As this year marks an exciting time for Port Clinton and Ottawa County, so to it is for the Greater Port Clinton Area Arts Council (GPAAC). With the summer season just around the corner, people will soon be making their way back to our area for the enjoyment brought by Lake Erie, the islands, boating, fishing, camping or otherwise simply the thought of getting away. With all the upcoming events planned around the Battle of Lake Erie bicentennial celebration, we may very well see the greatest influx of tourism in our lifetime.

Left to right: Laura Schlachter, President of Port Clinton Area Chamber; Lee Vivod, Chairman of Chamber Board; Kathy Mehl, Port Clinton City Council; Executive Chef Paul Matthews; Ottawa County Commissioner Steve Arndt; Mel Ayers, Owner; Geoffrey Pryka, Manager; Barbara Ayers, Owner; Ottawa County Commissioner Jim Sass; Ottawa County Commissioner JoEllen Regal; Shawne Everett, General Manager; Drew Surovjak, Portage Township Trustee;   Chuck Miller, Chamber Board Member; William Moore, Chamber Board Member; Sam Conte, Portage Township Trustee; John Coppeler, Chamber Board Member; and Larry Hartlaub, Ottawa County Auditor.

The Port Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Ciao Bella located at 3880 Harbor Light Landing on Tuesday, April 23.  Representatives from Ottawa County, Portage Township, and the Port Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce congratulated Ciao Bella on their grand opening and for their commitment to the community.

Redskin Golfer Jason Mueller announced today he will continue his education and golf career as a Timberwolf at Northwood College in Midland, Michigan. Mueller was a four-year letter winner at Port Clinton, team captain, SBC Honorable Mention 2010 and 2011,SBC Second Team 2012, Coach’s Award 2012,SBC All Academic Team 2012, Member of Back to Back SBC Championship Teams 2011 & 2012, Member of Sectional Championship Team 2012,Member of Ottawa County Championship Team 2012, Ottawa County First Team 2012,Lake Erie Junior Golf Association Participant. 

Mueller was also a two year letter winner in basketball, SBC All Academic Team 2012, Ohio High School Coaches Association Scholarship Society Award 2013 and Captain Award

The Immaculate Conception Parish Children’s Handbell Choir performed at last weekend’s Perry’s Victory quarter release at Put in Bay. The quarter is the 17th in the U.S. Mint’s America the Beautiful Quarters Program, which honors national parks or other national sites in each state, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories.