaigning for opponent Carolyn White. Volunteers canvassed communities including Vermilion as Job and Family Services workers continued a strike over pay that began February 18. The union says 150 members and volunteers joined its electoral effort.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Handmade Holiday Gifts❤️
    @https://www.facebook.com/share/19umLZrfC5/?mibextid=wwXIfr (Nextdoor Vermilion on The Lake)
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Team Member in Vermilion. Apply here.
  • Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member OH in Amherst. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Vermilion here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lorain

  • Cindy Andrews retiring from Community Foundation of Lorain County (morningjournal.com)
  • New Lorain County Dog Warden sworn in, gives update on kennel (morningjournal.com)
  • ‘The need just blew up': Lorain Salvation Army sees surge in demand amid donation shortage (cleveland.com)

Elyria

  • Christopher B. Jackson named Elyria post 2026 Trooper of the Year (chroniclet.com)

Ok Vermilion! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Vermilion

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Vermilion

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.