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$190M gamble: For city and developer, there's no turning back on Battery Park

Price of Silence: Huron school board keeps taxpayers in dark on sexual harassment probe

Sandusky City Commissioners Murray, Brady, named 'Persons of the Year'

A $7 billion betrayal: Dennis Murray Sr. calls it a 'dirty deal' for Lake Erie’s shoreline

Is Fred Reer a suspect in second cold case?

A 500-foot shadow: Sheriff withholds records in Reer family death

WATCH: Huron Schools sidelines #MeToo, again

Baxter pushes back on Ashli Ford's claims

Sexually harassing teen girls made easier with lawsuits, loopholes and badges

Who will be Sandusky ex officio mayor, vice

Girls Don't Matter: Read Huron Schools report about staff and sexual harassment

Enjoy this season of family

WATCH End of an era: Sandusky bids farewell to Murray, Brady and Poggiali

DeWine signs property tax bills, ‘reluctantly’ approves voting restrictions

Is Sandusky facing a 'Transient Takeover?'

Coach kept job after student massages and 'Sports Bra' practices

Girls Don't Matter 2: Everyone gets cleared

Girls Don't Matter 1: The Ashli Ford firewall

Huron Schools staff-student interaction probe exonerates district employees

Can Sandusky save its old neighborhoods?

Ohio farmers lose 74% of Chinese sales; tariffs cited as cause

School delays

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🏫 Huron Schools end student-staff interactions probe; report due Friday

Vargo, Krabill are all in on city commission

📰 Ohio lawmakers overturn will of the people on Cannabis

Ohio's intoxicating hemp ban to become law of the land

Say good night Dick: Zimmerman's exit underscores Cedar Fair's 'rotten' deal

Standout: Erie County only county in Ohio to enact all three tax-lowering options

Suicide evidence compromised; records withheld

Meet Republicans who want Kaptur's seat

Coroner clash: Harwood affirms Reer suicide ruling; expert asks 'what evidence?'

School delays

▶️ Watch: Lead prosecutor pulls curtain on podcaster Ashli Ford

Ashli Ford in court

StayTunedSandusky smashes a record

Sandusky’s Airbnb showdown: City Commission proposes major policy shift

ODOT floods court with eminent domain cases for US6 project

More than 100 Ohio school districts add LifeWise Academy in 2025

Fred Reer admits killing Amanda Dean; OAG won't say if Corbin is being investigated

Fred Reer admits he killed Amanda Dean; takes plea deal for involuntary manslaughter

'Race' to be Sandusky's next mayor begins

LIVE coverage of Fred Reer hearing today

Come Monday, murder suspect Fred Reer Jr. could get justice for killing Amanda Dean

Listen: Do taxpayers pay for LifeWise?

Watch: Should tax abatements be abolished?

Ohio Supreme Court rules cops can be considered victims under Marsy’s Law

Listen: Fight for Lower Taxes forum LIVE

🚨 We asked Ohio Attorney General: Will you fix corruption, or just enable it?

🏡 Your money back: How to LOWER your Erie County property taxes

Plan to attend: Fight for lower taxes forum today at 1:30

Sandusky Schools student with gun arrested at school

🚨 Lockdown scare for Sandusky Schools: Gun found on campus

📰 Ashli Ford wants Baxter removed from her forgery case

🚨 13 questions for Sheriff Corbin: Deadly failures 'beyond suspicion'

Fred Reer's hearing delayed again

Is Ashli Ford the Svengali of crimefighting?

Last update: Some schools closed; others on delay

Support local journalism: Give the gift of accountability

📰 Will answers come with plea deal at Fred Reer's final pretrial

Auto dealer announces closure due to U.S. 6 corridor improvement project

Voting rights groups want DeWine to veto bill nixing absentee ballot grace period

🎁 The Gift of accountability: Dive into our story archives 🧐

What? Roundabouts are better, except for sometimes?

