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Monday, August 06, 2012  An Ohio man is dead after he disappeared in rough water in Benzie County.

Tuesday, May 08, 2012  26 year-old Deshawn Jermaine Stanton has been charged with Open Murder in the death of this wife, Stephanie Lynne Stanton.

Monday, May 07, 2012  Emergency crews were called to the home on Cinder Road in Homestead Township early Sunday morning.

Thursday, May 03, 2012  The Benzie County Sheriff's Office should release more information in the coming days on what led up to a Corrections Officer being placed on administrative leave.

Wednesday, January 04, 2012  Federal Court records in Grand Rapids show the settlement with Benzie County officials was reached Tuesday with the family of a man who hanged himself in a jail cell.

Monday, December 12, 2011  Benzie County awaiting extradition of Torey Denman

Wednesday, November 23, 2011  Update: Investigators say 17 year old Christopher Luedtke was shot multiple times

Wednesday, June 22, 2011  With more cuts looming, Sheriff Rory Heckman says enough is enough. In fact, he won't be running for re-election because of lack of support he says he is getting from county commissioners.

Wednesday, June 01, 2011  UPDATE: Search continues for the driver of a vehicle involved in chase that ended at Crystal Mountain Resort.

Monday, May 23, 2011  The thieves cut a security cable and loaded the six carts onto a trailer.  The carts are valued at $30,000.

Friday, April 22, 2011  A Benzie County woman is in shock after she says a neighbor shot her dog.7&4's Kate Fox spoke with the pet owner who can't understand why this all happened.

Tuesday, January 04, 2011  The Benzie County Sheriff's Office first K-9 died at his handler's home.

Monday, November 29, 2010  A former Benzie County Corrections Deputy, accused of sexually assaulting a woman,  pleaded guilty to Aggravated Assault Monday.

Friday, September 17, 2010  Like many other counties in Northern Michigan most departments in Benzie County are preparing for massive budget cuts. In the midst of these budget issues, the county has decided to move forward with construction plans that aren’t sitting well with some city leaders.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010  Two people are arrested after an armed robbery at a business in Grand Traverse County.  Deputies credit the two young employees for helping solve the crime.