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'''Sandusky''' ({{IPAc-en|s|æ|n|ˈ|d|ʌ|s|k|i}} {{respell|san|DUSS|kee}}) is a city in and the [[county seat]] of [[Erie County, Ohio]], United States.<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|access-date=2011-06-07|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> Situated alongon the southern shore of [[Lake Erie]], Sandusky is located roughly midway between [[Toledo, Ohio|Toledo]] ({{convert|45|mi}} west) and [[Cleveland]] ({{convert|50|mi}} east). According to [[2020 United States Census 2020census|2020 census]], the city had a population of 25,095,<ref name="Census 2020">{{cite web| url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US3970380| title=Census - Geography Profile: Sandusky city, Ohio| publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]| access-date=March 31, 2022}}</ref> and the [[Sandusky metropolitan area]] had 115,986 residents.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=0500000US39043|title=Census - Geography Profile: Erie County, Ohio|website=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=2022-03-31}}</ref>
 
Sandusky was established in the early 19th century and developed as a [[port]] city at the head of [[Sandusky Bay]]. It is home to [[Cedar Point]], one of the most popular [[amusement park]]s in the world, as well as [[water park]]s including [[Cedar Point Shores]], [[Castaway Bay (Sandusky, Ohio)|Castaway Bay]], [[Great Wolf Resorts|Great Wolf Lodge]], and [[Kalahari Resorts|Kalahari]]. The headquarters of [[Cedar Fair Entertainment Company]] were located in the city until it merged with [[Six Flags]], who retains some administrative offices in Sandusky.
Sandusky is home to the [[Cedar Fair Entertainment Company]], which owns large amounts of property in Sandusky. These properties include [[Cedar Point]], Cedar Fair's flagship park and one of the most popular [[amusement park]]s in the world, as well as [[Cedar Point Shores]] waterpark, adjacent to Cedar Point itself.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Cedar Point Shores Waterpark {{!}} Ohio's Lake Erie Shores & Islands|url=https://www.shoresandislands.com/things-to-do/cedar-point-shores-waterpark?id=11157|access-date=2021-05-26|website=www.shoresandislands.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cedarpoint.com/play/rides-coasters|title=Roller Coasters {{!}} Adrenaline Rush Activities {{!}} Cedar Point|website=www.cedarpoint.com|language=en|access-date=2017-09-13}}</ref>
 
In 2011, Sandusky was ranked first by ''[[Forbes]]'' magazine as the "Best Place to Live Cheaply" in the United States due to its high median family income of $64,000 compared to its relatively low cost of living.<ref name="forbes">{{cite news| url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/danielfisher/2011/08/10/best-places-to-live-cheaply-2/ | title=Best Places To Live Cheaply | work=Forbes | first=Daniel | last=Fisher | date=2011-08-10}}</ref> The [[National Arbor Day Foundation]] has designated Sandusky as a [[Tree City USA]].
 
==Etymology==
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As the 20th century progressed, the economy of Sandusky came to focus mainly on tourism and fishing. Since the late 20th century, Battery Park Marina was developed on the original site of the MR&LE Railroad after restructuring of the industry reduced traffic on the line. The tracks that ran through downtown Sandusky have since been removed. Most of the downtown industrial area is also being redeveloped for other purposes, including mainly [[marina]] dockage.
 
The [[National Arbor Day Foundation]] has designated Sandusky as a [[Tree City USA]].
 
==Geography==
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===Radio===
There are 14 local radio stations serving the Sandusky/Vacationland market. Music stations include [[WCPZ]] {{Frequency|102.7|FM}} ([[Adult contemporary music|hot AC]]), [[WMJK]] {{Frequency|100.9|FM}} ([[country music|country]]), [[WOHF]] {{Frequency|92.1|FM}} ([[classic hits]]), [[WFRO-FM]] {{Frequency|99.1|FM}} ([[Adult contemporary music|AC]]), and [[WLEC]] {{Frequency|1450|AM}}/{{Frequency|93.5|FM}} ([[oldies]]/[[Sports radio|sports]]/[[full service radio|full service]]), all owned by BAS Broadcasting, based in nearby [[Fremont, Ohio|Fremont]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.basohio.com |title=BAS Broadcasting - Your Ohio Radio Stations |website=Basohio.com |access-date=2017-02-27}}</ref> [[WKFM]] {{Frequency|96.1|FM}} (country), [[WLKR-FM]] 95.3 ([[Adult album alternative]]) and [[WLKR (AM)|WLKR]] {{Frequency|1510|AM}}/{{Frequency|92.9|FM}} (classic hits) are all owned by [[Elyria-Lorain Broadcasting Co.]], another nearby locally based company.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://elbc.northcoastnow.com |title=Elyria-Lorain Broadcasting Company |website=Elbc.northcoastnow.com |access-date=2017-02-27}}</ref> Also in the market are [[WNZN]] {{Frequency|89.1|FM}} ([[urban gospel]]) and [[WGGN (FM)|WGGN]] {{Frequency|97.7|FM}} ([[Contemporary Christian music|Contemporary Christian]] - sister station of the aforementioned WGGN-TV).
 
[[Ideastream|Ideastream Public Media]] operates [[Kent State University]]-owned WNRK {{Frequency|90.7|FM}} which serves as the region's [[NPR]] affiliate as a [[repeater]] of [[WKSU]] in Kent.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jackson |first=Tom |date=March 31, 2022 |title=Public radio offerings change on local radio dials |url=https://sanduskyregister.com/news/378668/public-radio-offerings-change-on-local-radio-dials/ |access-date=April 19, 2022 |website=sanduskyregister.com |language=en}}</ref>
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