ODOT tells U.S. 6 property owners, 'See you in court'

ThorSport owners lead group that bought Sandusky Speedway

Destroying evidence, skipping autopsy fuel suspicions about Doug Reer Sr.'s 2021 death

In her own words: Ashli Ford explains why she's an expert

Burning the mortgage: City Hall purchase solidifies historic deal

Merry Christmas: In historic vote, Sandusky greenlights city rec center

Link to city report: Sandusky housing survey results announced

Live: Sandusky city commission votes to build $10.4 million city recreation center

Waddington rejects any notion he'll be mayor

Sandusky city commission will vote later today whether to build rec center

U.S. 6 roundabouts: Property owners say state won't listen

Former GOP nominee uses gendered slur against Kaptur in online attack

Ashli Ford won't address exploitation allegations, falsehoods

Ohio House wants to ban intoxicating hemp products, change state’s marijuana laws

Death of Doug Reer: Suicide or something far more sinister?

Readers react: It is 'too close for comfort' for homeowners along U.S. 6

Jennifer Ashburn declared winner in Sandusky school board race

Perkins Schools to banish cell phones from classrooms

Plea deal looms in Amanda Dean murder; Sheriff Corbin still faces day in court

Fred Reer pretrial delayed; speculation is there’s a plea deal

New U.S. 6: Too close for comfort

Can you afford a new home in Sandusky? A forum at Mills School today.

Watch morning update at StayTunedSandusky

Government reopens after 43 days; Trump signs bill ending record shutdown

Kaptur warns of 'mass casualties' if people are denied healthcare coverage

Ohioans bilked out of billions; Kaptur blames state leaders

Kaptur declares herself a centrist

Caught in the chaos: Rep. Kaptur back in D.C. to reopen gov’t

Kaptur talks

Sandusky city commission approves $2.4 million 'digester'

Dave Waddington to become next mayor? Maybe, maybe not

Conspiracy claims and legal reality collide after murder-suicide

Sandusky will need a new mayor, new vice president next year

Ohio's leaders failed voters with new congressional map

Election night 2025: Sandusky school board race is 4-vote margin

Wilson wins, Peugeot wins, Tucker winning in Sandusky

Election night live: 1-vote difference in Perkins Township trustee race

Wilson, Peugeot and Tucker leading in Sandusky city commission race

Election night results coverage, Part 1

Live election night coverage starts at 7:30 p.m. at the substack

In Erie County, $1.5 million in SNAP benefits delayed due to gov't shutdown

Where to find help in Erie County

Coming this week: SNAP, food drive, election night coverage

Ramen and Revelation: Courtney Reyna’s vision for community care

Vote for Tom Tucker, Gregg Peugeot and Luvada Wilson for Sandusky city commission

Erie County isolated from rest of new 9th Congressional District

Vote for Tom Tucker, Gregg Peugeot and Luvada Wilson

Five-unit building on Lawrence Street in need of some TLC

Gerrymandered congressional map furthering GOP advantage approved

New map faces criticism, but may have support to pass

Democrats appear ready to make deal on redistricting

Michael Kaufman wants your vote

Robert Ritzler wants your vote

Elections board delays decision on opening prayer, Robert's Rules

Fair elections? Just forget all about it

Neighborhood center for decades, building's future undetermined

Prayer proposal divides elections board; Christmas debate follows

Watch: Luvada Wilson wants your vote

Erie County commissioners talk about historic tax cut for seniors

How to improve housing options in Sandusky

Husted's phantom town halls?

Erie County commissioners approve tax cut for seniors

Morning update

Sandusky Speedway sold to highest bidder

Part 2 — Husted ducked after gutting PACT Act funding

Part 1 — Husted quiet as Sherrod amps up

Early voting keeps pace, turnout trends show participation

New member quietly appointed to county elections board

All's not lost for Sandusky's oldest condemned home

Say hello, Elon

Update: Is Elon Musk moving to Sandusky?

