I spent a morning in Fremont, Ohio, last week and visited the Birchard Public Library, founded in 1873 by Sardis Birchard and his nephew, US President, Rutherford B. Hayes (map). It’s a wonderful historic building … Read more
Get your wild boar meat on the way back We finally had a gorgeous spring day a week ago so we grabbed the dogs and headed over to hike the Castalia Quarry MetroPark (map), an … Read more
This swanky wood-fired pizza and wine bar joint looks unassuming from the front. Walk in for a “Wow!” adventure. Designed by owner Mark LaGrange, the restaurant features canoes hanging from the ceiling, beautiful light fixtures … Read more
This will be my first St. Paddy’s Day up here (and for all you Irish amateurs, the nickname for Irish men named Patrick is “Paddy,” not “Patty!”) and I was having trouble finding many options … Read more
If I need to catch up on the news or shop for cool art, antiques and gently-used décor for my house, I head over to 2nd and Monroe in Port Clinton. Brew up at Coffee … Read more
Soon you’ll be able to sip up local culture, brew by fascinating brew, at the Catawba Island Brewing Co. on Harbor Rd. in Port Clinton (map). The collective brainchild of a hometown crew (Mike Roder, Steve Busby, … Read more
An ill friend (new to Port Clinton) said there weren’t any meditation places or organic food sources nearby. I beg to differ. Healing thru yoga I love attending Linda Green’s yoga class at Magruder Hospital, … Read more
Wonderful food, spirits and music On Feb. 2, we had a big group over at Rosie’s Bar and Grill in Port Clinton to hear Steve and Dave of the Naked Bacon band (full disclosure: my … Read more
