Lake Effect
Port Clinton's Burning Snowman
What began a decade ago as a small end-of-winter gathering has morphed into a massive business-boosting bash that raises thousands of dollars for local charities and culminates with the burning of a 30-foot "snowman" on the shores of Lake Erie. For some businesses, the last Saturday in February is the busiest day of the year.
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Port Clinton's Burning Snowman
Photo Credit: James Proffitt
Meet Your Host James Proffitt
James Proffitt moved north from Cincinnati to Marblehead in 2007 and says he’d never leave the lake. After nearly a decade as a Gannett reporter/photographer he’s now a freelance writer and the Lake Erie contributor for Detroit Public Television’s website, greatlakesnow.org. He writes about all things Lake Erie including conservation, recreation, wildlife, art and current events. His verse and fiction have appeared in numerous university and literary journals over the years. He looks forward to meeting new people and exploring their affinity for the lake through proximity, labor or simple love.
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