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Former Variety Beverage building gets a new life

The former Variety Beverage site at 1118 W. Washington St. is getting a major overhaul.

Apex’s Mulligan Solar project in Logan County Illinois, which became operational last year.
Company behind Wheatsborough Solar project in southwest Erie County says future is sunny, renewable

Virginia-based Apex Clean Energy is building a solar farm on 700 acres in Groton Township. Construction should be done in 2024, creating jobs and energy for the community.  

Resurrecting the arts: Caryl Crane Youth Theatre finds a new home at the Sandusky State Theatre

CCYT will settle in at the renovated Sandusky State Theatre upon its reopening.

Baking up history in Milan

“I selected Milan because it's home. I grew up in Milan and in turn raised my kids in Milan. Also, the Milan Village Square has been transforming in recent years and the quaint historic setting lends the perfect environment for a local small-town bakery,” Read what else Baker on the Square owner and founder Rich Shafer has to say about opening a business in his hometown.

Tai Chi Comes to the JSP

Want a way to relax and connect? Check out Tai Chi on the pier.  

Run this town: RUNDUSKY is back

Get moving with the 2023 RUNDUSKY Race Series.

Photo courtesy of Bait House Brewery
Brewery boom

The North Coast has become a brewery bonanza over the last decade. From Sandusky to Port Clinton, breweries have been delighting hops fans across the region. What’s next for brewing in the area? Operators of local breweries weigh in.

"A Sign of Love" greets visitors at the Jackson Street Pier.
Explore art outdoors: Take a walk around downtown Sandusky & Vermilion to discover one-of-a-kind art

Public art is surging across Erie County with the Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit in Sandusky and the Postcard Project in Vermillion. Local groups have joined forces to bring more public art to the area.

Sartor (on top) tries to roll a girl over in order to pin her.
Wrestling for a spot in a man’s world

High school junior Ileana Sartor grapples with the emotions that come with being a girl in a male-dominated sport. Sartor is one of four Sandusky High School females who are a part of the first SHS girls’ wrestling team.

Photo courtesy of the Buckeye Sports Center
Buckeye Sports Center opens second Ohio location in Huron

One of the top water sports specialists, as ranked by Boating Industry Magazine, opened its second Ohio location this month. The Buckeye Sports Center is located in Huron.

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