Battles are brewing in Port Clinton
Many of you know about the Bicentennial of the Battle of Lake Erie events taking place along our part of Lake Erie. If you are planning on coming, I heard you need to buy ferry … Read more
Many of you know about the Bicentennial of the Battle of Lake Erie events taking place along our part of Lake Erie. If you are planning on coming, I heard you need to buy ferry … Read more
I’ve been exploring the water’s edge from the other side of the Atlantic along Ireland’s west coast. Years ago, I was lucky enough to spend a year in Ireland on a study abroad program through … Read more
So, I’ve been hanging on to these photos for year now, waiting for the next appearance of the World War II B-17 Bomber “Yankee Lady” to come back to the Liberty Aviation Museum in Port … Read more
“Curiouser and curiouser” That quote is from the Mad Hatter from Lewis Carroll’s “Alice in Wonderland,” and as you meander through The Mad Hatter shop in Northwood, Ohio, you’ll lean in, curiously, to see all … Read more
A Lake Erie Under-Where? Adventure It’s time. For the underwear story. I think you’re ready. The ‘Dwear Saga, Part 1 The underwear question. Sure, sometimes it comes up in intimate situations, but it’s not usually … Read more
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
200 years ago, Lake Erie was the site of a famous battle and decisive victory against the British during the War of 1812. Led by US Navy Commodore Oliver Perry, a fleet of 9 ships … 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
Looking for something to do? Have a handy teen? I stopped by the Liberty Aviation Museum in Port Clinton this week and talked with Chief Mechanic Doug Moore. He and his volunteers are doing a … 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