BALDWIN – Two men are in custody after being arrested last Wednesday in a series of thefts from unlocked cars that number in the dozens. The Lake County Sheriff’s Department believes the pair committed thefts from between 20 to 30 automobiles in and around the village of Baldwin and stole mostly electronics. LCSD officials also [...]
LAKE COUNTY – After the Aug. 7 primary election, the campaigns of many candidates ended when they failed to qualify for the November general election ballot. For three candidates who appeared to lose on election night, the journey to elected office has not ended. Richard Runnels, Kathleen Van Donkelaar and Frank Smith all are seeking [...]
While it may seem crazy to start thinking about the Christmas season when fall hasn’t officially started, preparations are already underway to decorate downtown Baldwin for the arrival of Santa Claus and the annual Christmas parade. The yearly Christmas celebration is put on by the Baldwin Area Arts and Action Council (BAAAC). BAAAC is a [...]
BALDWIN – Two males are in custody after being arrested Wednesday in a series of thefts from unlocked cars that number in the dozens. The Lake County Sheriff’s Department believes the pair committed thefts from between 20 to 30 automobiles in and around the village of Baldwin and stole mostly electronics. LCSD officials also believe [...]
Baldwin teens help in home rehab program LAKE COUNTY – For most teenagers, summer vacation involves sleeping in, going to the beach and forgetting you have any responsibility until school time rolls around in the fall. But for five Lake County teens, their summer has consisted of pulling deeds, paperwork and all the other aspects [...]
LAKE COUNTY – Two Lake County teens will serve one year in jail for their roles in a March burglary in Pleasant Plains Township. James Dean Woodworth of Idlewild and Christopher Dominque Jacobs of Baldwin, both 17, pled guilty to one count of second degree home invasion charges in Lake County’s 51st Circuit Court in [...]
BALDWIN – After a summer’s long process, Baldwin Elementary School finally has it’s next principal. Lisa Neumann, a 24-year veteran in education, has been named principal of Baldwin Elementary. She officially began on the job on Aug. 6. Neumann spent the last six years of her educational career as a principal in the West Ottawa [...]
CHASE TOWNSHIP – After years of being in the background and being a self-described “mechanic,” Ida DeHaas is finally ready for her turn in the spotlight. DeHaas, a four decade-plus veteran of Democratic politics will challenge incumbent state Rep. Jon Bumstead, R-Newaygo, for the 100th district seat in the Michigan House of Representatives. DeHaas ran [...]
Hilts, Cooper win primaries, 9-1-1 and Dial-A-Ride renewed LAKE COUNTY – Voters all around Lake County went to the polls Tuesday to cast ballots in Michigan’s primary election. Most races in the partisan section of the county-wide ballot were uncontested and the most talked about and high profile issues were the Yates Township Dial-A-Ride and [...]
BALDWIN – Everybody in Baldwin and Lake County knows about Jones Homemade Ice Cream Parlor. With your help, the shop can become known statewide.