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Development News Newell

SHS senior named Boys & Girls Clubs Youth of the Year

Sandusky High School Samarion Newell is the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio's 2023 Youth of the Year.

Development News WIlsonsLIST

Wilson’s Towing and Recovery drives into new location

Wilson's Towing and Recovery moved to its Edgewater Avenue location in January.

Feature Story TorresBuckeye

Ed and Jen Torres keep their latest project close to home

“I'm always looking for a new project,” Ed said. “It was for sale, and it was right in front of us. I said to Jen, 'Why not this one?'”

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Burning Snowman heats up Port Clinton this weekend

Get ready to burn away the winter blues at this year's Burning Snowman Fest.

Feature Story MarketStreetSign

Pioneering a neighborhood: locals turn empty lots into their forever homes

Three couples--with more to come--now call Market Street their homes.

Development News Library Restoration

Lookin’ like new: Sandusky Library, Follett House Museum have undergone extensive exterior work

Sandusky Library is in the midst of what Executive Director Molly Carver calls a “complete exterior envelope restoration” of the library, which includes the former Erie County Jail, and its Follett House Museum.

Development News LEAInsideList

Lake Erie Arms firing up for a summer opening

Lake Erie Arms is set to open its doors in summer 2023.

Feature Story RAAM_student

A more powerful RAAM: BGSU program gets ready to accept international students

“According to the college, it is the only resort-and-attraction-management degree embedded in a theme park, with juniors and seniors attending BGSU Firelands and getting real-world experience working at Cedar Point.”

Feature Story Sailing in Sandusky

Love where you live? Let everyone know!

Sandusky is #1 – and we have the stats to prove it.  

Feature Story Annie_list

Resurrecting the arts: Caryl Crane Youth Theatre finds a new home at the Sandusky State Theatre

CCYT will settle in at the renovated Sandusky State Theatre upon its reopening.

Development News varietylist

Former Variety Beverage building gets a new life

The former Variety Beverage site at 1118 W. Washington St. is getting a major overhaul.

Development News Apex’s Mulligan Solar project in Logan County Illinois, which became operational last year.

Company behind Wheatsborough Solar project in southwest Erie County says future is sunny, renewable

Virginia-based Apex Clean Energy is building a solar farm on 700 acres in Groton Township. Construction should be done in 2024, creating jobs and energy for the community.  

Feature Story Caylin McCormick sings the national anthem in the Huron gym.

Courts and Chords: Huron's McCormick scores on the court and in the chorale

Huron High School Senior Caylin McCormick will sing the national anthem at the Cleveland Cavaliers game Feb. 8 and the boys basketball state semifinal game March 18.

Feature Story Baker Square List Image

Baking up history in Milan

“I selected Milan because it's home. I grew up in Milan and in turn raised my kids in Milan. Also, the Milan Village Square has been transforming in recent years and the quaint historic setting lends the perfect environment for a local small-town bakery,” Read what else Baker on the Square owner and founder Rich Shafer has to say about opening a business in his hometown.

Development News Tai Chi Sunrise list

Tai Chi Comes to the JSP

Want a way to relax and connect? Check out Tai Chi on the pier.  

Development News rundusky

Run this town: RUNDUSKY is back

Get moving with the 2023 RUNDUSKY Race Series.

Feature Story Photo courtesy of Bait House Brewery

Brewery boom

The North Coast has become a brewery bonanza over the last decade. From Sandusky to Port Clinton, breweries have been delighting hops fans across the region. What’s next for brewing in the area? Operators of local breweries weigh in.

Feature Story "A Sign of Love" greets visitors at the Jackson Street Pier.

Explore art outdoors: Take a walk around downtown Sandusky & Vermilion to discover one-of-a-kind art

Public art is surging across Erie County with the Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit in Sandusky and the Postcard Project in Vermillion. Local groups have joined forces to bring more public art to the area.

Feature Story Sartor (on top) tries to roll a girl over in order to pin her.

Wrestling for a spot in a man's world

High school junior Ileana Sartor grapples with the emotions that come with being a girl in a male-dominated sport. Sartor is one of four Sandusky High School females who are a part of the first SHS girls’ wrestling team.

Development News Photo courtesy of Vermilion Ice A Fair

Chill out at this year’s Ice A Fair

The 14th Annual Vermilion Ice A Fair on Feb. 4 promises a chance to watch sculptors coax art out of blocks of ice, learn about local history, play games on a frozen field, and more.