Roger LaPointe

6 days ago | portclintonnewsherald.com | Roger LaPointe

Deb Nofzinger, a Sandusky County Park District naturalist, meets a lot of people who are interested in birding, but feel anxious over how to start. “A lot of people are intimidated by going birding because they don’t know how to identify the birds, don’t know what they sound like," Nofzinger said. "Technology can help."As many people do, she recommends a mobile app for your phone such as e-Bird, available at eBird.org.

1 week ago | thenews-messenger.com | Roger LaPointe

LINDSEY – While the Bird Bistro at the Creek Bend Farm Park is very popular during the Biggest Week in American Birding, excitement is brewing for the new bridge that crosses Muddy Creek and connects the wilder side of the park. “We’re the most popular site in Sandusky County for the Biggest Week in American Birding,” said Deb Nofzinger, program supervisor for the Sandusky County Park District. “If you want to see a blue-headed vireo, this is where to look.

1 week ago | thenews-messenger.com | Roger LaPointe

FREMONT – Free Comic Book Day continues to grow as the hobby pulls in all demographic groups, including girls and young women. “Today is the Free Comic Book Day where we give out free comics, created specially for this day,” said Chris Rupp, owner of Rupp’s Comics in Fremont. “It’s mainly about getting people out to check out comic books and what makes it so much fun, and to get people to read.

1 week ago | portclintonnewsherald.com | Roger LaPointe

FREMONT – Free Comic Book Day continues to grow as the hobby pulls in all demographic groups, including girls and young women. “Today is the Free Comic Book Day where we give out free comics, created specially for this day,” said Chris Rupp, owner of Rupp’s Comics in Fremont. “It’s mainly about getting people out to check out comic books and what makes it so much fun, and to get people to read.

1 week ago | thenews-messenger.com | Roger LaPointe

Along with the hum of the treadmills, the staff at the newest Planet Fitness cut the ribbon for their grand opening April 30. The Planet Fitness chain of fitness clubs continues to grow. “At Planet Fitness, what we are known for is our judgment-free zone. We don’t cater to powerlifters of bodybuilders. What we focus on is general fitness," Regional Manager Mike Rosey said.