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Member of violent online child pornography network pleads guilty to sexually exploiting a child
GRAND RAPIDS, MICH — U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Mark Totten announced on July 18 that Richard Anthony Reyna Densmore, 47, of Kaleva, known by his online alias “Rabid,” pleaded guilty to sexually exploiting a child, they shared in a press release. Sexual exploitation of a child carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years and a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison.
Prepare to paddle
You may have seen the headline that two men perished on a canoe trip earlier this year in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA). Although many people associate the BWCA with walleye and lake trout fishing on remote lakes, there’s more to it than that. Rivers, elevation changes, exposed rock and waterfalls are all part of the wilderness appeal. Four men in two canoes were fishing above Curtain Falls – a Class V whitewater feature – when one of the boats drifted past the point of no return and capsized. One man was swept over the falls. The two men in the other tandem canoe attempted a rescue of the third man still above the falls and also capsized. In all, two men died and the survivors suffered a broken hip and broken leg, respectively. Asked what they could have done differently, one of the survivors – who had been wilderness tripping for 17 years – told the Minneapolis Star-Tribune that none of the four were wearing life jackets and that may have made a difference.
Honoring migrant farmworker graduates and their families
High school graduations typically celebrate the students. But a special ceremony held by Northwest Education Services (NES) at Creekside School in the Grand Traverse Commons on June 21 honored not just local migrant farmworker graduates but also their hardworking families. Four of the 11 students honored were able to attend—the...
Opioid Funds Could Expand Quick Response Team Countywide, Support Drug Programs
Grand Traverse County commissioners will vote Wednesday to spend over a half million dollars in opioid settlement funds on three local projects, including expanding the Traverse City Police Department’s Quick Response Team to serve clients countywide, enhancing the local Drug Court, and creating a syringe disposal program for the homeless encampment at the Pines. The projects represent the first major disbursals from the county’s opioid settlement funds, which total $1.3 million to date and are expected to reach several million dollars more in the coming years.
Boyne Thunder Poker Run roars through Northern Michigan waters
CHARLEVOIX — Powerboats raced through Northern Michigan waters on Saturday, July 13 during the annual Boyne Thunder Poker Run. The unique boating event features high-performance boats cutting through the waters of Lake Charlevoix and Lake Michigan on a 150-mile journey that starts in Boyne City and travels through Charlevoix, Elk Rapids, Northport, Bay Harbor and Harbor Springs.
Library of Congress Honors Libraries in Maryland and Michigan for Outstanding Service to Readers with Disabilities
The Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled in Baltimore received the 2024 Regional Library of the Year Award, while the Larry Gorton Talking Book Library at the Traverse Area District Library in Traverse City, Michigan, received the Sub-regional Library/Advisory and Outreach Center of the Year Award. Both...
Grand Traverse County church to host blood drive
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The Archangel Gabriel Orthodox Church is partnering with the Versiti Blood Center of Michigan to host a blood drive next week. The church, which is located on 7111 US 31 North in Williamsburg, will host a blood drive on Thursday, July 25, from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
5 Things To Do Around Traverse City With Kids
Heading up north for a mini weekend vacation? Here are 5 can’t miss attractions around the Traverse City area to do with kids. Make sure to make your reservation at Crystal Mountain Resort for even more fun!. Book your stay at the stunning Crystal Mountain Resort for a great...
North Manitou Light Keepers host annual rally and Crib cruise
The North Manitou Light Keepers (NMLK) will host their annual Lightkeeper Rally and Crib Cruise in Leland on July 18. These unique, elegant, and fun events invite people to connect and rally around ongoing efforts to restore and appreciate the North Manitou Shoal Light (the offshore lighthouse known as the “Crib”). “These events are a fun highlight we look forward to each year,” said NMLK President Daniel Oginsky.
Organizations partner to help wheelchair-bound dog find a forever home
TRAVERSE CITY — It’s been 34 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed. “Historically, people have been put away when they had a disability. So it’s important to get people out and honor their individuality and their contributions to our community,” said Demarie Jones of the Disability Network. Disability Network Northern Michigan works to empower those with disabilities to success, and Disability Pride Month in July helps shed light on the continued efforts since then. This year, a furry friend in a wheelchair named Quinn is helping raise awareness in the Traverse City area.
Safety presentation on human trafficking in rural communities
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) -- Human trafficking is a concern impacting communities of all sizes and an upcoming event will be spreading a safety message to parents in Grand Traverse County. The Coalition to Combat Human Trafficking and the Michigan State Police Computer Crimes Unit will be hosting the...
Fairy Tale Home Could be Yours on Beautiful Torch Lake
This Norther Michigan house for sale certainly is unusual. And, if you have ever dreamed of having your forever fairy tale home, this has to be the one. Maybe you have thought of one day living your childhood dreams, this could be the magical journey you have always wanted. It's...
Clubs Achieve Valuable Certifications
Crystal Mountain in Thompsonville, Mich. became a Certified Autism Center after completing training from the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards. Kensington Golf & Country Club in Naples, Fla. has been designated as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary. Crystal Mountain in Thompsonville, Mich. and Kensington Golf & Country...
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