Oktoberfest brings larger turnout than last year

More beer-drinking and schnitzel-eating Octoberfest goers made their way to Vermillion over the weekend than last year, according to city officials. “We’ve had about 300 people, but it’s hard to tell because they come and go,” said Tim Bellis, the tourism and marketing coordinator for Vermillion.buy clomid online https://www.mabvi.org/wp-content/languages/new/usa/clomid.html no prescription The event consisted of food, […]

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About 100 run in annual police fundraiser

A large police presence could be seen in Prentis Park Thursday evening. The officers weren’t there for a call, however, but to run in the fourth Annual Run with the Cops 5K. Founded in 2012 by Vermillion Police Department officers David Kyte and Jon Cole, Run with the Cops raises money for the Vermillion Fraternal […]

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City Council moves to make way for full-time code enforcement position

On Monday evening the Vermillion City Council approved the second reading of the city’s 2017 budget, clearing the way for a part-time fire inspector position to become a full-time position which might help alleviate the workload of inspecting Vermillion’s multitude of aging buildings. John Prescott, the city manager of Vermillion, said the cost of making […]

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UPDATED: Apartment complex residents return home after gas, fire scare

About 20 people were allowed to return to their apartments early Tuesday morning after a gas leak and fire scare at the Austree Apartment complex led to the evacuation of the two buildings Ileen Weisser, a resident of the apartment complex located at 800 Jefferson who made the initial 911 call, said she was doing […]

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About 39 car windshields smashed in weekend vandalism spree

A crime spree took Vermillion by storm this past weekend, and the collateral damage is staggering — at least 39 car windshields were smashed, along with the windows of two buildings. Vermillion Police Department Chief Matt Betzen said the department has identified several suspects in the string of crimes and has forwarded its case to […]

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Annual Ribs, Rods & Rock ‘n Roll festival takes over downtown Vermillion

Good food, loud music and antique cars ruled supreme in downtown Vermillion this weekend. The 12th annual Ribs, Rods & Rock ‘n Roll festival was held Sept. 9 and 10. The event included antique cars, bands, a barbecue competition and inflatable attractions for children. Rich Job, the president of Ribs, Rods & Rock n’ Roll, said […]

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