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Former Michigan judicial assistant pleads guilty to embezzling $60K from judge
(CBS DETROIT) - A Detroit man accused of stealing more than $60,000 from a Third Circuit Court judge has pleaded guilty.Steven Allen, 43, is charged with one count of embezzlement of $50,000 or more but less than $100,000 and one count of financial transaction device - stealing/retaining without consent. He was previously charged with four felonies.Allen is required to pay $64,651 in restitution and serve three years of probation.Officials say Allen allegedly embezzled money from the judge while working as a judicial assistant in the Third Circuit Court between 2018 and 2022. He allegedly obtained an ATM card and made withdrawals.The judge became aware of the money after being notified of delinquent taxes on a secondary property; however, Allen presented checks that looked like they were sent to pay the taxes. Sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 4.
International organization pushes for faster water quality tests in Michigan lakes
(CBS DETROIT) - The International Joint Commission, a collaboration between the United States and Canada, calls for more precise water testing in our lakes. Reports from the commission show that Michigan's water testing could be improved. "Sometimes, unfortunately, today's beach closure or advisory is based on yesterday's water quality problem," said Allison Voglesong Zejnati, public affairs specialist with the commission.The International Joint Commission reports that last year, about 200 of the 600 beaches in Michigan were monitored for bacteria. Much of that testing looks for indicators of contaminants rather than individual bacteria. The commission wants to see more precise testing...
Michigan’s Enhanced Licenses Allow Easy Travel To Canada, But There’s One Catch
When I moved to Michigan, I knew there would be a time when I'd need to make a trip to, or through Canada. The proximity of the "Great White North" and our watery borders is just too close. Not to mention, if we want to get to New England in a timely manner, but don't want to fly, we have to cross through the Ontario Peninsula.
Eight-time winner takes lead in Michigan PGA Professional Championship
BENTON HARBOR – Record eight-time champion Scott Hebert, 55 years-young and four years removed from heart surgery, shot a 4-under 67 Tuesday and had the lead with one round remaining in the 103rd Michigan PGA Professional Championship at Harbor Shores Resort. The Michigan Golf Hall of Fame member who...
Michigan DoorDash Driver’s Car Stolen While Dropping Off Order
I've always thought it would be fun to make some extra cash as an Uber Eats or DoorDash driver. I imagined cruising around, listening to my favorite music and podcasts, and dropping off food along the way. I never considered the possibility that someone might steal my car during a...
Students return for first day of school across Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, MI – Students of all ages made their way back to Jackson County schools Wednesday morning for the first day of the 2024-25 school year. At Grass Lake High School, Superintendent Nick Angel greeted a group of seniors celebrating their “last first day” at sunrise on Aug. 21, in the school’s parking lot.
Mysterious collective makes light-hearted fun of Lansing
Lansing has a new group of pranksters causing light-hearted fun and mischief. . So far, the collective Stupid - Lansing has added fangs to a bridge known for trapping trucks and encouraged Lanstronauts to create silly odes to the city. A well-known bridge on Pennsylvania Avenue is infamous for its shorter-than-typical...
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