🌱 How Port Clinton’s $15 million sewer fix changes life by the lake
Port Clinton, Ohio Patch AM: a 4 min readCoffee in hand, Port Clinton? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Port Clinton’s $15 million sewer fix changes life by the lake
- See why Tin Goose Diner just landed on a Midwest best-of list
- What a Port Clinton fabricator says about getting paid fairly
Also on today's calendar: Thur June 11, Ala Carte After Hours, Port Clinton....
Today's riddle: Why does my coffee taste like dirt? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Sunshine and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 59 degrees.
- Wednesday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 75, low: 61.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 82 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• EPA and Ohio EPA to Terminate Settlement after Port Clinton, Ohio, Completed Required Wastewater Upgrades (epa.gov) — Port Clinton has completed decades of wastewater upgrades, leading federal and state environmental regulators to end a long‑running Clean Water Act settlement with the city. After investing more than $15 million, the community has sharply reduced combined sewer overflows, which means cleaner water, safer Lake Erie beaches, and more flexibility to plan future growth around the wastewater treatment plant. 
• The 12 Best Classic Diners in the Midwest (midwestliving.com) — Port Clinton’s Tin Goose Diner gets national attention as one of the Midwest’s standout classic diners, thanks to its restored 1951 stainless-steel railcar and aviation-themed menu. Attached to the Liberty Aviation Museum, it serves hearty breakfasts and burgers among vintage aircraft, with proceeds helping support the nonprofit museum along Lake Erie’s shore.
• How fabricators estimate jobs and ensure profitability (specialtyfabricsreview.com) — A Port Clinton business owner, Russ Griffin of Northcoast Marine Specialties, shares practical advice on getting 50% deposits up front to keep custom fabrication jobs profitable. The article walks through how shops can calculate labor, overhead, and materials, use contracts and software tools, and avoid underbidding that can quietly sink small operations.
📸 Around Port Clinton
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Corvettes at the Museum Car Show, June 6th, 2026 →
Liberty Aviation Museum, 3515 E State Rd, Port Clinton
9:00 am
Saturday June 6
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Other local events
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Thur June 11, Ala Carte After Hours, Port Clinton... →
Ala Carte After Hours, 221 Madison St, Port Clinton
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Hello McFly LIVE at The Bait House River Bar in... →
Bait House, 121 E Perry St, Port Clinton
7:30 pm
Thursday June 11
Thursday June 18
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Public Hearing - Clyde City Council →
Clyde, OH Calendar, Municipal Building 222 N. Main Street, 2nd Fl Council Chambers, Clyde
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Clyde City Council Meeting →
Clyde, OH Calendar, Municipal Building 222 N. Main Street, 2nd Fl Council Chambers, Clyde
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Summer Skies Over Sandusky (Ages 8 & up)
Sandusky City Schools Sidney Frohman Planetarium, Behind High School, 2130 Hayes Ave
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Planning Commission →
Clyde, OH Calendar, Municipal Building 222 N. Main Street, 2nd Fl Conference Room, Clyde
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LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
Fremont City Fremont, OH 43420 -
Guided Hike with Mia *National Trails Day!* →
Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, 14000 State Rte 2, Oak Harbor
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Fishing's Future: Introduction to Fishing (Ages 10-12) →
Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, 14000 State Rte 2, Oak Harbor
10:00 am -
Artillery Weekend
Perry's Victory & International Peace National Park PO Box 549, Put In Bay, OH 43456
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Sandusky Improv Showcase Round Two →
The Emporium at West Market Street, 314 W Market St, Sandusky
6:30 pm
Tuesday June 2
Thursday June 4
Friday June 5
Saturday June 6
Sunday June 7
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Cedar Point posted a job opening for Night Auditor in PORT CLINTON. Apply here.
- Kohl's Corp. posted a job opening for Part-Time Beauty Advisor - Sephora in Sandusky. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Port Clinton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Sandusky
- Sandusky man charged in deadly shooting: I-Team (fox8.com)
- Man Is Banned For Life From Cedar Park For Eating Chicken Nuggets While Riding A Roller Coaster! (1045wjjk.com)
- The ‘walk of shame': Why some plus-size fans avoid Cedar Point (cleveland.com)
Fremont
- Kalib Henry storms to Fremont win (tjslideways.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It was just ground this morning (Thank you Robin C. for sending it in!)
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