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Shores & Islands Ohio's Vanna is the wheel deal

Shores & Islands Ohio recently added a new member to its marketing team in the form of a kiosk van nicknamed Vanna.

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Preserving history: Berry's Restaurant will open under new ownership and name in the next month

The historic restaurant is slated to open within the next month.

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Adam's on Main focuses on family, food, and community

Adam’s on Main, owned by Adam Zadell and Bradley Paller, opened in January at 12 E. Main St. in Berlin Heights.

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Vermilion Elementary employee named finalist in Custodians Are Key contest

Vermilion Elementary custodian Angie Harwood recently was named a finalist for the 5th Annual Custodians Are Key contest.

Feature Story About 50 workers are on site now, with Apex anticipating more than 250 workers on the property’s 600-plus acres in Groton Township during peak construction time. (Photo/Courtesy of Apex Energy)

Working toward flipping the switchConstruction on big Wheatsborough Solar project in Erie County is ongoing, with benefits now and more to come, company behind it says

Construction on big Wheatsborough Solar project in Erie County is ongoing, with benefits now and more to come, company behind it says.

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Tag, you're it: ODNR tracks fish to learn about movement patterns, manage populations

Data from the tags helps biologists obtain a better view of the different populations of fish in Lake Erie, such as walleye and perch in different basins of the lake and provide information that can help them manage fish populations. 

Development News isfh3

Island Sham Farmhouse brings love and light to downtown Sandusky

Island Sham Farmhouse (ISFH) is a home and family-inspired candle experience. 

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What the Fried Rice? serves up bold Asian-fusion flavors

What the Fried Rice? opened its second Ohio location Jan. 25 in downtown Sandusky.

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Addressing the great thirst:Kalahari's Nelson family plans to commit $50 million toward a pledge to provide clean water to one million people in Africa.

Kalahari's Nelson family plans to commit $50 million toward a pledge to provide clean water to one million people in Africa in partnership with the international charity: water organization. 

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Romancing Sandusky:Sanduskian Shannon Bradford entertains readers as romance novelist Ember Leigh

Sandusky native Shannon Bradford is the author of 23 romance novels, including four successful series.

Development News Matt Lamb stands in front of his new venture, Ship It Poker Club, at 3708 Columbus Ave. (Ship It Poker Club Facebook)

New poker club ships into Perkins Township

Ship It Poker Club will open in Perkins Township in March.

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A PAWsome business: Puckett’s Pups aims to treat every canine like family

Puckett’s Pups is a family-centric doggie daycare and boarding facility located in Marblehead.

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Sandusky's vital role in the Underground Railroad:unveiling a crucial hub in the fight for freedom

“We have a great historic story to tell here. Our history with the Underground Railroad makes us proud as a community. We want to continue to be a destination for people who are exploring that history or wanting to find a welcoming place.”

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Slow train coming:U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur can see a future with much better rail travel, but it’s a picture clouded by myriad issues.

U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur can see a future with much better rail travel, but it’s a picture clouded by myriad issues.

Development News mgrmlist

Merry-Go-Round Museum gears up for 2024 season

The Merry-Go-Round Museum’s 2024 season is about to begin, and with it comes exciting new exhibits for visitors to enjoy.

Development News raceseries

RUNDUSKY race series back for sixth season in 2024

The City of Sandusky Recreation Department’s RUNDUSKY Race Series is back for its sixth season, as the department recently announced the nine races that will be a part of the 2024 series.

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One business at a time: the remarkable renaissance of downtown Sandusky

Over the last two decades, restauranteurs and developers have united to bring downtown Sandusky back to its glory days. And it's only getting better.

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Charting a different course:Sandusky-raised sisters collaborate on GapQuest, gap-year program designed with work-life balance – and budgeting – in mind

Sandusky-raised sisters collaborate on GapQuest, a Toledo-based gap-year program designed with work-life balance – and budgeting – in mind

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Shores & Islands Ohio launches ‘The SHORE Line,’ a weekly podcast to talk up the area

"The Shore Line" podcast will promote attractions in the Shores & Islands Ohio area.

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Timeless treasures: Uncover nostalgia in these 10 area must-visit vintage shops

While the weather outside may be frightful, it’s warm inside these ten must-visit vintage or antique shops in the North Coast.