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SōLSTAY Lodging & Marina enters its second year with new amenities and rental options

"It’s a beautiful place and we give our guests the best of all things."

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Sandusky Community Celebrations Council announces summer events

The Sandusky Community Celebrations Council has a full slate of activities planned for this summer.

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‘Yes’ to the dress; ‘no’ to the stressOn its 60th anniversary, Brides World works to make women feel beautiful

On the cusp of its 60th anniversary, Brides World works to make women feel beautiful – and at ease.

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Feathers Fly: Kenn Kaufman unveils the rivalry of John J. Audubon and Alexander Wilson in new book

“I feel comfortable saying that no publication before has really looked critically at what these guys wrote to assess their accuracy and reliability.”

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Showing off their skillsStudents from SHS, EHOVE, Vanguard compete at SkillsUSA

Local students demonstrate their career education skills at SkillsUSA competition in Columbus.

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Shores & Islands Ohio hosts annual meeting to share accomplishments and recognize industry partners

Shores & Islands Ohio hosted its annual meeting April 16, which included recognizing local businesses, organizations, and change-makers in the community.

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Meadowbrook Marsh is a must-visit spot for birders

Meadowbrook Marsh is a 198-acre park and nature preserve that is a popular spot for people to walk their dogs, ride bikes, enjoy a picnic and during spring bird migration, look for unusual songbirds, waterfowl, and shorebirds.

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Hidden havenInside Winous Point Marsh Conservancy - Ohio's oldest duck-hunting club turned conservancy

Winous Point Shooting Club is the oldest duck-hunting club in North America, and Winous Point Marsh Conservancy, a research organization developed through the duck hunters conservation efforts to help protect Lake Erie marshes and the creatures that live in them. 

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Erie MetroParks to host Earth Day Extravaganza

Erie MetroParks will celebrate Earth Day again this year with a family-friendly event filled with activities, giveaways, food, entertainment, live animals, exhibits, and more.

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Ohio Justice Bus returns to Sandusky Library April 24

Making its third visit to the Sandusky Library, the Ohio Justice Bus returns to give legal aid to area citizen.

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Behind bars: A look at the historic connection between the Sandusky Library and Erie County Jail

In the bowels of the Sandusky Library is a series of cavernous areas and a jail cell carved into the stone basement with its barred-cell door still intact. 

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A wide spectrum: Shores & Islands showcases myriad resources for those with autism and sensory needs

Shores & Islands showcases myriad resources for those with autism and sensory issues – such as Ability Works’ ‘incredible’ Sensory Space – and is working toward an organization-wide certification

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Chubby's expands to third location in Sandusky Plaza

Local couple owns third Chubby's location, Chubby's Mercantile, in Sandusky Plaza.

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Cooke Castle is rich in history

Sandusky native Jay Cooke's summer home on Gibraltar Island is part of Ohio Sea Grant's Stone Lab. In the years after the Cooke family sold the island to Ohio State, Cooke Castle has served different purposes, including as a men’s dormitory for Stone Lab students and housing a telescope on the roof. 

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Hello again: Greetings Tour muralists return to Sandusky

The Greetings Tour will return to Sandusky to paint a new Greetings from Sandusky mural, this time at the Jackson Street Pier.

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If you don’t stare at it, total eclipse could prove to be good for you

A total solar eclipse produces a sense of awe that brings together those who see it. 

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Firelands Habitat for Humanity projects aim to address area housing needs

Firelands Habitat for Humanity has set a goal of building four houses in 2024.

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Firelands Adventures Tours and The Winerie team up for eclipse event

Join Firelands Adventure Tours and The Winerie for a once-in-a-lifetime event.

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Sandusky native, astronomer to present "When Day Becomes Dusk"

Sandusky grad and astronomer Nick Anderson will present "When Day Becomes Dusk" April 3 at Cedar Point Sports Center.

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Luxury on the lake: Waterwood Resort looks to bring various upscale living experiences to Vermilion

Waterwood Resort's townhouses will be move-in ready in spring 2025, with condominium occupancy slated for late spring or summer 2025.