Mid-day crash injures Suttons Bay woman

Another crash on S West Bay Shore Drive was reported Tuesday afternoon.  Leelanau County Sheriff's Office investigated the crash which happened north of Crain Hill Road.  21 year-old Sawyer A. Hentschel of Traverse City was struck by a vehicle driven by Cheva S. Bahle, 49, as he turned left into a private drive.  The roads were clear and dry and weather was not a factor.

Bahle was transported to Munson Medical Center by Elmwood Rescue and Hentschel was uninjured.  Both drivers were wearing safety belts.  Hentschel was cited for making an unsafe turn.

Reminder for handgun registrations

Citizens planning on buying and registering handguns are reminded that the law was changed by Public Act 377 in December 2012.  Safety inspections are no longer required.  For further details of the changes in the law click on  http://www.michigan.gov/msp/0,1607,7-123-1591_3503_4654---,00.html.  This link will take you to the Michigan State Police website where you can learn more about the changes.