FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23rd, 2026

A road closure next week in Huron County…

Route 13, between Alpha Road and Route 224, is closing on Tuesday for railroad crossing repairs.

This closure is by CSX Transportation as they perform maintenance work to refurbish the railroad crossing on Route 13.

A detour route will be posted.

The Sandusky Register’s in-school political debate series continued yesterday. 

The debate featured four Erie County candidates running for two separate offices, taking place at EHOVE Career Center in Milan.

Incumbent Republican county commissioner Steve Shoffner debated with Democratic challenger Mindy Kayl.

Also, incumbent Republican county auditor Rick Jeffrey faced off with Democratic challenger Paul Meisel.

Students fired away questions including those about affordable housing, transportation, good-paying year-round jobs, property tax increases, businesses and tax abatements.

A rarely seen animal has been sighted in Willard. 

The Norwalk Reflector says that The Ohio Division of Wildlife recently shared a photo of a badger that was seen at Willard Marsh Wildlife Area.

According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, badgers tend to go unnoticed in Ohio because of their secretive and nocturnal nature.

A Halloween event Saturday at Mad River Harley Davidson in Perkins Township will benefit an organization that helps dogs find homes. 

According to the Sandusky Register, Jokers & Jack-O-Lanterns will take place from 10 to 4, helping out with the group, Rescue Me Pawsome Style.

The event will include a poker run, costume contest and an adoptable dog meet and greet.

The Goodwill Industries ‘Drive to Victory’ Tour comes to a close tonight at the Edison at Huron football game.

The donation drive puts local high school football opponents up against each other the week of their matchup in a Goodwill donation drive.

The winning school each week takes home a scholarship from Goodwill.

SPORTS

-The Cleveland Cavaliers lost at Philadelphia last night in the Cavs season opener, 114-106.

-HS Football Week 10 action tonight: Monroeville vs. St. Paul (92.9), Norwalk vs. Clyde (95.3) and Edison at Huron (K96)

From the National Weather Service…

Today

Patchy fog this morning.

Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 39.

Saturday

Patchy fog early.

Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 70.