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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.

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Art odyssey: traverse the pages of creativity in an art tour through the Sandusky Library

The tour takes visitors through the various sections of the library – from the children’s section to the archives - and features paintings, art glass, antique furniture and more.

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Cheers to 10 years: The Volstead Bar celebrates a decade in downtown

The Volstead Bar is celebrating its 10th anniversary on Jan. 31 and is planning a celebration fit for the destination location in Sandusky that it’s become.

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Redwood Sandusky coming to Perkins Avenue in February

There soon will be a new choice for rental living in the area when Redwood Sandusky opens in February.

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SCS provides update on Sandusky Aquatic Center

Sandusky City Schools gives update on Sandusky Aquatic Center timeline.

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Quilting a community:Ethel's Quilt Shoppe owner Jackie Sennish unites crafters in newly renovated business

Ethel's Quilt Shoppe owner Jackie Sennish brings quilters together both in person and online.

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Sandusky Recreation and Open Way Yoga collaboration bring new voices to yoga instructor program

Patricia Ruffin is one of four students who is benefitting from grant funding to become a yoga instructor through a collaboration with Sandusky Recreation and Open Way Yoga

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Laundry Love: local pastor joins with nationwide group to provide laundry services to those in need

Having clean clothing provides a measure of dignity to the wearer. That is the driving concept for a new project from the First Congregational UCC, which has brought Laundry Love to Sandusky.

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Melissa Price named Erie Metroparks executive director

The Erie MetroParks Board of Park Commissioners has named Melissa Price the new Executive Director of Erie MetroParks (EMP).

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Meet me in St. Louis: local couple brings STL flavors to the North Coast

Archie's Pizza Truck brings Midwest flavors to the North Coast.

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Metropolis now?Erie and Ottawa counties now make up the Sandusky Metropolitan Statistical Area, a designation reflecting an integrated labor market

Erie and Ottawa counties now make up the Sandusky Metropolitan Statistical Area, a designation reflecting an integrated labor market and one that can be used to attract employers.

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A "reimagined" Venetian Marina is docking this spring

Hoty Enterprises, Inc., is working on a major project at its Venetian Marina property, renovating the dock space and adding a building for dry rack storage. The project is slated to be completed by April, just in time for the 2024 boating season.

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Strawberry Cow is mooving on up with new menu items

Strawberry Cow is a new, local food truck with a mobile ice cream parlor twist. Featuring ice cream, specialty milkshakes, and out-of-this-world burgers.

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Call it a comeback: Bobcats are making their way back to the state

Once completely gone from Ohio, bobcats continue to make an impressive comeback, especially in the southern and eastern parts of the state.   

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Gerold's Old Dutch Tavern owner reflects on 34 years in the business

After 34 years of ownership, Old Dutch Tavern owner Larry Gerold is cooking up his last Thursday Burger Night patty Dec. 21.

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Game on: new life-sized chess/checkerboard set to debut in Washington Park

A new life-sized chess/checkerboard will be ready to welcome players in downtown Sandusky’s Washington Park in the spring.

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O, Christmas Tree: Barnes Nursery continues to help make City of Sandusky tree a holiday tradition

Continuing a tradition that has spanned three generations, the Barnes Nursery family has helped bring the Sandusky Christmas tree to its downtown home.

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Crafting in clay: Cecil Deal's ceramics hobby-turned-business spans decades

Cecil Deal has been creating ceramic works of art from his Perkins Township home for the past 45 years.

Feature Story The Leadership Erie County Class of 2022 collected physical and monetary donations and filled more than 150 shoe boxes for Victory Kitchen's Shoebox Christmas Drive.

Lifelong race:What Leadership Erie County participants learn can shape the type of leaders they’ll be for years to come, director says

What Leadership Erie County participants learn can shape the type of leaders they’ll be for years to come, director says.

From farmers markets to retail space:With a new physical location set to open in downtown Sandusky, owner Ryan Henry aims to offer a year-round shopping experience to locals.

With a new physical location set to open in downtown Sandusky, owner Ryan Henry aims to offer a year-round shopping experience to locals.