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Vote on Best of the Best
Time is running out for readers to select the top five businesses in various categories in the 2024 Firelands Best of the Best contest. Readers already took to sanduskyregister.com and norwalkreflector.com to nominate their favorite businesses for the annual contest featuring numerous categories, including Best Bar, Best Real Estate Agent and many more.
Sylvania Northview tops Norwalk tennis
PERKINS TWP. — The Norwalk High School girls tennis team lost all five positions against Division I Sylvania Northview on Friday in a non-league match inside Court 1. The Truckers (2-1) were set to host Northview again on Saturday morning along with six other teams in their annual doubles tournament.
Flyers make strides in final scrimmage
NORWALK — There was a lot to like. But if the St. Paul football team is going to be successful at Huron next week, there is a lot to fix. The Division VII Flyers hosted Div. III Elyria Catholic in a live one-half scrimmage Friday night. The Panthers turned a 7-6 deficit into a 20-13 advantage after the two quarters were over at Contractors Stadium in Norwalk.
Szklar’s Martial Arts Academy to open second location Sept. 4 in Vermilion
A new Szklar’s Martial Arts Academy location will open Sept. 4 at 4615 Liberty Ave. in Vermilion for those interested in martial arts classes. The new location will offer the same classes and material as the existing location in, according to owner Ryan Szklar. Students enrolled in classes can...
Restaurant founded in faith, family, food
PERKINS TWP. — Opening up a restaurant has always been Ben Staples’ dream once he finished culinary school. After graduating from the Pennsylvania Institute of Culinary Arts in 2001, Staples helped others open their own restaurants. And, in just three short months, opportunities and blessings aligned at the...
What are the solutions for affordable housing?
PERKINS TWP. — Finding affordable housing, especially for older adults on a fixed income, has proven to be a significant challenge for many across Erie County and beyond. Those in attendance at a forum Thursday, hosted by Serving Our Seniors and the Sandusky Register, spoke out about their questions and concerns surrounding the rising costs of homes and rent in the area.
Vermilion groups presents history on Pelton family legacy
The Vermilion Historical Society in partnership with the Vermilion History Museum and the Ritter Public Library will present “Early Vermilion History — the Pelton Legacy” by Vermilion resident and Pelton historian Tom Beach, according to a news release. Beach will review with photos and maps the creation...
PHOTOS: Big turnout for Taylor tribute
SANDUSKY— Hundreds came out to downtown Sandusky to sing and dance to the hits of one of the world’s most popular musicians. On Thursday night, the Party at the Pier summer concert series continued with the Miss Americanas, a Taylor Swift tribute, at Jackson Street Pier. The Warren-based...
Photo Gallery: Incredible Rubber Duck Race at Waterworks Park in Port Clinton
PORT CLINTON — A crowd of more than a hundred cheered on the competitors of the “Incredible Rubber Duck Race” at Waterworks Park on Saturday in downtown Port Clinton. Hosted by the United Way in Ottawa County in partnership with the Port Clinton Lighthouse & Maritime Festival, 699 rubber ducks — one dropped out with a leak — were entered to compete for the $1,000 top prize. Fostoria’s Ari Briggs, 6, won with duck #639 to the shock of her grandmother Karen Patton. “We were just coming up to walk the beach,” she said.
Michael and Hope Bailey anniversary
Michael and Hope Bailey, of Huron, are celebrating their 55th wedding anniversary. The couple was married on Aug. 23, 1969, in Zion Lutheran Church, Sandusky, by Rev. Richard Bauerle and Rev. C.G. Shira. The couple are the parents of Rev. Clayton (Wendy) Bailey, of Tiffin, and Kimberly (Andy) Thorne, of...
Carl and Clarice Eakes anniversary
Carl and Clarice Eakes, of Norwalk, will celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary on Aug. 20. They were married on Aug. 20, 1949, in Anderson, Indiana. They are the parents of Michael, Gary, Richard, Dennis and Kevin. They have eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Carl started at GM and a transfer...
In-schools debates planned
SANDUSKY — The Register’s in-schools debate program — which brings local, state and national candidates to area students — will return this fall. Sponsored by the Greater Sandusky Partnership, the series allows candidates to express their platforms and gives voters clarity and context on important issues before casting a ballot.
Everything in one place
SANDUSKY — New and returning visitors celebrated what the community has to offer Friday at Sandusky's Community Collaboration Day. For the fifth year, community members, students and their families came together to celebrate before the school year. Booths from local organizations, including Sandusky Schools, games, a DJ and food trucks lined Mills Street as families walked around to explore each booth. The event was hosted by several Sandusky-based organizations — Sandusky Schools, Sandusky Recreation, the Erie County Minority Health Task Force and Father’s Heart Family Church.
Report: Man caused dog's death
SANDUSKY — A Sandusky man’s alleged negligence led to a dog’s death, prompting police to not only investigate this incident but also arrest him. Linwood L. Plummer, 54, faces charges of abandoning animals, a misdemeanor, and prohibitions concerning companion animals, a fifth-degree felony. The Ohio Revised Code...
PREP ROUNDUP: Perkins, Huron pick up tennis wins
BUCYRUS — Perkins had straight-set sweeps in singles and blanked Bucyrus 5-0 in girls tennis on Friday to improve to 3-2 on the season. Singles: Ellie Manion (P) def. Adalyn Zornes (B) 6-0, 6-0; Keira Geiger (P) def. Ella Green (B) 6-1, 6-1; Anna Ferback (P) def. Lilly Engelhorn (B) 6-0, 6-0.
Balancing act: Fair week benefits Kolb, fall athletes
NORWALK — Austin Kolb had to laugh. As he attempted to corral one of his two beef feeder cattle, the Western Reserve High School sophomore was posed with a question. Is it more difficult to get control of roughly 1,000 pounds of cattle, or blocking the pass rush of a defensive lineman from an opposing team?
Norma Wanamaker
Norma A. Wanamaker, 87, died on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, at Marion General Hospital in Marion. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 21, from 9:30-10:30 a.m., followed by the funeral service at 10:30 a.m., at Bringman Clark Funeral Home, Upper Sandusky. Burial will take place at St. Joe’s Calvary Cemetery in Fremont at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
Lakota Local Schools begin school year with new superintendent
BUTLER COUNTY, Ohio (WKRC) - Lakota Local Schools begin the new school year Thursday. Schools are welcoming 1,100 teachers and 17,500 students this year. Lakota is the largest suburban school district in southwest Ohio. The new superintendent, Ashley Whitely, says she's eager to lead the district to be the best...
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