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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.
🖍 Fremont Ross, middle school students to receive free breakfast, lunches
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Republican campaign arm cancels more than $700,000 in ads for Ohio Senate race
The National Republican Senatorial Committee canceled its fall cable ad reservations totaling more than $700,000 in the Ohio Senate race. According to AdImpact, NRSC canceled its full cable reservation in one of the most competitive races in the country in which ads were set to run between Aug. 31 and Election Day. The ads were to […]
JD Vance suggests mass deportation plans to 'start with 1 million' unlawful immigrants
As the 2024 presidential race gets closer, with Vice President Kamala Harris reportedly taking a slight edge on certain battleground states like Pennsylvania, GOP Vice Presidential nominee JD Vance is stepping up the traditional attacks from the Trump train, such as declaring that his mass deportation plan should "start with 1 million" immigrants.
Outdoor Beacon 8-15-24
Walleye has been red hot off the Sandusky dump this past week. Still, the number one star has been the Eye Baby behind Tru-Trips 40s, 50 to 65 back. Vermillion has still been producing nice fish as well when running the Eye Baby, but a bit deeper on the 40 jets, 110 to 120 back. They are also running worm harnesses as well, the same behind 40 jets, 110 to 120 back. This was for the trolling bite.
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.
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...
Brazilan rhythm comes to RiverFront Live on Aug. 16
This summer, the Firelands Symphony Orchestra (FSO) hosted the Around Town Tour which featured small ensemble performances at various locals around Northwest Ohio. The Around Town Tour will finish its summer season with a performance of the Moises Borges Quartet at RiverFront Live in The District in downtown Port Clinton on Friday, Aug. 16 at 6 p.m.
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...
Mike Paolantonio Wins Legacy Club award for the third time
Mike Paolantonio was awarded the Legacy Club Trophy in the 44th annual Stouffer Cup golf tournament on July 20 at the Catawba Island Club (CIC). It was the third time Paolantonio won the award since its inception 17 years ago. The overall champions of the annual tournament each year are...
Port Clinton All Sport Passes on sale now
The 2024 The Port Clinton High School (PCHS) fall sports season is underway. Support PCHS student athletes by attending your favorite athletic events. All Sport Passes can be purchased at a great price, which is a deal for avid fans to support the 22 varsity sports at PCHS. All-Sport passes admit the pass holder to all home athletic events, both at the middle school and high school. Adult passes are now $80, and student All Sport Passes are $25. Passes are on sale now in the PCHS Main Office from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Senior Skins Passports, for residents of the district age 60 and older, are free. Apply for a Senior Skins Passport at www.pccsd.net under the Bulletin Board section. For information regarding the Senior Skins Passport program, please call 419.732.2102, ext. 8.
Racing continues at Sandusky Speedway
On Saturday, Aug. 17, it will be “Ben Rhodes Night” at Sandusky Speedway. The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Champion will be competing in the National Compact Touring Series, “The World’s Fastest Compacts,” as they take on the historic half-mile oval. It is also the “Tim Ensign Memorial Night.”
BGSU bestows first physical therapy doctorates
After launching Ohio’s first and only hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program in 2021, Bowling Green State University celebrated the program’s inaugural graduating class of 83 students on Saturday, Aug. 10, during an intimate ceremony in Kobacker Hall at Moore Musical Arts Center. Featuring a holistic admissions...
Art fair moves to downtown Perrysburg
The Guild of Artists & Artisans, producers of the Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair, have partnered with Visit Perrysburg to bring the inaugural Perrysburg Hearts the Arts fine art fair. This event showcasing the beauty and diversity of artistic talents and local musicians will take place on August 16-18. Located...
Man accused of killing Toledo bicyclist planned to flee country, prosecutors say
TOLEDO, Ohio — The Lucas County Prosecutor's Office on Friday asked to increase the bond of a man charged with driving drunk and killing 30-year-old bicyclist Nicholas Reinhart two weeks ago based on the fear he would flee to Canada. Kenneth Pegler, 55, was indicted last week on two...
Lucas County Sheriff's Office looking for 2 suspects accused in vehicle theft
LUCAS COUNTY, Ohio — The Lucas County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for help in identifying two suspects accused in a vehicle theft from a local auto auction business. According to a social media post from the Lucas County Sheriff's Office, two individuals are considered persons of interest...
Cedar Point guests released camels and goats into the park earlier this summer, Feds say
Editor's note: This story has been updated to include a comment on Cedar Point's behalf via a spokesperson. It seems park visitors and not clever camels and goats were behind a pair of daring escapes this summer from a petting zoo at Cedar Point. ...
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