Published July 2021 Molly Sampson recently became the new Executive Director of the Maritime Museum of Sandusky, moving to the area from Georgia. Lake Erie Shores & Islands sat down with Molly to talk about moving back to Ohio, her favorite Shores & Islands experiences, and what’s new at the museum…
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Published July 2021 The ice hauling business is back in Sandusky! Well, sort of. While you may not see folks straining to drag boats full of ice across the Sandusky Bay like in the late 1800s, you are likely to see them straining in a different way; that is, straining their eyes to follow the arc…
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Published June 2021 Wendy Chambers joined the Put-in-Bay Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau earlier this year as Executive Director and has hit the road running in promoting this amazing island destination. The island recently unveiled a new logo and slogan, “An Every Day Island Getaway.” Lake…
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Published March 2021 Recently we sat down with our friend Jerry Simon, Director of Sales at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, to chat about his job, his life, and the opportunities of selling meetings and conventions in a post-pandemic travel economy. LES&I: Tell us about your professional role with…
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Published February 2021 LES&I: Can you tell us a bit about yourself? KURRI: My name is Kurri Lewis and I am the Executive Director and Curator of the Merry-Go-Round Museum in downtown Sandusky. I graduated from the University of Findlay in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science degree in History. After…
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Published November 2020 Lake Erie Shores & Islands is a proud supporter of the arts. The performing arts have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced the cancellation of several events and the closing of venues due to group gathering and social distancing guidelines. In June 2020 the…
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Updated December 2021 Are you looking for a way to share your Lake Erie Love with the people on your holiday gift list? Or, is there someone special who is a huge fan of the region and one, or more, of its attractions (we see you Cedar Point fanatics!)? Here are some distinctively Lake Erie Shores…
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In these unprecedented times, small businesses need our support now more than ever. From online shopping to purchasing gift cards for future use, your support means everything to the small business community. When it comes to local shopping, many retailers are open for business. Whether it be via…
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Updated January 2022 Editor’s Note: This guest post was written by Jordan Killam, former Director of Kelleys Island Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau, and originally published in January 2019. It gives an insider look into what the island is like in winter. For information on what businesses…
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Updated January 2022 Editor’s Note: This is a guest post written by Put-in-Bay resident Peter Huston, and originally published in Janauary 2019. Peter and his wife Amy are year-round residents of the island and operate the First Island Son Bed & Breakfast. Here he shares insight into "island life"…
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