11:05 AM
Jul 02
2010

Lake Erie fish beware: Gulf oil spill is sending fishermen here

SANDUSKY

Tourism officials say they’ve noticed a trend — people deciding to fish here rather than in the Gulf.

10:15 AM
Jul 01
2010

Asian carp crisis bill introduced

SANDUSKY

Lawmakers in both the House and the Senate have introduced a new bill in Congress, "The Permanent Prevention of Asian Carp Act of 2010," that puts the Army Corps of Engineers on a tight deadline to construct a permanent barrier in Chicago to keep the Asian carp out of the Great Lakes.

10:07 AM
Jun 22
2010

Erie MetroParks obtains grant to preserve 18 acres on Kelleys Island

KELLEYS ISLAND

Erie MetroParks has branched out to preserve more than 18 acres of land on Kelleys Island.

The park system, which received assistance from the Western Reserve Land Conservancy, secured a $476,000 federal grant that will transform the land into a hiking destination.

02:12 PM
May 25
2010

Conservation groups sue EPA to stop dredge dumping in lake

By TOM JACKSON

tomjackson@sanduskyregister.com

SANDUSKY

Even as local conservationists fight to prevent soil from washing into creeks that drain into Lake Erie, the Army Corps of Engineers has been dumping hundreds of thousands of cubic yards of lake sediment into the lake’s western basin.

 

02:22 PM
May 21
2010

Every dog has its (birth)day

CATAWBA ISLAND TWP.

Ready for a doggone good time? Bring out the balloons and hats for the  “Every Greyhound Birthday Party” this Saturday.

The North Coast Greyhound Connection has hosted the fundraiser for the past three years.

The nonprofit adoption organization rescues about 100 greyhounds each year and finds homes for them.

11:00 AM
May 04
2010

Voting underway

SANDUSKY

Voting in the primary election is underway and the lines aren't long.

Elections officials urge folks to get out and vote today. Polls close at 7:30 p.m. and there are several issues on the ballots in Ottawa, Sandusky, Erie and Huron counties.

12:00 AM
Mar 01
2010

EPA issues stricter limitations on fish

SANDUSKY

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency on Friday released new, stricter limitations on fi

12:00 AM
Feb 28
2010

EPA issues stricter limitations on fish

SANDUSKY

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency on Friday released new, stricter limitations on fi