David R. Bush, PhD., Heidelberg University, Tiffin, will present a program at 7 p.m. July 16 at the Ida Rupp Public Library covering his archeological work at the Johnson’s Island Confederate Prison and Cemetery.
Bush began his archeological study of the Johnson’s Island site in 1989. Professor Bush’s research has yielded many significant finds on the Island, including the location of Fort Hill, Fort Johnson (the prison stockade) and the dock area. Excavations and “digs” have been used to study several of the sinks (latrines), the powder magazine for Fort Hill, a prison well and portions of two prison blocks.

President Barack Obama made two unannounced stops in Ottawa County Thursday during the first day of his “Betting on America” bus tour.
Valerie Winterfield was at Kozy Corners with her kids on Thursday when Secret Service agents announced the President’s plan to stop there for lunch. She said they searched the restaurant and the diners and brought a dog through to sweep the place. Then in walked the President.
“He sat down and ate lunch right next to us,” she said. “He was really down to earth. Almost to the point where you didn’t realize it was the President.”
According to Winterfield, nobody talked politics but instead Obama patiently made his way to everyone in the restaurant, shaking hands, posing for pictures and asking the locals how the summer was going. He even shared his pie with Winterfield’s 8-year-old son, Mason.

The First Annual Marblehead Summerfest will include a full schedule of activities. The fun-filled event will take place in James Park, Marblehead, and will begin Friday, July 6 and end on Sunday, July 8.

D&R Shows will bring in 10-14 amusement rides. There will be rides for everyone including kiddie rides and high thrill rides. They will also bring a midway of games and prizes.

Bar-B-Que Traveler will prepare chicken and ribs at the shelter house. Carry-out will be available. Other foods will include summertime favorites such as: brats and sauerkraut, hot dogs, pierogi, French fries, nachos, funnel cakes, fried cheese, cotton candy, hand-dipped corndogs, taffy and more.

The newly formed Port Clinton Area Democratic Club will be holding its meetings at 5:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of every month at club headquarters, 432 Fremont Road, Port Clinton.
The club’s goal is to have guest speaker programs, instructional workshops, recruit and support of candidates representing the Port Clinton area and surrounding townships, encourage and foster youth involvement as well as additional programs as the club grows.

Marblehead is having a community garage sale Saturday, July 14th. Organizers are looking for village and township residents to participate in the sale. Residents will be displaying their treasures in front of participating shops on Main Street.
For details and registration, stop by the Jodie McCallum Gallery at 724 W. Main St., Village Clothing Company 122 W. Main St.or PC Antiques, 215 W. Main St.
This garage sale is being advertised locally and regionally — Cleveland, Columbus and Toledo — so a large crowd of enthusiastic shoppers is anticipated.
The deadline to reserve a spot is Monday, July 9.