Erie County to vote Monday on expanding Homestead tax credit

Erie County Budget Commission reduces taxes on residents by about $10.5 million

Ohio House approves bills limiting property tax increases to inflation

Man just out of prison suspect in strangling at Norwalk motel

Last chances: Harlequin's comedy musical 'Nunsense' this weekend

Ohio Democrats pitch congressional map, GOP redistricting commissioners shrug

Edison school board member gets fired up over news report

Sandusky city commission debate at St. Mary Central Catholic High School

Between the Lines with Sandusky city commission candidate Tom Tucker

Edison board member under fire, fires back

Watch Tuesday's Ohio Redistricting Commission meeting

Update: Ohio Redistricting Commission meets, adjourns

Morning update: Ugly homes in Sandusky; showdown on redistricting; and 'hello,' Tim Schwanger?

Photos: Condemned homes in Sandusky

Breaking: DeWine convenes first meeting on redistricting

Ohio taxpayers gave more than $1 billion to private schools in '25

Morning update: Condemned homes, Sandusky city commission race and other redistricting

Photo gallery Columbus: Thousands attend No Kings protests at Ohio Statehouse

Protest signs for everyone

Photo gallery: No kings in Sandusky

Sandusky's civil rights icon says voices matter, votes matter

Watch: Protestors tell 'why I'm here'

Live with Matt Westerhold

No kings live

Why would an advocate share a child rape victim's photos on Facebook?

Live feed later: News this week and today

Big 'No Kings' protests planned across Ohio

'No Kings' rally is Saturday at Sandusky Mall

Sandusky housing project gets support from state, big time

Health Dept. expands services in Castalia, Margaretta Twp.

Harlequin's comedy musical 'Nunsense' opens Friday

Children charged with raping 5-year-old girl

New housing deal in Sandusky gets green light after dead stop

Suspect in Amanda Dean's murder seeking a plea deal?

Watch Sandusky school board candidates debate

2025 Erie County sales tax revenue heading for a record

Update: Schools on delay

Cedar Point - Six Flags getting good reviews for 'Siren's Curse'

Sandusky boy dead; cause remains under investigation

Sandusky Speedway last race; property auction is Oct. 25

What is it you want in local news? Tell us by taking our new survey

Sandusky Speedway 75 years of tradition

Debate videos: What got viewers’ attention

Lower my taxes: Ohio House votes for property tax reforms

Ashli Ford, Elsebeth Baumgartner still sharing photos of brutalized child online

Ashli Ford vs. Pattakos: Fierce feud preceded their partnership

State Rep. Click proposes public school bill to codify Christianity

Ashli Ford's attorney criticizes reporter in email response

Watch: Perkins Township trustees election debate

Ford, Baumgartner share photos of 5-year-old rape victim online

Stoner alert: Better pot prices in Michigan frustrating Ohioans

Live with Matt Westerhold

What's in the future for Mills School in Sandusky?

Attorney who once blasted Ashli Ford’s credibility now defends her in court

Ashli Ford's attorney sounds like Elsebeth Baumgartner

Decision 2025: Perkins Twp. trustee Jim Lang running on his record

Source: Put-in-Bay police chief out

Ashli Ford finds lawyer for her fraud case

Erie County weighs expanding homestead tax credit

Erie County weighs tax relief plan

Plan to attend 'Finding a Fix for High Taxes' forum

When will gov't shutdown have 'full impact' in Sandusky

Prostitution sting leads to 135 arrests

Put-in-Bay looking for a new police chief?

Ferrell exits Erie County elections board

Another new sign in downtown Sandusky

Huron school officials discarded misconduct letter

In his own words: How ex-detective explained away all his crimes

Sean O'Connell and his many misdeeds as a cop

Woman arrested, suspect in hit-skip

Family gets Welcome Home in Sandusky

Hit-skip driver likely spotted on traffic cam

Sandusky State Theatre restart to happen soon

Ohio’s redistricting committee keeps it extremely tight

Is Cedar Point Causeway bridge sinking?

