I recently read Ty Roth's "So Shelly," a novel that's set in Sandusky. (The city is slightly fictionalized as "Ogontz," but it's clear where the setting is.) Roth is a local teacher.

I had a really good week. I am only down another 2 pounds but feeling great. I am finally going to retire my old work pants. They look terrible and I was swimming in them.

Hey people,

Well this weight loss and weather aren't mixing very well. I seem to always be cold and have to wear layers of clothes, which makes me look big again.

I can't wait til it gets and stays warm.  I want to get outside to work out and not always be in the gym. 

The Civil War began 150 years ago, on Tuesday.

Sandusky city commissioner Diedre Cole was our guest on this week's edition of Between the Lines.

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U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur talks about working the opposition in Congress and the new jobs economy. Sports editor Anthony Moujaes and Funcoast.com editor Ashley Bethard also offer viewers updates. 

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Hi people,

The blog must have slipped my mind last week, my bad.  I'm back on track and feeling great! 

I’m back on track and going strong! I lost 5.4 pounds this past week. I followed my schedule exactly and really watched my diet and it paid off.