The Helm Sandusky

12/21/2024

The Lockwood Cemetery at East Harbor State Park tells the story of early settlers and a land legacy.

Tucked within the serene woods of East Harbor State Park Campground lies the historic Lockwood (Marshall) Cemetery, a resting place for some of Ottawa County's early settlers.

12/20/2024

Ray Robinson Jr., pastor and owner of Brown-Robinson Funeral Homes, found his calling to serve others at a young age, inspired by both his faith and a compassionate funeral director who guided him through personal loss.

Ray Robinson Jr., pastor and owner of Brown-Robinson Funeral Homes, found his calling to serve others at a young age, inspired by both his faith and a compassionate funeral director who guided him through personal loss.

12/18/2024

Photographer Tim Fleck shares his favorite nature photos of 2024.

Photographer Tim Fleck shares his favorite nature photos of 2024.

12/14/2024

Two area towns have been named in Home Stratosphere’s “15 of the most picture-perfect small towns on the Great Lakes making them wonderful towns to move to or visit.”

Home Stratosphere
Shores & Islands Ohio
Greater Sandusky Partnership

Huron and Marblehead have been recognized by Home Stratosphere as two of the “15 most picture-perfect small towns on the Great Lakes,” ranking #6 and #4, respectively.

12/13/2024

12/13/2024

“We’re meeting the immediate need for food, but the reason that someone ended up there, at a food pantry, is because so many other things happened before they got there.”

Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio

“Food insecurity is a symptom of a much larger issue,” Chase-Morefield says. “We’re meeting the immediate need for food, but the reason that someone ended up there, at a food pantry, is because so many other things happened before they got there.”

12/12/2024

Tyrone Doward is one of the people who make the community breakfast at First Presbyterian Church in Sandusky possible.

Meals are served every second and fourth Saturday of the month from 9:30-11 a.m., with takeout meals starting at 10:30 a.m.

Read about the breakfast program in this week’s issue of The Helm.

12/11/2024

“We can’t stop this ministry,” Wible says. “There’s too many people who need this.”

“We can’t stop this ministry,” Wible says. “There’s too many people who need this.”

12/07/2024

“This award highlights our agency’s commitment to promoting healthy choices and supporting families.”

Erie County Health Department

The Erie County Health Department recently received The Gold Award for Breastfeeding Workplace from the Ohio Department of Health.

12/06/2024

⚓️ In addition to both heated and cold storage, the marina offers dockage at both yearly and seasonal rates, rack storage boat service, maintenance and repair. ⚓️

Anchors Away Marina

Anchors Away Marina has expanded with a new 12,000-square-foot storage building.

12/04/2024

“We’re trying to offer the community the best jobs, to be a great place to work. There are a lot of great things that have gone on in Sandusky the past couple years, even the surrounding area. We just want to be part of it, provide good-paying jobs and be that staple in the community.”

LEWCO, Inc.

The Guerra family runs LEWCO, Inc., an international industrial equipment manufacturer based in Sandusky.

12/04/2024

🎢 “To me, Cedar Point is more than just a place; it’s an emotion.” 🎢

Cedar Point
Merry-Go-Round Museum

The Cedar Point Historical Museum, located in the Merry-Go-Round Museum, showcases a wide variety of artifacts from Cedar Point’s early days to modern times.

12/03/2024

It was a pleasure to meet Matt and learn more about his travels. We’re so happy he loved Sandusky as much as we do!

I am commonly asked what my favorite place so far has been, and the answer always shocks people. I fell in love with Sandusky, Ohio.CLEVELANDI pulled into downtown Cleveland around sunset on Saturday, tired from a long day behind the wheel. My hotel was right across the street from Progressive Field...

11/25/2024

⏰There's just one week left to complete the Outdoor Hiking Challenge! 🍂 It's not too late to visit nine out of 13 hiking destinations in Ottawa County >> Just ask Jason of Sandusky, and his team of furry friends: "Did all 9 parks in 24 hours with some help!" 🐶🐾

Way to go, Jason, Amelia, Billie, Skye and Gatsby! 👏👏 Thanks for sharing your photo with us!

https://ottawacountyparksoh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/2024-Outdoor-Hiking-Challenge-flyer.pdf

11/24/2024

In an effort to support local businesses and promote economic growth, the Regional Incubator for Sustainability and Entrepreneurship (RISE) has launched a digital guide for Small Business Saturday.

Greater Sandusky Partnership

In an effort to support local businesses and promote economic growth, the Regional Incubator for Sustainability and Entrepreneurship (RISE) has launched a digital guide for Small Business Saturday.

11/22/2024

A new tradition will begin in Schade-Mylander Plaza in downtown Sandusky this holiday season with a market inspired by the charm and magic of Christmas Markets in Europe and helmed by a Sandusky family known for giving back.

Sandusky Christmas Market

A new tradition will begin in Schade-Mylander Plaza in downtown Sandusky this holiday season with a market inspired by the charm and magic of Christmas Markets in Europe and helmed by a Sandusky family known for giving back.

11/21/2024

Be sure to check out this awesome piece of art! 🏃🏼‍♀️🚴‍♀️🏊‍♀️

City of Sandusky
IRONMAN 70.3 Ohio
Sandusky Library - Official Page

A new sculpture has found a fitting–albeit temporary– home in downtown Sandusky.

11/20/2024

Christina Edwards is the founder of Christina’s Creations, a thriving, home-based family bakery that serves up cookies, cakes, and just about anything Christina’s still-scientific, experimental mind can bake up.

Christina's Creations

Christina Edwards is the founder of Christina’s Creations, a thriving, home-based family bakery that serves up cookies, cakes, and just about anything Christina’s still-scientific, experimental mind can bake up.