Breaking: Ashli Ford indicted on new charges

Mills Creek bridge is higher and wider

Sandusky kids received spoiled vaccines

Ohioans rally for fair and transparent redistricting process

Sandusky city commissioner calls out newspaper

Sandusky affordable housing proposal shot down

Family Health, Ohio Dept. of Health, refuse to release report

Questions remain about 'public file' after misconduct report

Property owners get $8 million tax break

Huron Schools can't say why misconduct report got tossed

Make a reservation for Sunset Bay cruise aboard Goodtime I

WATCH: Sheriff's last 'Crown Vic' cruiser placed on disabled list

Sandusky's public works director, Aaron Klein, tells city he's stepping down

Field work finished; Sandusky's new housing report is due

In her own words: Ashli Ford explains who owns the home she lives in

Ashli Ford used forged signature to get $150k loan, prosecutors say

Manhunt for Kirk's killer: Rifle found, person of interest photos released

Sandusky, Erie County reach an historic first step; agree to talk

Ohio Democrats introduce congressional redistricting proposal

Huron Schools misconduct report turns up missing

Watch: Tim Coleman talks about taxes, opponents and Perkins Twp. trustee race

Ashli Ford wants 'gag order' lifted, new judge, and a court appointed attorney

Ashli Ford files appeal notice on convictions

Charges dropped against teacher accused of raping boy

Action plan? What action plan?

Sandusky Schools monitor fallout from potential vaccine spoilages

Huron Schools refuse to release report of alleged misconduct

Girls matter? Huron Schools outline student safety efforts

Police: Hundreds shared student's porn; only two face charges

Sandusky starts building Landing park

Survey of sheriff's sunk boat imprecise

Six Flags to sell off parks? Which parks?

Edison parents warned about students sharing student porn

Perkins police say student porn video being shared across region

Harassment in school is a Huron tradition, according to readers

In Huron #DontTell beats out #MeToo

Public portal for Ohio redistricting proposals opens

Family Health Services clarifies scope of vaccine storage problem

Storage problem spoiled vaccines given to Sandusky students

U.S. Rep. Sykes talks redistricting in Ohio at Canton town hall

Woman disputes Norwalk mayor's description of her father's murder case

Hazmat spill shuts down Campbell St. at Strub Road

Ashli Ford continues social media crusade

Huron Schools mourn loss of Rita Moscioni

On Labor Day 2025, rest and take stock

Sandusky stays very serious about housing

Huron Schools ignored student harassment complaints?

City OKs Anderson Annex jet ski rental

Wall Street is killing the housing market

Title IX lawsuit has the word 'SETTLE' written all over it

Podcast: League director talks about redistricting

Old nursing home to be hub for recovery and community care

Watch Bernie Moreno at Cleveland City Club

Moreno defends ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ tariffs, and GOP strategy

Ashli Ford arraigned in forgery, fraud case

Don't feed the cats

Read Terry Burton's Substack

Comments: Huron Schools Title IX lawsuit raises community concerns

On the agenda: Sandusky city commission

Mayor: Ashli Ford’s false claims still endanger victims

Redistricting in Ohio: Prepping for Round 2

StayTunedSandusky's YouTube channel, where viewing is free

Sen. Bernie Moreno brushes off boos

Moreno's office keeps at war with local press

News/analysis: No apologies, Ashli Ford

Ex-student alleges sexual assaults, harassment began in middle school

Read Huron Schools lawsuit here

Buderer Drug Co.'s expansion on Hancock Street underway

Watch this happy day: New homes, new hope for Sandusky families

Stop paying rent; you can buy a brand new home in Sandusky

On the front lines of Trump policy shifts, Marcus Harris sees real-world fallout

Dallas 'Tick' McKinley was loved by many

Opinion: DeWine complicit in Trump’s military occupation

Erie County asks cities to join sewer regionalization study

Fisher-Titus wants townships to form ambulance district

Sandusky won't fill open DEI position

What good is a no contact order?

Watch: Bryan Hambley gets early start in 2026 race for Ohio Secretary of State

WATCH: Courtroom observer at Ashli Ford hearing makes obscene gesture

Sherrod asks: 'Whose side are you on?'

