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🌱 Caleb Stidham takes his Ohio House seat early

Sandusky, Ohio Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Sandusky! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Caleb Stidham takes his Ohio House seat early
  • Cedar Point puts its 2027 opening on the calendar
  • Meet Providence Care Center's latest employee honorees

Also on today's calendar: Rumours Unplugged Trio at The Winerie and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Peeks of sunshine, with a high of 57 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cooler with a few showers, temps: high: 50, low: 38.
  • Friday: Cloudy with a shower or two, with a high of 44 and low of 35 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Stidham takes office in Ohio House (sanduskyregister.com) — Sandusky residents have a new state representative sooner than January: Caleb Stidham has been sworn in to fill the vacant 89th District seat. The Perkins Township Republican resigned as county treasurer and says he can already help constituents at rep89@ohiohouse.gov or 614-644-6011.
   

2. Cedar Point sets 2027 opening day, special events (cleveland.com) — Cedar Point plans to reopen May 1, 2027, giving Sandusky parkgoers a date to start planning around. The park will operate Thursday through Monday during its first three weeks, then daily starting May 20. Cedar Point Shores opens May 29, with Boardwalk Nights and HalloWeekends also returning later in the season.
   

3. Providence publicizes employees of the month (sanduskyregister.com) — Three Providence Care Center employees in Sandusky have earned monthly honors for their work caring for others. Diane Williamson, September's recipient, also marked 10 years at the center. Shawna McConville received October's award, and Dreke McDuffy received November's, with the center praising their compassion and commitment.
   

4. Sandusky post announces trooper, dispatcher of the year (sanduskyregister.com) — Sandusky's highway patrol post has named Jordan Flecha its trooper of the year and Alyssa Tullio its telecommunications award winner. Colleagues recognized both for their work and service to the public. Tullio is a Perkins High School graduate, while Flecha now advances to consideration for district and state honors.
   

5. Sunbury P&Z Commission OKs subdivision (delgazette.com) — A proposed 27-home subdivision near Big Walnut Elementary School has cleared a planning hurdle in Sunbury. The Planning and Zoning Commission approved Walnut Ridge's conditional use request after a cul-de-sac variance was granted. Plans include pedestrian connections to the school and Legacy Trail, with the final plat still requiring further review.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Maybe I'm a little old-fashioned, but I still appreciate people who keep their word, show up on time, and treat others with respect
    Do you think those values are becoming harder to find, or are we just noticing them more as we get older? (Nextdoor Curran/Cleveland)
  • Olive Garden posted a job opening for To Go Specialist in Sandusky. Apply here.
  • Target posted a job opening for Specialty Sales (Style, Tech, Beauty) (T2159) in Sandusky. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sandusky here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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