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Oak Harbor basketball standout Stokes transfers to Arizona prep school
With a nod toward connecting with his father for his final year of high school, former Oak Harbor standout two-sport athlete Ethan Stokes has transferred to Rancho Solano Preparatory School in Scottsdale, Ariz. Stokes, a 6-foot-5 guard-forward for the Rockets’ basketball team and a wide receiver on Oak Harbor's 12-1 football squad last fall, will begin at his new school on Aug. 7, residing with his father, Stone Stokes. Ethan Stokes was named first team All-Northern Buckeye Conference in basketball last season, when he averaged 19.7 points and 5.0 rebounds per game for the Rockets. He was chosen to the Division III all-district second team, and received special-mention All-Ohio recognition. In football, Stokes was Oak Harbor's second leading receiver behind first team Division V All-Ohio senior receiver Jaqui Hayward, totaling 28 catches for 509 yards and six touchdowns for the fourth-ranked, NBC-champion Rockets.
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost attends grand opening of Republican Party HQ
Local leadership was honored when Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and his wife, Darlene, traveled to Port Clinton on July 8 for the grand opening of the Ottawa County Republican Party Headquarters at the corner of SR 163 and SR 53, in front of Cheesehaven in Port Clinton. Several local and state leaders attended the event to show their support of the county party.
Hosting Sports Tournaments in Shores & Islands, Ohio: A Guide to the Ultimate Destination Experience
Shores & Islands Ohio, nestled along the picturesque Lake Erie coastline, offers an exceptional backdrop for hosting sports tournaments. This charming region, renowned for its natural beauty and diverse recreational activities, is the perfect location for both competitive events and memorable post-tournament experiences. Whether you’re organizing a youth soccer, basketball...
Cedar Point Resorts make park a destination, not just a day trip for theme park visitors
Can't fit all the standout coasters and everything else you want to do at Cedar Point into a single day? Is the Sandusky, Ohio, amusement park just a bit too far away to drive in one day? Why not make a weekend of it?. The theme park has five resorts...
Lakeside Heritage Day – Fun Event for All Ages
On Sunday, July 21, the Lakeside Heritage Society (LHS) will celebrate Lakeside’s history by hosting a fun event for all ages on Walnut Plaza in front of Heritage Archives. The event, which runs from 1:30 – 5 p.m., includes:. Lecture on the Lakeside: Dedication of 1874 by Dave...
RVC Celebrates 16 Years, Touts Leadership for Growth Trend
RVC Outdoor Destinations recently marked its 16th anniversary and celebrated years of unparalleled success in outdoor hospitality, standing as a testament to enduring leadership in an increasingly competitive landscape, according to a press release. “As the most active developer and leading provider of high-quality outdoor accommodations in the United States,...
Marriages 7-18-24
Alayis Miguel Ynes Guerra, 19, U.S. Army, from Port Clinton, and Haley Ann Waugh, 18, from Port Clinton. Joshua Matthew Monhollen, 39, from Oak Harbor, and Shari Nicole Avery, 34, nurse, from Oak Harbor. June 27, 2024. Roy Lundy A.E. Crawford, 51, operating engineer, from Williston, and Heather Lee Ennis,...
Community Calendar 7-18-24
Have your events listed in our Calendar through Paid Advertising or https://info.thebeacon.net/eandesubmission. Ida Rupp’s Words & Wine Book Club, 5:30 p.m. The Magic of Bill Blagg, 7:30 p.m. Hoover Auditorium. 115 West 3rd St., Lakeside Marblehead. Music Bingo, 6:30 p.m. Ala Carte After Hours. 223 Madison St., Port Clinton.
Births 7-18-24
Jacqueline and Bob Vincent of Sandusky welcomed a baby boy at Firelands Regional Medical Center. Grace Garcia Dominguez and Gabriel Degante Oropeza of Sandusky welcomed a baby girl at Firelands Regional Medical Center. Meagan and William Grammer of Helena welcomed a baby girl at Firelands Regional Medical Center. July 5.
Concrete becomes canvas for Jersey Barriers Project
Next to the music stage in The District in downtown Port Clinton sits a colorful Jersey barrier depicting a whimsical, local beach scene that was painted by 12-year-old Lea Casados. Casados, who is the youngest member of the Port Clinton Artists’ Club (PCAC), painted the artwork as part of the group’s Jersey Barriers Project. Several downtown barriers were painted by club members.
After Sandusky pork processing facility workers seek medical treatment for ammonia exposure, federal investigators identify 43 alleged safety violations
A Sandusky pork processing facility allegedly exposed workers to a release of ammonia gas, leading the U.S. Department of Labor to open two inspections and issue 43 violations of federal regulations. Investigators with the department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration opened inspections at HK Cooperative Inc., operating as J.H. Routh...
Penta students recognized at national SkillsUSA championships held in June
Members of Penta Career Center’s digital video production program competed at the 2024 SkillsUSA championships held in Atlanta in late June and were recognized.They are, front row from left, Samuel Wiggins of Anthony Wayne, and Jessica Thompson of Oak Harbor; back row, Brittany Kovalik of Maumee, and Grant Carr of Perrysburg schools . The team placed first in the broadcast news production contest…
Blast off!
NORWALK — Dozens of children prepared for take off as the Norwalk Public Library hosted a park day Wednesday afternoon. Children were able to enjoy nice weather and socialize with friends while partaking in science experiments. During the event, about 30 children in kindergarten through fifth grade gathered at Sofios Park to create geysers with soda and Mentos, helped launch bottle rockets filled with water and watched model rockets being launched into the air.
Cats available for adoption
ETHEL — Silly Ethel is a 21-week-old female black and white kitten and she is so much fun. She has typical kitten energy and is very playful, especially if you give her feather toys. Ethel is outgoing, silly and loves the other cats. She would do great in an active home with lots of kids and other cats to play with. Ethel is one of the last ones left of her litter and she is ready to start her new adventure.
Play oversized chess
SANDUSKY — Sandusky officials invite the public to play an oversized game of chess at Washington Park. For right now, the game — featuring large pawns, knights, rooks, bishops and more — is available to play from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays. People can also...
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