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James Proffitt

James Proffitt is a freelance writer and photographer in Marblehead. His interests include nature, conservation, fishing, hunting, travel and all things Lake Erie. He's the Lake Erie contributor for Detroit Public Television's website, www.greatlakesnow.org, and his podcast, "Lake Effect" is part of WGTE Public Media's Voices Around Us series. He published "Marblehead Lighthouse on Lake Erie, Ohio's Historic Beacon" with Arcadia Press. He's a member of the Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers and the Society of Environmental Journalists. 

James Proffitt's Latest Articles

Not your average real estate investor: Mercedez Pickens forges own paths, helps families

“I’m planning on branching out into Sandusky to help out with different crises, to actually bring jobs and housing and education.” 

New life for Osborne School: Sandusky’s affordable housing solution for seniors

Historic Osborne Elementary School will transform into 20 affordable apartments for seniors, addressing Erie County's housing crisis with renovations beginning in 2025.

Erie MetroParks’ education mission gets boost: New facility is the centerpiece at Osborn MetroPark

The new Roger Johnson Nature Center was unveiled to the public Sept. 21 after a crowded ribbon-cutting ceremony at Osborn MetroPark. 

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