By Ray Macgrotty, Record City AFTER thirty years in business it’s pretty hard to accept that Record City is now closing up shop. About 12 months ago we were advised that City Arcade had been sold and that plans were being made to redevelop. Thankfully the new owners allowed us to stay on for a while until the plans were finalised. We gave some thought to relocating but after such a lengthy time in the one spot, it was decided that it was just too hard to move and start all over again. As of the 31 December, Record City…
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HOMICIDE Squad detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a Hastings man in Frankston on Friday 11 December (‘Intruder killed chasing woman’, The Times 14/12/15). Police were told a woman disturbed a burglar at her house in Cassia Grove, Frankston, about 1.30pm. It is alleged the burglar assaulted the woman and, when her neighbour came to her aid, there was an altercation. The 44-year-old man died at the scene. The 33-year-old woman was taken to The Alfred hospital with head injuries. The 42-year-old neighbour assisted police with their investigation after the incident and was released pending further…
FRANKSTON Uniting Church, High St, was a hive of activity, Thursday, as volunteers worked frantically to pack hampers for the Frankston Community Appeal. Their role in Operation Larder, coordinated by Community Support Frankston, was to provide 325 hampers to Frankston families experiencing hardship this Christmas. And they did it. “The Frankston appeal, in its 25th year, relies on the generosity of local businesses, individuals and other groups that provide cash and in-kind donations to keep up with requests for assistance,” Community Support manager Steve Phillips said. “It is also made possible by the significant volunteer effort that goes into making…
A NEW, higher front counter at Frankston police station helped thwart a stabbing attack by a 16-year-old girl last week. She allegedly lunged at an officer with a large knife after a short conversation at 8.20pm, Monday (14 December), but did not make contact. Senior Sergeant Stephen Burt said the girl, of Narre Warren, was disarmed and taken into custody without injury to anyone. She was remanded in custody and will undergo psychiatric assessment before appearing at Frankston Children’s Court at a later date. “The police members involved responded well to a very dangerous situation with the welfare of the…
PREMIER Daniel Andrews visited Seaford on Friday bearing a Christmas gift for charity Mums Supporting Families in Need. The Premier announced a $10,000 grant from the Premier’s Charitable Fund for the volunteer-run organisation that collects quality second hand cots, prams, food, toys and clothing to disadvantaged families. Mr Andrews, who visited the group’s Seaford warehouse with Carrum Labor MP Sonya Kilkenny and Frankston Labor MP Paul Edbrooke, said he was “humbled” by the dedication and work carried out by Mums Supporting Families in Need volunteers. “This group does wonderful work providing quality second-hand essentials for kids to families in crisis,”…