Christmas in July
In difficult times some people look out for themselves. However, Susanna Mantis, owner of "Z's All Things Good" in Stanwood, has taken on the harsh economic climate as her call to arms to help provide for those hit hardest by the recession. Full Story
Driver narrowly misses skater
Stanwood Police responded to the following calls July 17 - 24: • On July 17, a 19-yearold Stanwood man drove onto the skate deck in the 9600 block of 276th Street NW where some skaters were riding their skateboards. He narrowly missed one of the skaters. He was referred for reckless driving and criminal trespass. Full Story
From Stanwood to Panama with fresh water
Some do-gooders are bringing a float to the Stanwood Camano Fair Parade Saturday. A physician at Stanwood's Everett Clinic, Dr. Joy Fackenthall has been to Panama annually for six years, to diagnose ailments and dispense medicines for the poor indigenous children of Bocas del Toro. Full Story
Hohf gets 15 years for shooting man
Russell Hohf of Stanwood, was sentenced to 15 and a quarter years in prison Thursday. Hohf, 51, was convicted of first-degree assault in Snohomish County Superior Court earlier this month. He shot Kevin Perrin, of Stanwood, in the face with a small caliber pistol on Oct. 14, 2007, when Perrin confronted Hohf over a dispute concerning Perrin's family. Full Story
Accident snarls traffic, no injuries
A three-car pile up that occurred at 5 a.m. on the Mark Clark Bridge tied up traffic for morning commuters Wednesday. According to North County Fire/EMS spokesman Christian Davis there were no injuries and no one had to be transported by aid car. Full Story
Local author releases second novel
Author Carol Schmidt tries to weave realism into her novels. She pulled on both her childhood experiences and research to create a fantasy as real as any has the right to seem in "My Dakota Boys," as well as her first book, "Dakota Breezes. Full Story
Local boys compete at lacrosse nationals
Three local lacrosse players joined Team Washi ngton at the U.S. Lacrosse National Championships for under 15 held July 8 to 10 in Baltimore, Maryland. Frank Medlicott, 15, of Stanwood, Connor Merritt, 15, of Stanwood, and Griffin Van Baush, 14, of Anacortes, play on the Stanwood lacrosse team. Full Story
North County Regional Fire Authority postpones levy
North County Regional Fire Authority Board of Commissioners voted to postpone its EMS levy renewal until 2010. Commissioners changed their minds about asking voters to renew an emergency medical services (EMS) levy this fall, citing economic concerns. Full Story
