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⚓Rough water cut numbers for the 2024 Lake Erie Trump Flotilla
Good morning, Ottawa County. Expect higher humidity with the perking up of the temperature, with a high of 79 degrees and a low of 71 degrees. That increased humidity stands a 40% chance of turning into showers, with isolated thunderstorms. Don't forget, we're bringing back the local news you love in Ottawa County! Help spread the...
Incredible Rubber Duck Race Set For Saturday, August 17
On Saturday, August 17, 2024, United Way in Ottawa County will host the 2024 Incredible Rubber Duck Race in partnership with the Port Clinton Lighthouse & Maritime Festival. The Lighthouse & Maritime Festival runs from 10am to 4pm at Waterworks Park, and the Incredible Rubber Duck Race launches at 2pm at Derby Pond – free and open to all to observe!
Community Calendar 8-15-24
Have your events listed in our Calendar through Paid Advertising or https://info.thebeacon.net/eandesubmission. Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, 8 p.m. HIMA USA Chamber Music Concert, 7:30 p.m. Hoover Auditorium. 115 West 3rd St., Lakeside Marblehead. Music Bingo, 7 p.m. The Brick House. 111 Madison St., Port Clinton. Summer Food Service...
Area communities receive funds to manage road salt, reduce chloride runoff
Five area communities will share in more than $260,000 in grant money to aid their efforts to reduce chloride runoff and keep Ohio drivers and waterways safe in winter. Announced Monday by state Sen. Theresa Gavarone (R., Bowling Green), the money is part of the second round of the H2Ohio Chloride Reduction Grant Program. The city of Sandusky will receive $75,000; the village of Grand Rapids, $54,925; Portage Township in Wood County, $45,910; Lucas County, $44,800; and Margaretta Township in Erie County, $41,822. The money will be used to update equipment and facilities to improve road salt management and reduce chloride runoff. The first round of chloride-reduction grant awards were announced in May, and, due to high demand, the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency added a second round. In total, the grant program has distributed more than $4 million throughout Ohio this year.
Laubners to serve as Lions Parade Grand Marshals
Grand Marshals Curt and Maryanne Laubner will lead the Marblehead Peninsula Lions Perch Festival Parade on Saturday, Aug. 24. The Laubners are recognized for their community service and civic involvement, specifically Curt’s nearly 50 years as scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 331. Since 1972, he has impacted the lives of over 500 scouts.
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.
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