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Field trip — let's go!
Field trip! Road trip! Grab your keys, a bottle of water, your phone! If you’re really ambitious, pack a picnic lunch, leash up the dog, throw in a frisbee or a football, find your swimsuit and a beach towel, some sunscreen. Make sure you have on your tennie pumps and get in the car.
Church briefs: Aug. 17-18
• New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, at 1920 Eddy Henry Way, has Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and its worship service at 11 a.m. Sundays. The church's Wednesday Bible study occurs at 6:30 p.m. only on Facebook. For further information, you can contact the church at 419-626-1647. For each 11...
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.
Sr. Elizabeth Burns R.S.M
Sister Elizabeth Mary Burns, RSM, transitioned peacefully to her heavenly home surrounded by her Sisters at St. Bernadine Home in Fremont, OH, on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024. There will be a welcoming service 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19 at St. Bernardine Home, Fremont, with visitation until 7 p.m. The funeral Mass will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug.20 at St. Bernardine's with burial at Our Lady of the Pines Cemetery. Live streaming of the Welcome Ceremony and Mass will be viewable by clicking the link above her obituary. Online condolences may be expressed at www.hermafh.com.
Dorothy I. Foss
Dorothy I. Foss, formerly of Fremont, Ohio, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024 in Boise, Idaho where she had resided since 2018. She was born on March 23, 1933, on the family farm in Gibsonburg, Ohio to Jesse and Hattie (Moll) VanNess. She was the youngest of thirteen children. Dorothy was a 1951 graduate of Gibsonburg High School.
Authorities respond to fairgrounds
NORWALK — Several authorities responded to an incident taking place just after 10 p.m. Friday at the Huron County Fairgrounds. At least one medical helicopter flew into the area, responding to an apparent accident during a rough truck event. Many details about the incident, including what allegedly occurred and...
Man sentenced for 5th OVI conviction
SANDUSKY — A Sandusky man who has four previous OVI convictions has recently been sentenced for a fifth time, stemming from a traffic stop back in March 2023. Jeffrey C. Lindsey, 49, 1400 block McDonough St., was arrested and charged with one fourth-degree felony count of operating a vehicle under the influence.
Andrew "Andy" Heckerd
Andrew “Andy” Heckerd, 61, of Port Clinton, Ohio passed away on August 13, 2024 surrounded by family. Andy was born in Bucyrus, OH on May 10, 1963. He is survived in death by his daughters Linsey Heckerd and Olivia (Michael) Heckerd, life partner Barb Mitchell, mother Ann Heckerd, brothers Barry (Diane) Heckerd, Ted (Dawn) Heckerd, Pat (Darby) Heckerd, and sister Shelly Heckerd, along with numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
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...
Habitat for Humanity is empowering women, one nail, one home at a time
For years, Heidi Kissell watched Amanda Stines struggle through life. Stines works hard and loves hard, but life hasn’t loved her back – until Sandusky County Habitat for Humanity got involved. Stines was chosen as the next Habitat homeowner, and on Aug. 3, Habitat hosted a Women’s Build that empowered Stines and other local women as well.
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...
Perch, Peach, Pierogi and Polka Festival returns to Port Clinton
The 19th annual Perch, Peach, Pierogi and Polka Festival will be held Labor Day weekend in downtown Port Clinton at the Knights of Columbus Hall, located at 109 East Perry St. The event begins on Friday, Aug. 30 with great food, fun and fantastic polka music and continues through Sunday, Sept. 1. The festival will be open from 4 to 9:30 p.m. on Friday and from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday.
The Arts Garage to host fiber artist exhibit
The Greater Port Clinton Area Arts Council is proud to announce an exhibit featuring fiber artist Faith Humphrey Hill. She is best known for portrait artwork that combines knitting and drawing with digital tools. Her work has been collected, exhibited, published and broadcast internationally. Faith Humphrey Hill received a BFA...
Capt. Peg VanVleet inducted into ODNR Hall of Fame
In Ottawa County, Captain Peg VanVleet is well-known for her fishing expertise and her conservation advocacy. As a longtime charter captain and the organizer of the annual Governor’s Fish Ohio Day in Port Clinton, she is a recognizable and much-respected part of the local community. It was no surprise when her achievements were honored at the state level.
🖍 Fremont Ross, middle school students to receive free breakfast, lunches
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Port Clinton City Schools announce free meals for all students
Port Clinton City Schools is excited to announce the district will be implementing a new option available to schools participating in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. The program is called the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) and will start with the 2024-2025 School Year. This is great news...
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