SANDUSKY, Ohio — The Sandusky State Theatre is entering a new phase of its restoration, more than five years after it was severely damaged in a windstorm .

In a press release, the theatre said phase one of the restoration involves the enclosure of the rear of the building to protect it from the elements while work on the interior is underway. This phase is a permanent construction, and is expected to take approximately 12 to 16 weeks to complete. Construction will be completed by JG Johnson Construction Company, which is based in Cleveland.

The phase is funded in its entirety through a cost-sharing agreement between the theatre and Old Republic Surety Company, the theatre said. An estimate for the cost of the entire project is in mediation. Meanwhile, the theatre said the board had put

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