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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.
Company invests in itself
PERKINS TWP. — When asked if he wanted to pursue upgrades, ensuring his longtime local business remains in the area — without hesitation — he said, “I do.”. Jeff Goretzki, who owns Rock & Roll Express Entertainment Co., recently finished a complete top-to-bottom renovation at his business base: 2419 E. Perkins Ave., Sandusky, by Eats N' Treats.
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.
Norwalk getting new coffeeshop
NORWALK — Norwalk is getting a new coffeeshop. Come September, Wild & Free Coffee Co. is opening up at 47 Benedict Ave. near the railroad tracks. While the coffeeshop will be new to Norwalk, the business itself may not be. That's because the owners had created Wild & Free...
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.
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.
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.
History Spotlight: Tiffin Avenue
Tiffin Street, c. 1912 Horses pulling a wagon beside several walkers are headed east on Tiffin Street in Fremont in this interesting Niebergall photograph probably taken in the aftermath of the 1912 flood. Tiffin Street was cut through about 1850, one of the earliest main roads in the area. The Victorian house at the right still stands today across from the water plant and entrance to Rodger Young Park. (Submitted by Larry Michaels and Krista Michaels) This article originally appeared on Fremont News-Messenger: History Spotlight: Tiffin Avenue
Fremont Police: Razor blades in streets may have come from scrap yard during travel
FREMONT, Ohio (WTVG) -The Fremont Police Department informed the public that it was aware of razor blades that were found throughout city streets on Friday. FPD, through a post via Facebook on Aug. 16, says it learned that a scrap yard may have lost some of its load throughout the city while traveling to and from its destination.
Cedar Point announces Fall hiring event for HalloWeekends
SANDUSKY, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW) – Cedar Point’s annual HalloWeekends event is approaching, and the park is hiring for all fall positions, with most starting at $20/hr. Potential applicants can attend Cedar Point’s Fall Hiring Event on Monday, Aug. 19, from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Cedar Point Hiring & Training Center, 2206 Cleveland Rd., Sandusky, OH 44870.
Nautical Home Decor
Add a touch of nautical to your decor! Beagle Bay Knot Works is located on Main Street in Huron.
Experience Put-in-Bay with E’s Golf Carts: Your Ultimate Island Ride
When planning your trip to Put-in-Bay, your island adventure begins the moment you step off the Miller Ferry. For our family, the island experience wouldn’t be complete without hopping into a golf cart from E’s Put-in-Bay Golf Carts, conveniently located just a short walk from the ferry dock. We’ve been renting from E’s for over 14 years, and it’s become a beloved tradition.
And the winner is...
The Maumee Bay Carvers Association presented their 42nd Annual Decoy Show and Swap and Sell Meet, Aug. 10, at the Magee Marsh Visitor Center, Oak Harbor. The free event gave visitors a chance to see beautifully carved decoys and shorebirds made by hand. Carvers of all skill levels competed by entering their working decoys and shorebirds which were judged and awarded cash prizes and ribbons. Pictured, Mark Langendorfer, Grand Rapids, Ohio, won 1st Best for his Loon, 1st Best of Marsh for his Hen Mandarin and 2nd Best Marsh for his Wood Duck carvings. (Press photo by Ken Grosjean)
Exploring the top youth sports facilities in Northeast Ohio: How to win at youth sports, from WKYC
Proper training and nutrition are both essential to any young athlete’s development, but so, too, are facilities for practices and games. WKYC, in partnership with cleveland.com for its series “How to win at youth sports (without going broke or breaking down),” visited two of the top sports facilities in Northeast Ohio: Sports Force Parks in Sandusky, and ForeverLawn Sports Complex in Canton.
Voyage for Veterans
CATAWBA ISLAND - Arriving with canes, in wheel chairs and some without any help at all, 15 veterans from the Sandusky Ohio Veterans Home were honored by the Catawba Island Club Commodores of the Blue Gavel with the second annual Voyage for Veterans at the Catawba Island Club. The guest speaker Wednesday was Lt. Col. Jeffrey Capretto, retired U.S. Air Force. ...
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