Hello Erie County! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Juneteenth celebration, lantern tour, and world's largest swim lesson + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Regional distribution expands: ABC Supply acquired Sandusky’s Koch Building Products, expanding its Lake Erie footprint. The Perkins Avenue location continues as ABC Supply. Terms were undisclosed, the company’s second acquisition announced in June -- explore the ABC Supply deal.
Community honors freedom: Sandusky marked Juneteenth with its 6th annual celebration, honoring 1865 emancipation. Families enjoyed a Black history walk, vendors, and a concert as organizers highlighted the city’s Underground Railroad legacy -- see the Juneteenth celebration.
Investment in customer support: JBT Marel will renovate and expand its Sandusky Customer Innovation Center, adding 3,880 square feet to boost full-line demonstrations, real-life testing, and training for food processors -- tour the innovation center.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Your no-boredom backup: When the kids (or you) need to blow off steam, Ghostly Manor Thrill Center delivers with year-round haunted house chills, Skateworld roller skating, Treasure Bay 3D mini golf, an XD 4D motion theater, and a big arcade. Perfect for Erie County days when plans...evaporate.
Get your grow dialed in: GrowStop buys, sells and trades gear, offers smart advice, and even rents out things like a rosin press, trimmer and bucker to make your setup work smarter, not harder. If your basement tomatoes or legal houseplants deserve an upgrade, their tents, lights, nutrients, and real-world know-how will save you some trial-and-error.
Big park energy: Strickfaden Park is Perkins Township’s largest, laid-back green space with a playground, ball field, and a reservable pavilion that fits a crowd, plus recent upgrades like a new swing set and more shade. Smoke-free, neighborly vibes, minimal logistics, exactly what your week needs.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🏊 World's Largest Swim Lesson @ Cedar Point Shores Waterpark (Sandusky) | Thursday (6/25) at 8:30 AM – Cedar Point Shores is hosting the World’s Largest Swim Lesson, turning water safety into time the kids might thank you for, no coasters required. Lessons are free for participants, you can snag a discounted companion ticket, then enjoy the waterpark together; registration required, capacity limited.
☀ Summer Bash @ Monroe Preparatory Academy (Sandusky) | Thursday (6/25) at 12:00 PM – Think backyard party, but bigger, with bounce houses, snacks, and music doing the heavy lifting. The kids bounce, you catch up with neighbors, and the snack table becomes base camp. Sun-soaked, slightly sticky, and very local, in the best way.
🐴 Happy Hooves! @ Osborn MetroPark (Huron) | Thursday (6/25) – Swap your desk chair for a grooming brush at Happy Hooves, a hands-on crash course in horses and donkeys. Learn health, safety, and grooming basics, then try it on the real deal with barn time, donkey ear scratches, and hay perfume your laundry secretly loves.
🧟 Mummy Party! @ Bellevue Public Library | Friday (6/26) at 2:00 PM – Celebrate Summer Reading with a mummy-themed party at the library, the rare bash where being wrapped up is encouraged. All ages welcome, no registration, and yes, the AC is strong enough to revive a pharaoh. Bring your humor, your curiosity, and the kids.
🛶 Guided Paddle Tours @ Old Woman Creek Boat House (Huron) | Saturday (6/27) at 9:00 AM – Trade the lawn chores for a leisurely canoe tour at Old Woman Creek, led by a naturalist who actually makes estuaries interesting. It’s a pairs gig, ages ten and up, bring a little paddling know-how, and the gear’s provided. Meet at the OWC Boat House.
🏮 Lantern Tour @ Seneca Caverns (Bellevue) | Saturday (6/27) at 6:00 PM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to go 65 feet underground and call it quality time, this is it. Spend an hour in Seneca Caverns by lantern and headlamp, navigating stone steps, hearing ghost stories, local lore, and history, while your judgment stays topside.
🎆 Star-Spangled Celebration @ Cedar Point (Sandusky) | Monday (6/29) at 10:00 AM – Bring a lawn chair and look up for a star-spangled bash marking 250 years of organized chaos. Watch pros hop out of perfectly good planes, then wander among towering installations and patriotic spectacle, all the pageantry you want, none of the HOA complaints.
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — The Erie County report Weather forecastToday — High: 79°F — Low: 64°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 79. East wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind 2 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tomorrow — High: 81°F — Low: 65°F — Precip: 63%
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. This house is wildThis beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 3-bath home offers over 2,600 square feet of comfortable living, plus a brand-new roof for extra peace of mind. Generous living areas, a bright kitchen with adjoining dining space, and tons of storage create an easy, functional flow. A 2-car attached garage and inviting outdoor space round out the package.
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