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Judge Ickes misconduct hearing centers on 'Blazing Saddles' quote incident

1 week ago | portclintonnewsherald.com | Roger LaPointe

ELYRIA - During the last day of witness testimony Friday, the state homed in on the "Blazing Saddles" incident that resulted in Judge John Ickes’ recusal from a case, which was the result of his own behavior. Hearings are now complete for Ickes with the Ohio Supreme Court’s Board of Professional Conduct. It started May 19 and continued on May 21, 22 and 30.
New Catawba Island park features show-stopping limestone cliff

1 week ago | portclintonnewsherald.com | Roger LaPointe

CATAWBA ISLAND - The newest park in Ottawa County is 17 acres of land on Catawba Island with a unique limestone cliff called the Davenport Memorial Woodlands. “Several components of the property make it unique,” Park District of Ottawa County Executive Director Jannah Wilson said. “The show-stopping feature is a cliff. A limestone cliff runs the length of the whole property.
Pa. angler gets bucket list fish of a lifetime over his birthday holiday weekend in Erie

1 week ago | portclintonnewsherald.com | Brian Whipkey

Brian WhipkeyPennsylvania Outdoors ColumnistScott Bielanin caught a 53.5-inch, 42-pound muskie in Lake Erie. With injuries suffered during the catch, the fish was kept and will be mounted. While a trophy, Bielanin expressed mixed emotions about keeping the "unicorn fish."Lake Erie presented a Pennsylvania angler with a belated birthday bucket-list fish of a lifetime in Erie.
Judge Ickes defends himself as misconduct board gets exasperated

2 weeks ago | portclintonnewsherald.com | Roger LaPointe

ELYRIA ― Members of the Ohio Supreme Court’s Board of Professional Conduct appeared exasperated when Sandusky County Common Pleas Judge Jon Ickes was on the witness stand for more than three hours May 21. “It wasn’t bad stuff. It was humor and jokes,” Ickes said, summing up the office atmosphere that brought him in front of the board. “Why didn’t I shut it all down? “I regret it because I regret that it came to all of this. I regret that I didn’t identify it sooner.
Pregnant employee alleges harassment, 'throuple' proposition from Judge Ickes

2 weeks ago | portclintonnewsherald.com | Roger LaPointe

ELYRIA – A tearful primary witness talked about her fear of losing her job and health care when she went on the stand against Sandusky County Common Pleas Judge Jon Ickes. Ickes is now in hearings with the Ohio Supreme Court’s Board of Professional Conduct, which started May 19, and are scheduled to last at least until May 21. He faces six counts against him, with 239 allegations, primarily from April 2024, which includes claims of a general atmosphere of unprofessional conduct.
Ohio Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 Midday winning numbers for May 19, 2025

2 weeks ago | portclintonnewsherald.com | Jordan Kellogg

The Ohio Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at May 19, 2025, results for each game:PowerballPowerball drawings are held Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m.13-14-37-50-60, Powerball: 11, Power Play: 2Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here. Pick 3Drawings are held daily, seven days a week, at 12:29 p.m. and 7:29 p.m., except Saturday evening. Midday: 6-1-1Evening: 1-6-7Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Ohio State, West Virginia men's basketball to meet again in Cleveland this season

3 weeks ago | portclintonnewsherald.com | Adam Jardy

Ohio State and West Virginia will play at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland for the second time in three years. The Buckeyes and Mountaineers previously played in Cleveland in 2019 and 2023. Ohio State's non-conference schedule also includes games against Pitt, North Carolina, and likely Notre Dame. For the second time in three years, Ohio State will face West Virginia in Cleveland.
Browns schedule release 2025 | Cleveland to face Minnesota Vikings in London in Week 5

3 weeks ago | portclintonnewsherald.com | Chris Easterling

The Browns haven't played a game in London in eight years. Their first trip back is going to have a familiar feel. The NFL announced Tuesday morning, May 13, exactly who Cleveland will play when it travels overseas to play at London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. It'll be the Minnesota Vikings — the same team the Browns played the last time they went to England. The Browns also know when the game will be played: Sunday, Oct. 5.
Beginning your Biggest Week in American Birding

4 weeks 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.
New York Yankees at A's odds, picks and predictions

1 month ago | portclintonnewsherald.com | Corey Scott

The New York Yankees (21-16) and the A's (20-18) open a 3-game set Friday. First pitch from Sutter Health Park in Sacramento is scheduled for 10:05 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Yankees vs. A's odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets. Season series: First meeting; Yankees won 5-2 last yearThe Yankees are coming off a 2-1 series win vs.