For 16 Michigan Counties, there is a new sheriff in town.
Newly elected sheriffs take office this week, and one of those 16 is Ted Schendel, in Benzie County.
He took over for a retiring Rory Heckman yesterday, and already feels the weight of the position.
Schendel spent 30 years with the Fort Lauderdale Police Department, before returning to his childhood home in Benzie County, where he has been running the Marine and Snowmobile Divisions at the Department.
Heckman told Schendel that he would be a perfect candidate for Sheriff and the people agreed, voting him into office in the November Election.
It is a position riddled with budget shortfalls, but he comes with a commitment to his County.
"My challenge and what I campaigned on, was to ensure that they have a safe environment, not only for their own families and children, but to all the people that come to Benzie County that we rely on for our income," Schendel said.
This is not Shendel's first dabble in politics.
In fact, in 2010 he ran for Congress, losing to Bill Huizenga in the Republican Primary.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:31 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:31:33 GMT
A domestic assault complaint led deputies to nearly 1,000 illegal marijuana plants. Antrim county deputies found 30 plants outside the home in Alden. When they went in the home, there were plenty more
A domestic assault complaint led deputies to nearly 1,000 illegal marijuana plants. Antrim county deputies found 30 plants outside the home in Alden. When they went in the home, there were plenty more
Monday, May 20 2013 5:11 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:11:17 GMT
A former middle school teacher is accused of several crimes involving teenage girls. John Howell was arrested earlier this year. He was a teacher in Sault Ste. Marie before resigning. Police say
A former middle school teacher is accused of several crimes involving teenage girls. John Howell was arrested earlier this year. He was a teacher in Sault Ste. Marie before resigning. Police say
Monday, May 20 2013 6:55 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:55:13 GMT
Tara Felisky-Syler died when she was thrown from a car as it rolled over in Isabella County just two weeks before her high school graduation. The deadly accident happened on Weidman Road near Lincoln
Tara Felisky-Syler died when she was thrown from a car as it rolled over in Isabella County just two weeks before her high school graduation. The deadly accident happened on Weidman Road near Lincoln
Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:18 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:18:15 GMT
The storms we saw today around northern Michigan pale in comparison to those felt over the last 2 days across the midwest and central plains. Storms ripped through 5 states yesterday and into today,
We've just learned that the death toll has risen to 51 as a result from the Oklahoma tornadoes today.
At least 7 of those reported deaths are children.
The death toll is expected to rise.
Stay tuned for continuing coverage on this story.
We've just learned that the death toll has risen to 51 as a result from the Oklahoma tornadoes today.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:30 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:30:12 GMT
The Mason County Sheriffs Department is reaching out to a forensic anthropologist to help to determine if bones recently found are from a human or an animal. The bones were found on Friday near Chauvez
The Mason County Sheriffs Department is reaching out to a forensic anthropologist to help to determine if bones recently found are from a human or an animal.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:30 AM EDT2013-05-21 10:30:09 GMT
9&10 News will be closely watching power outages throughout our viewing area from the early morning hours into the afternoon and evening. Right now the power outages have been limited to only a few counties. Consumers
9&10 News will be closely watching power outages throughout our viewing area from the early morning hours into the afternoon and evening.
Monday, May 20 2013 11:18 AM EDT2013-05-20 15:18:13 GMT
An Ada, Michigan man recieved serious injuries during a motorcyle accident when he collided with another car turning into a driveway. The incident was earlier today in Newayago County in Croton Township.
An Ada, Michigan man recieved serious injuries during a motorcyle accident when he collided with another car turning into a driveway. The incident was earlier today in Newayago County in Croton Township.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:49 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:49:06 GMT
Some victims of the Boardman River dam breach in Grand Traverse county are suing. Property owners along the Boardman River in East Bay Township filed suit on Friday. It names the settlement agreement
Some victims of the Boardman River dam breach in Grand Traverse county are suing. Property owners along the Boardman River in East Bay Township filed suit on Friday. It names the settlement agreement
Tuesday, May 21 2013 1:34 PM EDT2013-05-21 17:34:04 GMT
Dozens are dead and the search for survivors continues today after a massive tornado ripped apart Moore, Oklahoma on Monday. It hit homes, businesses, two schools and a hospital. The twister had winds
Dozens are dead and the search for survivors continues today after a massive tornado ripped apart Moore, Oklahoma on Monday. It hit homes, businesses, two schools and a hospital. The twister had winds
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