Ford gets probation; tells judge she would 'love to apologize'

Live: Ashli Ford sentenced to probation

Marcus Harris finds footing in Cleveland

BREAKING: Sherrod Brown to run for Senate in 2026

Live with Matt Westerhold

Man pulled from Sandusky Bay after kayak accident dies

What don't they know about how Fred Reer killed Amanda Dean?

Photo gallery: Community Collaboration Day in Sandusky, Ohio

Ashli Ford asks to be spared prison time

In her own words: Ashli Ford is 'incredibly dangerous'

Will fairness rule? Ohio set to re-map congressional districts?

Say goodbye to Ashli Ford?

Same commissioner, different year, different story

Sandusky cuts back fireworks days

Another Ohio sheriff sued for not turning over ICE records

Jury settles Sandusky roundabout land case for $1.25 million

Doughin’ Crazy heads to Sandusky Mall

Community Health Center rated among best in nation

First-ever Tommy Boy Fest gets rave reviews

County pushes back on federal mandate to limit services

Sandusky to launch housing study with virtual tours, pattern books, zoning fixes

Monroe Street: A 50-year look back at major change

Stop signs, storm sewers and road work: what happened on West Monroe Street

ER docs warn: wait times already worse

Say good night Dick

Winners and loser: Perkins trustee race has just one outcome

Photo gallery: Tommy Boy fest Day 3 is today

Ballot pending: Complete list of issues up for a vote in Nov. 4 general election

Exclusive: Kevin Farley talks about first ever 'Tommy Boy' festival

No town halls scheduled for Ohio

Race for Sandusky city commission is set

Ohio’s recreational marijuana sales surpassed $702.5 million in first year

Fifth fiscal officer since 2017 quits village of Milan post

Aligned Data Center brings heavy lifter online at job site

Ohio's U.S. senators give faith, allegiance to Donald Trump

Cedar Point employee with TB in isolation

Ashli Ford, facing new charges, remains defiant

Former school leader seeks seat on city commission

Patrol boat sinks at dock — cause under investigation

Quarterback returns: Gregg Peugeot enters Sandusky city commissioner race

Lost at Sea? $360K patrol boat sinks at dock

Shop and save

State Theatre turns corner; meetings have been collaborative

$360,000 Ottawa County sheriff's boat sinks at dock; cause under investigation

Did Ottawa County's new boat sink?

Classic movie car heading this way

Will Ohio GOP leaders gerrymander out loud

Former schools superintendent Tom Tucker files to run for city commission

🎬 Tommy Boy Fest schedule

Coleman defends Aligned Data Center deal, cites $17M in new tax revenue

Ohio cleric facing deportation sues ICE to gain back his freedom

Redrawing Congressional districts, again

Our 9th U.S. House District: Ground Zero in battle to control congress

Schwanger files petition for candidacy

New sign marks change

Photo gallery: Kids love new splash pad at Churchwell Park

Ongoing probe delays Fred Reer murder trial until next year

Slain officer to be interred in York Township cemetery

Brown sizes up U.S. Senate comeback

Fred Reer's trial delayed until January

Can't park there

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Services for Lorain police officer killed in line of duty are Wednesday

Update: Man's death at Cedar Point believed to be suicide

Man dies after fall from Cedar Point dormitory building

No jail for Ashli Ford

Medicaid freeze on CHIP projects could impact Ohio children’s enrollment

City to decide if charter changes go to ballot

Ashli Ford needs a lawyer

Breaking: Ashli Ford indicted on mortgage fraud charges

Here's what you need to know about BBB

Former Norwalk cop told investigators Ashli Ford tried to extort him

Perkins trustee wants to stay

‘Big, beautiful’ law draws mostly skeptical reaction in new nonpartisan poll

Lorain police officer ambushed Wednesday dies

Lorain County law enforcement dealing with deadly ambush

Come celebrate: Free family carnival at the Emporium Aug. 1 grand opening

8 years late: Reer to stand trial for Amanda Dean’s murder

Former Perkins police officer among three shot in Lorain ambush

Aligned Data Centers has minimum impact plan for water usage

United Way launches Mylander awards

Dark money ad buy aimed at Kaptur makes false claims about Medicaid vote

A tax-free holiday like no other

🗺️ Will Sandusky stay in Marcy Kaptur's 9th District in 2026?

