Sandusky Municipal Court to get new judge

Two candidates on ballot to replace O'Brien

SANDUSKY — There will be a new face behind the bench in Sandusky Municipal Court starting next year for the first time in 30 years with Judge Erich J. O’Brien retiring.

From left to right, Michael Kaufman, Robert Ritzier

Elected in 1995, O’Brien was re-elected every four years five times. He survived every challenge and many describe him as fair, affable…