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OHgo off and running this holiday season

It’s the holiday season and that means OHgo — in addition to its normal mobile food and book pantries — is hitting the streets of Erie and Huron counties to ensure people have what they need.

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What a blessing: Blessing Boxes project fosters a network of giving

From Scouts and churches to virtual communities, the Blessing Box project is a testament to the power of unity in addressing societal challenges. The initiative is not just about providing food—it is about fostering empathy, kindness, and the unwavering belief that everyone has something valuable to give and receive.

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A refreshing new business: Roesch Refresh offers professional organizing services and more

Roesch’s business model is a professional organizer who offers decluttering and cleaning services. She can also help individuals pack for a move and works with people who would be considered hoarders to downsize, or those trying to get into condos or senior living.

Development News This year's Holiday Cheer campaign runs through Dec. 24.

Holiday Cheer celebrates 40 years feeding the communityWOBL/ WDLW and Second Harvest Food Bank kick-off holiday giving campaign

Second Harvest and WOBL/ WDLW recently kicked off its 40th annual Holiday Cheer campaign, which helps us continue to meet the needs of our neighbors.

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Copper Top Market: where quality beef meets community commitment

Copper Top Market's goal is to provide high-quality, locally sourced beef and products while promoting sustainable farming practices, supporting local producers, and fostering a sense of community through engaging events and offerings.

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BGSU research draws a connection between songbirds' migration patterns and Lake Erie islands

By better understanding the migration patterns of birds around the island archipelago, the more information scientists and decision-makers will have about important habitat in the area. 

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Twinkling trails: where to find holiday light displays (and more) this holiday season

Where to find holiday light displays (and more) in the Greater Sandusky region this holiday season.

Development News welding_list

Sandusky High School Programs for S.U.C.C.E.S.S. receives career tech grant from state

Sandusky High School Programs for S.U.C.C.E.S.S. recently was awarded $4,862,251 for construction and equipment needed for a new state-of-the-art welding lab.

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Kids, Meet Mika:Family members collaborate on ‘Meet Mika,’ the first book in planned interactive children’s book series featuring a smart raccoon

Family members collaborate on ‘Meet Mika,’ the first book in planned interactive children’s book series featuring smart raccoon.

Feature Story Sue Daugherty and Charles Lindecamp, 104, the Milan Rotary Club's longest serving member.

Living well and longer:Serving Our Seniors director Sue Daugherty advocates for the well-being of Erie County senior citizens

Serving Our Seniors director Sue Daugherty advocates for the well-being of Erie County senior citizens.

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Dora Grant: a beacon of hope and change in Sandusky

From her grassroots work to her efforts in gathering community officials to ignite conversations for change, Dora Grant’s impact has transformed the lives of hundreds of individuals over the years.

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Sandusky Book Bar: the area's new coffee bar is an open book

Located in the front of the old Sandusky YMCA at 2101 W. Perkins Ave., the new shop opened Nov. 1 and immediately attracted a steady stream of well-wishers and curious book lovers. 

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2024 Destination Development Grants available in Erie and Ottawa counties

The Shores & Islands Ohio Destination Development Grants will be awarded to Erie and Ottawa county organizations again in 2024 and are in addition to the organization’s sponsorship grant programs

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Getting caffeinated on the North Coast

If you’re a coffee enthusiast or simply looking for the perfect place to unwind and sip a cup of Joe, the North Coast has got your caffeinated needs covered.

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Ever changing, always United:United Way of Erie County leader works to raise funds that stay local as the world around her evolves

United Way of Erie County leader works to raise funds that stay local as the world around her evolves.

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Loris Printing invests grant money for new equipment

Sandusky's Loris Printing recently received a grant and used it to purchase new equipment.

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Blue Jeans and Blue Doors raises more than $41,000 for Club programming in Erie County

“Every child is unique and deserves a chance to write their own stories and the club helps children build confidence and embrace that about themselves."

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BGSU researchers study algal bloom in Lake Victoria similar to toxins found in Lake Erie

Across the globe from Lake Erie, one of the world’s largest lakes is also troubled with toxic algae, and its situation could give scientists information for how to handle harmful algal blooms on Lake Erie in the future.

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Thrifty tricks: Unearth spooktacular last-minute Halloween Costumes at Goodwill

It's not too late to find a Halloween costume at your local Goodwill.

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Land Conservancy and City of Vermilion seek donations for final phase of Main Street Beach project

“We wanted it to be there for all of the people who live in Vermilion, their families and every visitor who come to our town from all over and turn it into a fabulous area.”