Tom Jackson

Jan 23, 2024 | bizcommunity.com | Lauren Hartzenberg |Tom Jackson

As we step into the new year, the prospect of expanding your business to a second location might be an enticing opportunity for growth. But it’s a decision you shouldn’t take lightly. Careful planning, critical analysis, and data-informed execution are essential to ensuring your new location’s success. Image by StockSnap from PixabayHere are six steps that will set you up for success:Evaluate your current business status.

Nov 22, 2023 | advertiser-tribune.com | Tom Jackson

Model railroad club announces holiday open housesSANDUSKY — The trains are about to come down the track again at the Eerie & Mad River Model Railroad Club. The longtime club’s holiday tradition returns early next month when the group hosts two open houses to show off its elaborate model train setup to the public. The two open houses, both on a Saturday, will be from noon to 4 p.m. at 1309 N. Depot St., in Sandusky, not far from the city’s Amtrak train station. • On Dec.

Nov 18, 2023 | advertiser-tribune.com | Tom Jackson

Algal bloom this year was bigger than expectedSANDUSKY — The 2023 harmful algal bloom in Lake Erie was more severe than expected, and it’s possible that climate change could be the reason, as the blooms are getting started earlier, a federal scientist says. Dr. Richard Stumpf, a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration oceanographer who has been studying Lake Erie’s harmful algal bloom for years, discussed this year’s bloom after a federal agency issued a final report.

Oct 19, 2023 | advertiser-tribune.com | Tom Jackson

Bill seeks to protect election workersSANDUSKY – State Sen. Theresa Gavarone, R-Bowling Green, announced Wednesday she’s introduced a bipartisan bill which aims to protect election workers from harassment. Gavarone and state Sen. Bill DeMora, D-Columbus, introduced Senate Bill 173. The bill prevents the residential and family information of election officials from being included in public records.

Aug 20, 2023 | norwalkreflector.com | Tom Jackson

Edison Birthplace Museum launches capital campaignMILAN — The Edison Birthplace Museum has launched a $100,000 capital improvements drive to expand the museum and create the Don Gfell Education Center. The new education center, expected to include hands-on activities and artifacts, is named after a longtime Milan civic booster who worked to aid the museum and to generate interest in Milan, the birthplace of famous inventor Thomas Alva Edison. Donald L. Gfell, 81, died in January 2023.