Vermilion High School faces growing drug problem
Guidance counselor Tim Lamb describes Vermilion High School amid rising opiate and other drug use among students. He cites 2011 Erie County survey figures, school thefts to feed addictions, and heroin as a cheaper alternative. The district collaborates with prevention coalitions and law enforcement while proposing mandatory testing and increased community involvement.
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Vermilion Library Events And Local Meetings Schedule
Vermilion area calendar covers a school board special meeting at 7 30 p m Monday at 1230 Beechview Drive with an open public session. Amherst Public Library hosts a Harriet Beecher Stowe reenactment on May 3 at 7 p m. Ritter Library offers Money Smart Week programs and identity theft talks this week. Vermilion E R Church hosts a Ladies Tea Party at 11 30 a m Saturday. Vermilion Chamber hosts Chocolate and Wine Walk May 5 from noon to 4 p m downtown with wristbands and prize drawing. Vermilion Sit and Stitch Quilt Guild meets 7 p m Monday at the church fellowship hall.
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Firelands High Defeats Vermilion in Scholastic Games
Firelands High School beat Vermilion High School 290 to 240 on March 9 earning a spot in the second semifinal broadcast Monday May 14. The program airs Mondays 6 05 to 7 p m on WEOL AM 930 with playoffs culminating in the county championship May 21. Vermilion’s team included Ashley Terry Steven Crabtree and Kevin Cole who received Standout Scholar after defeating Elyria High School. Firelands was represented by Kevin Harris Terry Long and Jake Westfall who earned a Standout Scholar award.
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Summer contest invites votes for FirstMerit party prizes
FirstMerit Bank runs a summer contest offering a Lovin' Summer Celebration party and a $500 PTA donation to area schools. Voters pick their school on Facebook before May 18, with winners by vote count adjusted for enrollment. Eligible schools nominate via the FirstMerit page and receive in-person visits with forms to enter. Pride Day in South Amherst invites volunteers 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Evergreen Cemetery. rain date May 5. Vermilion High School hosts its Fine Arts Fair at 4 p.m. at the Board of Education with music, auctions, art shows, and scholarships funds.
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Amherst police activity and incidents list
A sequence of Amherst area incidents includes 911 hang up misuses, EMS assist for possible overdose, a child with a knife custody case, and multiple traffic stops with OVI charges. Notable items include arrests of Shawn Facemire for operating while intoxicated, Jason Lewis for marijuana and paraphernalia offenses, and Jordon L. Dongarra with multiple driving and suspension violations.
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