Shelby man who accosted 2 girls for sex faces jail term, deportation. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 30-year-old Shelby man pleaded “no contest” in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Dec. 14, to two counts of accosting a child for immoral purposes. Adan Rivera-Rodriguez faces a jail term of up eight months and deportation to Mexico. Rivera-Rodriguez was driving a…
Pentwater man faces jail for stealing hemp plants. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 26-year-old Pentwater man faces a jail term of up to three months after pleading “no contest” in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Dec. 14, to larceny $1,000-$20,000 for stealing 21 hemp plants last September in Otto Township. Shawn Ronald Alvesteffer will also be ordered to pay…
78th District Court arraignments. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Corydon James Smith, 32, of 393 Elm St., Shelby, was arrested by the Michgian State Police (MSP) for a felony of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder and a misdemeanor of assault and battery.…
State tackles tainted drinking water problem in Rothbury. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. ROTHBURY — PFAS contamination in private drinking water wells was found in the Greenlawn Mobile Home Court Park, at 2725 E. Forrest St., and more homes and businesses will be sampled in the surrounding area, according to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) —…
Gene Kokx receives Master Farmer Award. The Land is series telling the stories about local agriculture. It is a presentation of Peterson Farms, Inc., www.petersonfarmsinc.com. HART — Gene Kokx of Eugene Kokx and Sons Farms has been named recipient of the 2020 Master Farmer Award by the Michigan Vegetable Council. Watch video here This award is presented annually to an…
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