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Police identify 86-year-old man struck by train, recovered from Sandusky River
An 86-year-old man was identified after a body was recovered from the Sandusky River Sunday afternoon.
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Boating news and community updates for the Cedar Point Marina & Sandusky Bay area.
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Wendy Wobser Obituary - Sandusky, OH
Wendy R. (Pfefferle) Wobser passed away unexpectedly on August 24, 2026, at her home in Sandusky.
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SUV rolls over on Ohio 2
A Mazda SUV rolled over on Ohio 2 west of Joppa Road on Sunday evening.
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NOAA's July 30 update holds the 2026 bloom forecast at 3.5 and expects a peak in mid-to-late August
The bloom is forecast to peak during the second half of August, which overlaps the heart of the local boating season.
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ODNR's July 17 Lake Erie report — still the newest posted — puts Western Basin walleye near Kelleys Island in 23 to 30 feet of water
It gives the depths, locations and presentations that were producing fish within running distance of Sandusky, so boaters have a starting point instead of guessing.
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ODNR trawl surveys rank 2025 Lake Erie walleye hatch sixth largest in 38 years
It is the clearest official signal of how many fish will be available out of Sandusky over the next several seasons, and it lines up with why west zone perch limits stayed high while the eastern zones…
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Erie County Fair runs August 10-15 at the Sandusky fairgrounds
Erie County Fairgrounds, 3110 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky · August 10, 2026 – August 15, 2026
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Boardwalk Nights runs through Aug. 16 on the Cedar Point Beach
Cedar Point Beach and The Boardwalk section, Cedar Point, Sandusky · July 17, 2026 – August 16, 2026
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Lake Erie water temperatures in the mid-to-upper 70s on August 10, close to the long-term average
Water in the mid-to-upper 70s is comfortable for swimming off the boat and is typical for this point in the season.
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Welcome to the Cedar Point Marina Community Hub
Local boating news, Lake Erie conditions, a marina-area business directory, and a home for the Sandusky Bay community.
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Lake Erie sits about 5 inches above its long-term August average, with a 4-inch decline forecast by September
Water levels above chart datum mean charted depths are conservative for now, but the forecast seasonal decline matters for shallow approaches and dock depths into September.
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Ohio holds Lake Erie walleye and yellow perch daily limits steady for 2026
These are the numbers that decide what a Sandusky-area boat can legally keep, and the west zone perch limit of 30 is the most generous on the lake.
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Lake Erie trout and salmon daily limit drops from five fish to two on September 1
Anglers heading out after Labor Day need to know the steelhead and salmon limit is cut by more than half, and the change lands right as fall fishing picks up.
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Huron's Boat Basin amphitheater season closes with three shows August 12-16
Huron Boat Basin Amphitheater, 330 North Main St., Huron · August 12, 2026 – August 16, 2026
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Perry's Victory marks Oliver Hazard Perry's 241st birthday with artillery weekend August 22-23
Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial, Put-in-Bay · August 22, 2026 – August 23, 2026
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Jet Express Sandusky route ends September 7; Port Clinton service to Put-in-Bay runs to October 25
Boaters who leave a vessel at the islands or send crew back to the mainland need to know when passenger ferry service from each port stops for the season.
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Miller Ferry's posted Middle Bass Island schedule runs through September 7
Middle Bass is a common overnight destination, and the posted ferry window sets how long non-boating guests and supplies can move to and from the island.
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Coast Guard reports one dead after boat runs aground near Starve Island
Starve Island lies in the heavily trafficked water between South Bass and Kelleys islands, a run made constantly by boats out of Sandusky.
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Federal work plan funds Sandusky Harbor dredging of about 110,000 cubic yards
Channel depth in Sandusky Harbor governs access for deeper-draft boats, and dredging operations typically bring pipeline and equipment restrictions on the water.
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Cedar Point Marina offers transient and seasonal dockage a two-minute walk from the park gate
This is the park's own marina and the most direct way for a Lake Erie boater to reach Cedar Point by water, including fuel, pump-out and overnight transient slips.
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Boating Safety on Lake Erie: Know Before You Go
The western basin is shallow and can build fast. A few simple habits keep every trip a good one.
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Cleveland Road roundabout at Cedar Point Drive is open, with corridor work continuing into fall
Cedar Point Drive is the land access route to Cedar Point Marina, so trailering boaters, slip holders and provisioning runs pass through this changed intersection.
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Sandusky Sunset Celebration gathers Wednesdays at the north end of Jackson Street Pier
North end of Jackson Street Pier, 221 W Shoreline Dr, Sandusky · June 10, 2026 – August 26, 2026
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Sandusky Farmers Market runs Saturdays on Columbus Avenue through October 31
Columbus Avenue, downtown Sandusky · June 13, 2026 – October 31, 2026
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Sandusky Sailing Club hosts Sandusky Islands Race August 28-29
Sandusky Sailing Club, Sandusky, Ohio · August 28, 2026 – August 29, 2026
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Cedar Point Shores water park is scheduled to close for the season Aug. 31
Cedar Point Shores Waterpark, Sandusky · August 31, 2026
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Historic Weekend at Put-in-Bay set for September 11-13
Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial, Put-in-Bay · September 11, 2026 – September 13, 2026
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Happy Friar's Fresh-Cut Fries Fest set for Sept. 11-13
Cedar Point, Sandusky · September 11, 2026 – September 13, 2026
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Kelleys Island Fall Fishing Tournament set for September 12 at the Casino
The Casino, Kelleys Island · September 12, 2026
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Put-in-Bay Road Races Reunion returns to the island airport September 15-17
Put-in-Bay Airport, South Bass Island · September 15, 2026 – September 17, 2026
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HalloWeekends returns Sept. 17 through Nov. 1 for its 29th year
Cedar Point, Sandusky · September 17, 2026 – November 1, 2026
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Fishing Lake Erie's Western Basin: Walleye and Yellow Perch
The waters off Sandusky and the Lake Erie Islands are some of the best freshwater fishing anywhere.
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54th Woollybear Festival set for Sunday, October 4 in downtown Vermilion
Downtown Vermilion, Ohio · October 4, 2026
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Put-in-Bay Oktoberfest scheduled for October 10-11 at DeRivera Park
DeRivera Park, Put-in-Bay · October 10, 2026 – October 11, 2026
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Sandusky Witches Walk main event October 17, with a Little Witches Walk October 24
Downtown Sandusky and Jackson Street Pier · October 17, 2026
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Lake Erie Fall Brawl runs October 17 through November 29
Lake Erie · October 17, 2026 – November 29, 2026
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Getting Around Cedar Point, Sandusky Bay, and the Lake Erie Islands
A quick orientation to the marina area and the islands a short cruise away.