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voyage for Veterans
CATAWBA ISLAND - Arriving with canes, in wheel chairs and some without any assistance, 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 on Wednesday at the Catawba Island Club. The guest...
Making a 'Big Splash' this weekend
SANDUSKY— A fundraiser for a beloved museum returns this weekend. On Friday and Saturday, the Dean Howman Memorial Big Splash Raffle will return to Battery Park, 605 E. Water St. More than $100,000 in cash will be given away. Other prizes include a Chevy Trax, a Ford Maverick, a...
Dog park gets new fence
HURON TWP. — Both humans and dogs are barking in delight regarding the recent upgrades to the area’s only dog-first park. Erie MetroParks officials wrapped up a long-awaited fencing upgrade at the Erie MetroBark Dog Park on Hull Road in the Huron area. Established in 2007, the dog...
Sculptor skills on display
PORT CLINTON — At one time, sculptors were artists who created out of marble or cast bronze — but no. Today sculptors create out of wood, clay, plastic and metal. And all are on display at The Arts Garage, 317 W. Perry St., Port Clinton from now until Aug. 25.
Fair magic shows entertain audiences
That's what we asked John Bloom of the show Grand Illusions by the Blooms, which is one of the featured acts all week at the Huron County Fair. "We try to do eight to ten fairs a year and we have a Halloween show," said John Bloom, the father of the act.
PREP ROUNDUP: PC turns back SMCC in battle of Bay powers
PORT CLINTON — Port Clinton's girls tennis team stayed undefeated with a 4-1 win over St. Mary Central Catholic on Thursday morning. The Redskins improved to 4-0 overall and 2-0 in the SBC Bay Division. SMCC, the defending Bay champion, fell to 1-2, 0-1 while playing its second match...
Show love to Lighthouse Fest
PORT CLINTON— A local shoreline festival returns for its sixth year. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, the Port Clinton Lighthouse and Maritime Festival will return to Waterworks Park, 205 E. Perry St. There will be vendors, food, a plein art show, educational talks, kids’ activities and...
County at housing 'crisis point'
PERKINS TWP. — People of all ages are having trouble finding quality housing that won't break the bank, but seniors on a fixed income are left scrambling for options. Nearly 200 residents and various city officials attended a question-and-answer forum Thursday afternoon, co-sponsored by Serving Our Seniors and the Register. The forum was hosted at the UAW Hall on Hayes Avenue (Ohio 4) in Perkins Township.
Births: For the Record
Tohja Dickerson, Clyde, girl, Aug. 5. Abigail Moomaw, Port Clinton, boy, Aug. 7. Taylor and Marvin Gillis, Green Springs, girl, Aug. 7. Megan and William Grammer, Helena, girl, July 2. Katie and Donovan Birkmire, Fremont, girl, Aug. 3. Nocole and Thomas McGough, Elmore, girl, July 29. The News-Messenger/News Herald.
Vermilion Sit and Stitch Quilt Guild holding annual membership meeting
The Vermilion Sit and Stitch Quilt Guild will meet at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 26 in the fellowship hall of Trinity Lutheran Church, 3747 Liberty Ave. This is the annual membership meeting and salad and dessert potluck. Dues will be paid at this time and there will be a planning session for the upcoming meetings for the year, according to a news release.
SATURDAY UPDATE: Authorities respond to fairgrounds
NORWALK — Several authorities responded to an accident that took place just before 10 p.m. Friday at the Huron County Fairgrounds. The accident occurred just before 10 p.m. during the fair's Rough Truck Competition, according to Luke Tucker with the Townsend Township Fire Department, the department that was in charge of the accident scene.
Local church hosting regional Christian mission
SANDUSKY — A local church is hosting a regional Christian conference this coming spring. Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, located at 503 Columbus Ave. in Sandusky, will host the Great Lakes Fresh Expressions Micro-Conference on April 25-26, 2025. Fresh Expressions — also known as FX — is a movement created...
2024 New Boston Huron football season preview
The 2023 football season for New Boston Huron was a bit of an unorthodox one for their standards. Despite a rocky 1-3 start overall, the Chiefs were able to rally the troops midway through the season and finish with victories in four of their final five games. That included eking out a 20-19 win over longtime area and conference rival Flat Rock, who eventually made a run to the Division 5 state semifinals.
After camel, goat escapes, Cedar Point hit with USDA citations
Roughly two months after several videos depicting animals escaping their enclosures at the Cedar Point petting zoo surfaced, the theme park has been hit with multiple USDA infractions. On June 11, two camels at the Cedar Point petting zoo were released from their enclosure. Days later, on June 15, multiple...
Jake’s Bakery opens in Oak Harbor
A ribbon cutting and grand opening with nearly 30 people in attendance was held on Thursday, Aug. 1, for Jake’s Bakery, now open at 169 Mill St. in Oak Harbor. Jake’s Bakery offers a delightful selection of homemade treats, freshly made every day. Specializing in custom cupcakes, cookies and cakes, Jake’s Bakery is set to become a favorite local spot for sweet indulgences.
Oak Harbor Rockets | Big Board Friday Countdown
OAK HARBOR, Ohio — Oak Harbor overview:. 2023 Record: 12-1 (Advanced to 3rd round of playoffs) Head Coach: Mike May (17th year) Jake Ridener, Senior DL (1st Team All-Ohio) Michael Lalonde, Senior DB (2nd Team All-Ohio) Travis Bouyer, Junior LB (1st Team All-NBC) Gary Brooks, Senior LB (1st Team...
More Critical Repairs Started on Vermilion Harbor Piers
VERMILION, Ohio — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District and its contractor, Chicago-based Architectural Consulting Group, Ltd., have started repairs on another section of the Vermilion Harbor West Pier. Vermilion Harbor’s piers ensure the harbor remains economically viable and able to provide safe access for recreation and...
Religious Offerings: Sacred music and halupki
■ Holy Assumption Orthodox Church hosts its 67th annual Halupki Festival in Marblehead on Sunday. Divine Liturgy will be at 10 a.m. before festivities begin at 11:30 a.m. Admission is free and there will be a free shuttle bus running between parking areas and the festival grounds. Starting at 11:30 a.m., volunteers will serve a Carpatho-Russian Dinner, including halupki (cabbage rolls), pierogi, kielbasa, and baklava. An Eastern European a la carte will be served starting at 2 p.m., which will feature items like spanakopita (spinach pie) and halushji (cabbage and noodles), in addition to the dinner food offerings. Baked goods will also be sold. The festival will feature live polka music, an array of craft vendors, raffles, face painting, a bounce house, and a climbing wall. Festival-goers can also enjoy tours of the historic church and a demonstration of pysanky Easter egg art. Orthodox religious items will be for sale.
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