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Vermilion Public Library To Present The Jackie Shane Story On February 21

Sonya Lee Reporter The Vermilion Public Library will welcome the community for a special screening of The Jackie Shane Story on Friday, February 21 (honouring Black History Month), offering an evening of music, history, and reflection through the life of a truly groundbreaking performer. The documentary shares the remarkable journey of Jackie Shane, a trailblazing soul singer who rose to prominence during the 1960s. Celebrated for her powerful voice and magnetic stage presenc

Sonya Lee

15 hours ago1 min read

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Three Criminal Cases In Vermilion

In the very early years of Vermilion, as the community was slowly coming together, there were problems with some individuals who couldn’t stay on the right side of the law. In early February 1910, three criminal cases were presented at the district court to Judge Taylor who was presiding. In the first case, a Vermilion man was charged with attempting to steal a white steer from another man off his property. The name of the person accused was not listed, nor was the person who

Craig Baird

15 hours ago2 min read

Marty And Buster

Marty and Buster were two borderline mammoth donkeys who graced our lives and left a permanent hoofprint on our family’s heart. They had unique personalities; they were both friendly and very approachable and always greeted anyone who wandered into their pasture. They loved treats; apples, carrots and other goodies and the people who brought them. Marty was a striking grey color accentuated by a bold black dorsal stripe running down his back. Buster was two shades of rich bro

Doreen Flewell Klatt

15 hours ago3 min read

Reflections And Creech’s Lakeland Announce Planned Vermilion Transition

Owners of Reflections Funeral & Cremation Services, Candice and Josh Anderson, along with Alva and Harry Creech of Creech’s Lakeland Funeral Home (Vermilion), would like to share that we have entered into an agreement for a planned transition of Creech’s Lakeland Funeral Home’s Vermilion location, with an anticipated closing date of Monday, March 2, 2026. This transaction is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of conditions and has not yet closed. Until closing occurs, owne

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