The Hall of Fame barber

Opinion: GOP looks to gerrymander Ohio and Texas to protect House majority

County Title Office adds Saturday hours

Used to be a city commissioner; now he manages a strip club

Party chair to editor: 'You’d be the last to know'

Ohio House votes to override one — not three — of DeWine’s property tax vetoes

Crescimano calls Aligned Data Center tax deal a '$175 million giveaway'

Mother still searches for truth about daughter’s death in a burning pickup

Two more expected to join race this week

Origin Story, Part 3: Then what happened?

Renters need $22.51-an-hour jobs to afford 2-bedroom apartment

📺 StayTunedSandusky now on YouTube

Coleman announces bid for re-election

Coleman: Aligned Data Centers tax deal means more revenue

Decision due on State Theatre's dispute with contractor

Where's my recreation center

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Report: State Theatre '75% finished'

Giant building on KBI site just the start

How much will your electric bill go up?

💵 City adds new fees for public records

Family health center promises services to all

Husted takes down post of him laughing with lobbyists, bragging about Trump’s bill

City almost owns Boeckling building

Stay updated: Read all three stories free

Murray opposes regional water district proposal for Sandusky

City commission makes history

📰 WATCH: Is RFK Jr. gutting public health?

Ashli Ford sentencing delayed until Aug. 18

Lockhart slams editor after Schwanger story

Schwanger silent on ties to Ashli Ford and Greg Lockhart

Watch: Murray calls out for more candidates

Q&A: Erie County officials respond to Big Beautiful Bill SNAP and Medicaid changes

📘 What do these acronyms mean? Guide to Safety-Net programs under the BBB

Breaking: Man killed on Central Avenue; suspect arrested

Kaptur slams Big Beautiful Bill: Says it will be devastating for rural healthcare, seniors

🇺🇸 Will 'Big Beautiful Bill' mean cuts at OVH?

Ashli Ford seeks sentencing delay; judge expected to approve

Can taxes be lowered?

Schwanger back in race

Senators silent on Medicaid cuts in 'Big Beautiful Bill'

Poll: Will history repeat itself?

Breaking: Health Dept. levy approved

Prison for podcaster?

Time running out?

Wilson files for city commission

🗞️ This week at StaytunedSandusky

Who's running for city commission?

Are you sexting me?

Photo gallery: FSO at Jackson Street Pier

State Theatre director sidelined

Theatre board still pushing for resolution

Big Beautiful Bill: More questions than answers

Congress approves 'Big Beautiful Bill'

Medicaid for now, but what about later?

Ashburn announces candidacy

Medicaid cuts hit most vulnerable hardest

Former Register reporter is 2-day champ

Jeopardy champs on Good Morning America

Trustees get competition

Former Register reporter wins big

Funnell clouds spotted

Can property taxes be cut?

Using AI to assess risk

Request for comment turns personal

Husband defends Ashli Ford after acquittal

Opinion: What a podcaster’s case reveals about local journalism

Spend options for hotel tax expanded

Off Broadway: SHS kids nail it, again

Ashli Ford: So sorry, or no sorry?

Supermajority flexes redistricting muscle

Perkins trustees face challenge

Sandusky Municipal Court to get new judge

One round deserves another

New Battery Park gets green light

You, your doctor and the state

Did Fred Reer kill Amanda Dean?

No diversity, no strikes, no discussion

Don't look up

ICE raids scaring communities

After 8 years, can murder trial bring answers?

Sandusky Register reports on ICE

City looks to buy 10 surveillance cameras

Origin story, Part 2: It started at a typewriter

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