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Not your average real estate investor: Mercedez Pickens forges own paths, helps families

“I’m planning on branching out into Sandusky to help out with different crises, to actually bring jobs and housing and education.” 

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New life for Osborne School: Sandusky’s affordable housing solution for seniors

Historic Osborne Elementary School will transform into 20 affordable apartments for seniors, addressing Erie County's housing crisis with renovations beginning in 2025.

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From Wheels to Walls: Archie’s finds a home in downtown Sandusky

Owners Jeremey and Mallie Adams are trading their food truck’s seasonal schedule for a permanent spot in downtown Sandusky, bringing their beloved St. Louis-style pizza to Archie’s at Clubhouse No. 3.

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Exploring Ohio’s Ice Age legacy:Kelleys Island’s glacial grooves and the hidden history of Lake Erie’s carved stone landscapes

The massive grooves cut into rock on Kelleys Island at least 17,000 years ago by giant glaciers that carved out the Great Lakes region are believed to be the largest preserved glacial grooves in the world.  Although the site is probably the best-known and largest example of glacial grooves in the Lake Erie region, there are other sites around the Lake Erie islands and some on the mainland that have glacial grooves and striations, or scratches in the rock, left from the Ice Age. 

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Buried treasure:Sandusky Cultural Center for decades has exhibited professional art in a surprising location

The Sandusky Cultural Center, a professional art gallery located at Sandusky High School, has been described as a "hidden gem" and the city’s “best-kept secret.”

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Drawing on inspirations:Sandusky’s Jordan Arnell Evans, of Art Jordan Design Studios, puts ideas on paper and quickly puts them out into the world

Sandusky’s Jordan Arnell Evans, of Art Jordan Design Studios, puts ideas on paper and quickly puts them out into the world.

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Hidden History:The Lockwood Cemetery at East Harbor State Park tells the story of early settlers and a land legacy

Tucked within the serene woods of East Harbor State Park Campground lies the historic Lockwood (Marshall) Cemetery, a resting place for some of Ottawa County's early settlers.

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Ray Robinson Jr.’s journey of faith, family, and compassionate service

Ray Robinson Jr., pastor and owner of Brown-Robinson Funeral Homes, found his calling to serve others at a young age, inspired by both his faith and a compassionate funeral director who guided him through personal loss.

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A year of unexpected wonders in nature:Fleck shares his favorite nature photos of 2024

Photographer Tim Fleck shares his favorite nature photos of 2024.

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A hot breakfast and two cups of love: how volunteers feed Sandusky’s community

“We can’t stop this ministry,” Wible says. “There’s too many people who need this.”

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