About Us
Building trust through transparent reporting and innovative tools for the Sandusky community
Our Purpose
Greater access to accurate and relevant information builds trust within the community and creates positive change. For the Sandusky Current, this comes through clear and transparent reporting. But that is just part of our story. We are an innovation-focused news platform that is continually developing tools and strategies to deliver better and faster access to information and an enhanced experience for our readers.
Editorial Approach
The Sandusky Current is a community-driven platform where much of our content comes from community members who write on topics they're passionate about. This creates richer coverage and amplifies diverse voices from across Sandusky.
Additionally, we take local government, school, and event reporting seriously. When there are two sides to a story (there usually are), we seek to provide a balance between the different viewpoints and provide sources for readers to do their own research.
Platform Features
News Coverage
Relevant local reporting that keeps everyone informed.
Current AI
Ask anything about local events, police reports, or city documents and get instant answers.
Live Scanner
Listen to the police, fire, and EMS scanner channels in and around Sandusky.
Police Incident Map
Interactive map with detailed incident reporting.
Marketplace
Buy and sell on a free and safe local platform.
Events Calendar
Bringing the community together around shared activities.
How It Works
All News Articles Are Free
We believe everyone deserves access to local news. That's why all our news coverage is completely free to read.
Premium Membership
$9.99/month- Hundreds of dollars in local business discounts
- Unlimited Current AI access
- Live scanner streaming
- Advanced incident map features
Everyone wins: Local businesses gain customers, subscribers save money, and everyone keeps free access to news.
Meet the Founder
Dustin Schwanger
Editor and Founder
I'm Dustin Schwanger, editor and founder of the Sandusky Current. My career has taken me through several worlds—I spent a decade in management consulting and worked in book and magazine publishing before that. Now, I'm channeling all of that experience into something I'm truly passionate about: creating a news platform for Sandusky that approaches our community with openness and curiosity.
I believe local journalism should spark genuine conversation and help us understand our city and each other better. That's what drives the Sandusky Current, and I'm excited to be on this journey with you.
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