Paddle Bar
NightlifeWaterfront drink stop: Paddle Bar pairs fresh-squeezed cocktails and local craft beers with lake views and live music on its waterfront stage.
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Better Half Family Diner
RestaurantsLocal comfort cravings: If your week needs a no-fuss pick-me-up, Better Half Family Diner turns out classic dishes with locally sourced ingredients, from stacked sandwiches and wraps to homestyle comfort, plus easy online ordering for a quick take-home win.
Shore House Tavern
RestaurantsBrunch, burgers, lobster: Shore House Tavern nails the Sandusky sweet spot with tacos, tempting burgers, Lake Erie perch, and that legendary lobster mac & cheese.
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Your Trader Joe's wish might be coming true: 30 new stores announced across 16 states
The California-based Trader Joe's is expanding its national footprint with 30 new stores planned across 16 states, spanning Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Utah and Washington.
Full story at lehighvalleylive.com ↗
Cedar Point’s ‘one-legged pirate’ claims he was fired after ADA complaint
Shane Jernigan, a former U.S. Army Ranger, adaptive sports instructor, and amputee, claims his employment at Cedar Point was terminated in retaliation for raising concerns about workplace accommodations and rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Full story at staytunedsandusky.com ↗
Winning Powerball ticket worth $2 million sold in Ohio
A Powerball ticket worth $2 million was sold in Ohio, matching the five white numbers and the Power Play multiplier for the drawing on Oct.
Full story at cleveland.com ↗
Battery Park is ready for development
Battery Park in Sandusky, Ohio, is being prepped for development under a contract with Marous Brothers, the developer that built City Hall, renovated the Feick Building downtown and built the Bowling Green State University Hospitality building downtown.
Full story at staytunedsandusky.com ↗
Orzech to investigate discrimination claims
Former recreation youth program supervisor, Tondra Frisby, has raised concerns about systemic biases against Black city employees.
Full story at staytunedsandusky.com ↗
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