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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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Huron, Marblehead listed as two of the top 15 most picture-perfect small towns on the Great Lakes

Huron and Marblehead have been recognized by Home Stratosphere as two of the “15 most picture-perfect small towns on the Great Lakes,” ranking #6 and #4, respectively.

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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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Community partnerships combat food insecurity during the holiday season

“Food insecurity is a symptom of a much larger issue,” Chase-Morefield says. “We’re meeting the immediate need for food, but the reason that someone ended up there, at a food pantry, is because so many other things happened before they got there.”

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New series explores efforts to address oral health inequities

A new State of Health series highlights innovative approaches and partnerships tackling systemic barriers to oral health care for underserved populations.

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Anchors Away Marina expands to meet high demand for winter boat storage

Anchors Away Marina has expanded with a new 12,000-square-foot storage building.

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Erie County Health Department earns award from Ohio Department Award for breastfeeding efforts

The Erie County Health Department recently received The Gold Award for Breastfeeding Workplace from the Ohio Department of Health.

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Three generations, one vision: How the Guerra family transformed LEWCO into an industrial powerhouse

The Guerra family runs LEWCO, Inc., an international industrial equipment manufacturer based in Sandusky.

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Preserving Cedar Point’s history: new museum opens in downtown Sandusky

“To me, Cedar Point is more than just a place; it’s an emotion. When I see people come in the door, it’s people that remember that are my age being there with their parents because of the history and it just brings back such an emotion. But it’s a wonderful emotion.” 

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"Iron Man" sculpture finds a fitting home in downtown Sandusky

A new sculpture has found a fitting–albeit temporary– home in downtown Sandusky.

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From cupcakes to cosmos:How Christina Edwards turned a childhood dream of Mars into a thriving bakery business

Christina Edwards is the founder of Christina’s Creations, a thriving, home-based family bakery that serves up cookies, cakes, and just about anything Christina’s still-scientific, experimental mind can bake up.

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RISE program launches digital guide to boost local businesses on Small Business Saturday

In an effort to support local businesses and promote economic growth, the Regional  Incubator for Sustainability and Entrepreneurship (RISE) has launched a digital guide for Small Business Saturday. 

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Christmas Market coming to downtown Sandusky

A new tradition will begin in Schade-Mylander Plaza in downtown Sandusky this holiday season with a market inspired by the charm and magic of Christmas Markets in Europe and helmed by a Sandusky family known for giving back.

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Erie County Senior Center unveils fresh look and new amenities, welcoming all ages

The Erie County Senior Center has a new look to go along with its new lighthouse logo.

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Kick off the holiday season with Danny Boy's Pop-up Christmas Bar

Ring in the holiday season starting Nov. 14 at Sandusky’s first Pop-Up Christmas Bar at Danny Boy’s Italian Eatery.

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Middle Bass Island’s historic Lonz Mansion reopens:restored gem honors legacy of George and Fannie Lonz

“George and Fannie Lonz were known for being great hosts. We want to recreate that special welcome to all visitors."

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Not in Kansas anymore:Sandusky native Tim Murray excited to bring (tweaked) version of his ‘WITCHES’ comedy show to Harlequins

Murray will perform his “Tim Murray is WITCHES” on Dec. 3 at Harlequins Coach House Theatre.

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Colorful transformation: new mural brightens Shores & Islands Ohio Welcome Center

A new mural is bringing color to Shores & Islands Ohio’s downtown Sandusky welcome center.