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Local family carries on their father’s BBQ legacy

Snooties BBQ is open for the season through November.

Feature Story The Wermuths' granddaughter, Avery, explores the vineyard.

A wine-derful day: Sip your way across the North Coast this summer.

Sip your way across the North Coast this summer.

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Villas at Sandy Creek development at Sandusky Mall soon to welcome first residents

Shopping for a place? You can soon call the Villas at Sandy Creek your home.

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Right numbers: Owner of Cell Fix in Sandusky Mall promises quick repair times, great prices

Need your phone fixed, and fast? Check out Cell Fix at Sandusky Mall.

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For De’Yon: Billy Hill’s D.Hilly creates clothing store in his son’s honor

D. Hilly owner Billy Hill says his clothing store at Sandusky Mall often gets mistaken for a chain.

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Marketplace makeover: Owner of Sandusky Mall works to keep it relevant as times change

The Cafaro Company, owner of the Sandusky Mall property, makes changes to draw in more customers.

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The Biggest Week birding spots

Want to know the best places to see your favorite birds during The Biggest Week? We've got you covered.

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Birds of a feather: Kimberly and Kenn Kaufman share a love of birds and nature

“Looking back, I think I fell in love with him that day, watching him be so enthusiastic about birds I knew he’d seen before."

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The Biggest Week in Birding lands in Northwest Ohio

Thousands of people travel to Northwest Ohio each year to witness this migration during the Biggest Week in American Birding, a 10-day festival that takes place during projected peak migration of warblers, shorebirds and other species. This year, the 12th annual Biggest Week is May 5-14.

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Local businesses offer deals to birders

Local groups join forces to bring deals specific to birders during the Biggest Week in American Birding.

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SHS cafeteria remodel gets A+ from students

“Providing the students with this new atmosphere is our way of giving back to our students and providing a unique dining experience in the cafeteria."

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Going for a ride: South Shore Pedicabs is both eco-friendly and entertaining

Looking for a wheely good time? Take a ride on South Shore Pedicabs.

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Floating away: Sandusky houseboat glampground will open in May

“It’s just like a campground, or what we like to call a ‘glampground,’” Lisa says. “Every single houseboat is unique in its own way. Each one has its own quirkiness to it, it’s own cool factor.”

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Local woman takes her love of snacking and turns it into a creative passion

Boards by Tori is an event and catering company that can create, deliver, or set up elaborate meat, cheese, dessert and even breakfast tables, boxes, and boards of any size.

Feature Story Kate Repola is the new execuitve director of Main Street Vermilion.

A fresh face, new roles for Main Street Vermilion

Main Street Vermilion welcomes new faces to key roles. 

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House party: Paraprin Construction eager to show off first homes in new phase of Cold Creek Crossing

A new phase of housing at Cold Creek Crossing near Venice Road will be unveiled at an open house April 15.

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Great Lakes Islands Alliance aims to advocate for residents across the islands

Members of the Great Lakes Islands Alliance join forces to solve problems facing those who call the islands their homes.

Development News Diners will be able to enjoy a view of the bay and Cedar Point.

Dining with a view: Al Fresco Waterfront Dining on the Bay to open in May

" I just think this will be great for Downtown Sandusky; it’s so gorgeous," Vito says. "I grew up in the town and it’s grown by leaps and bounds in the past few years.”

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Harbourtown Trading Co. brings new life to old items

Fran Korhel took her love of revitalizing fashion from years past and has turned them into the trends of now.