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Richard Lee Walker – March 28, 1933-August 5, 2024
WALKER, Richard Lee, 91, of Centerville, OH (formerly of Port Clinton, OH), passed away on August 5, 2024. Richard, known by friends and colleagues as “Chief,” was drafted into active duty in the United States Army for two years during the Korean Conflict and retired from the Ohio Army National Guard after another 34. He was later employed by Walker Funeral Home until he was 80 years old. Richard was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Port Clinton, also serving on the church council for several years. He lived in Port Clinton, Ohio for over 50 years and still considered that ‘home’.
Skip Turner Band to perform in Port Clinton
Toledo trumpeter and jazz artist, Skip Turner, and his musicians will perform for the Musical Arts Series in Port Clinton’s first ever Picnic at the Pavilion on Sunday, Aug. 25 at 4 p.m. Skip’s band plays jazz, gospel and popular music. The concert will be held at the...
Marriages 8-15-24
Carson Blaisdell, 32, from Martin, and Alyssa Chae Emch, 33, insurance agent, from Martin. Logan J. Segaard, 26, marketing, from Oak Harbor, and Carrie M. Kaufhold, 30, HR trainer, from Oak Harbor. August 2, 2024. Spencer Daniel Mallory, 23, Army candidate, from Sandusky, and Lissa Irene Gillman, 22, student/barista/babysitter, from...
Port Clinton City Schools host Orientation and Open Houses
With the start of the 2024-25 school year just around the corner, the Port Clinton City School District has numerous orientations, schedule pick up days and open houses planned for students and their parents. These sessions provide an opportunity for students and their parents to become familiar with their school setting and meet with the faculty and staff of each building. The first day of school for Port Clinton City Schools is Wednesday, Aug 21.
Port Clinton All Sport Passes on sale now
The 2024 The Port Clinton High School (PCHS) fall sports season is underway. Support PCHS student athletes by attending your favorite athletic events. All Sport Passes can be purchased at a great price, which is a deal for avid fans to support the 22 varsity sports at PCHS. All-Sport passes admit the pass holder to all home athletic events, both at the middle school and high school. Adult passes are now $80, and student All Sport Passes are $25. Passes are on sale now in the PCHS Main Office from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Senior Skins Passports, for residents of the district age 60 and older, are free. Apply for a Senior Skins Passport at www.pccsd.net under the Bulletin Board section. For information regarding the Senior Skins Passport program, please call 419.732.2102, ext. 8.
Wild Side | Night Herons
CURTICE – Long necks and long legs are the hallmarks of the great blue herons and great egrets we’re used to seeing in our marshes and river rapids. Shorter and lacking both the long neck and legs, black-crowned night herons are also shy and not seen as often. It starts with their nocturnal habits that keep them in the shadows during daylight, revealing themselves only as dusk settles onto our wetlands.
Girls Varsity Tennis beats Shawnee 3 – 2
1st Singles= Ava Patel-12 (LS) def. Quinnela Kern-12 (Clyde) 6-0:6-0 2nd Singles= Brailynn Murphy-11 (LS) def. Aurelia Moya-12 (Clyde) 6-2:6-2 3rd Singles= Delaney Fritz-10 (Clyde) def. Leah Fuller-10 (LS) 6-2:6-4 1st Doubles= Jaelyn Barrera-12 and Adriana Barnes-Ortmann-11 (Clyde) def. Briley Ryan-11 and Alivia Mack-9 (LS) 6-4:6-1 2nd Doubles= Grace Runion...
Merl Kardatzke
Merl Lynn Kardatzke, age 87, was born on August 17, 1936 in Elmore, Ohio, the first child of Arlin and Ruth Kardatzke. Merl passed away peacefully on July 20, 2024 in Spring Green, Wisconsin. His life of deep Christian faith was rooted in his upbringing in the Church of God reformation movement and expressed in his life of humbleness and loving care for all. Merl met the love of his life Joan Larmour in 1954 while they were both attending Anderson College in Anderson, Indiana. They were married in Birkenhead, England by her father, the Reverend John Larmour at the...
Island Adventures with Miller Ferry: Your Family’s Put-in-Bay Getaway
Are you ready for an unforgettable family adventure? Every summer, my family makes a cherished trip to Put-in-Bay, and it all starts with the Miller Ferry. For the past 14 years, we’ve relied on Miller Ferry as the best way to get to the island, and it’s become an essential part of our tradition. Whether you’re traveling with grandparents, toddlers, or teenagers, Put-in-Bay has something to offer for all ages.
Girls Varsity Tennis falls to Willard 3 – 2
Vermilion dropped a tough match against the Flashes. Ava Leslie and Elyse Myntti got the two wins for the Sailors. 1st singles: Belle Van Zoest (W) def. Charlie Lopez (V) 6-1 6-1 2nd singles: Ava Leslie (V) def. Ava Deel (W) 2-6 6-1 6-2 3rd singles: Elyse Myntti (V) def....
Genoa: Annexation utility policy in effect
The Village of Genoa is poised to grow. Village council has unanimously approved an ordinance changing the village’s annexation policy for properties outside the village limits receiving its utility services. The area affected by the new policy is located in Clay Township. The ordinance requires utility customers on contiguous...
Local teams will face stiff challenges this season
In a state that’s obsessed with football, there are going to be plenty of good teams out there. Locally, area schools are facing particularly challenging schedules this season, notably Gibsonburg. Joe Wyant’s crew had one of the toughest schedules in Division VII last year, and this season is no...
2 injured in Erie County motorcycle crash
ERIE COUNTY – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a serious injury motorcycle crash that occurred about on 11:06 p.m. Aug.13 at the intersection of Mason Road and State Route 269 in Margaretta Township. Micah L. Plemens, age 29, of Tiffin, Ohio was operating a 2008 Harley-Davidson. Trinity...
Fun at the fair
NORWALK — The Huron County Fair kicked off its week-long festivities celebrating agriculture on Monday. Along with the wide variety of food from local vendors and small businesses across the state, fairgoers were also able to look at animals and exhibits raised by 4-H club members. Exhibitors were also judged in rabbit shows, the beef carcass live show and pony judging.
Firelands Conference 2024 football preview, predictions, top games to watch
With football season set to start next Friday, the Ashland Times-Gazette previews the 2024 Firelands Conference season. St. Paul, Crestview and Monroeville will finish in the top three in the Firelands Conference standings. Last season, St. Paul finished first with a 6-0 league record. Monroeville was second with a 5-1...
Commissioners want to cut tax
SANDUSKY — Erie County commissioners are reviewing options for how to return some money to residents facing higher property taxes next year due to the state's mandatory three-year property valuations review. Property values in the southern and central districts of the state have already resulted in valuations that are...
Main Street Vermilion Historic Walking Tour returns Sept. 14
Main Street Vermilion is set to host the third annual Historic Walking Tour in downtown Vermilion starting at 10 a.m. Sept. 14. The guided tour, this year with a focus on Vermilion’s Business District, will take guests through Vermilion to learn the history of different buildings and businesses, according to Kate Repola, Main Street Vermilion executive director.
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