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Rose Lake Youth Camp faces land lease violation issue
LEROY — Rose Lake Youth Camp in LeRoy has been providing summer outdoor experiences for the youth of Osceola, Mecosta and Lake counties for over 75 years. That may now be in jeopardy. The board of directors of Rose Lake Youth Camp were recently informed they may be in...
45-mile long trail named 'The Dragon' nearly completed
NEWAYGO COUNTY, Mich. — Five years after groundbreaking, a massive trail that spans two West Michigan counties will be completed in September. Called Michigan's Dragon at Hardy Dam, the nonmotorized trail meanders around Hardy Pond behind the Hardy Dam—and from an aerial view, the map resembles a dragon, leading to its name.
Man considered armed, dangerous after allegedly shooting at stepfather
MECOSTA COUNTY, MI – Sheriff’s deputies have asked the public’s help finding a man who allegedly fired a handgun at his stepfather. Allen David Kuhn, 18, is considered armed and dangerous, Mecosta County sheriff’s deputies said. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
Search for armed suspect in Deerfield Township, Mecosta Co.
Late Wednesday night, Aug. 14, deputies from the Mecosta County Sheriff’s Office and MSP troopers were dispatched to 137th Avenue, just south of 1 Mile Road in Deerfield Township, for a report of shots fired. During the investigation, they learned that the suspect, Allen David Kuhn, used a handgun to fire at his step-father. Deputies and troopers searched the area but could not find Kuhn. He is considered to be armed and dangerous, and he currently has felony warrants out for his arrest. Kuhn is a white male, 6 ft., 140 lbs., with brown curly hair and hazel eyes. He was last seen wearing black pants and a black shirt. The Sheriff’s Office is asking you to report any tips about Kuhn’s location. Please do not confront him – call 911. You can also call the Mecosta County Sheriff’s Office at 231-592-0150 for additional information.
Federal judge upholds ruling for Gotion to move forward with battery plant
The Green Charter Township Board of Trustees must honor its development agreement with Gotion Inc. while the lawsuit is pending, a federal judge reiterated again on Wednesday. The judge upheld a lower court ruling issued earlier this year. ”We greatly appreciate the court’s continued affirmation of our position and are eager to collaborate with the township to move this vital project forward,” said Chuck Thelen, vice president of Gotion Inc. – North American Manufacturing. “The project will create more than 2,300 great-paying jobs to the families of this region.” The development agreement outlines a list of conditions and obligations that both Gotion Inc. and Green Charter Township must meet during the process of constructing and maintaining Gotion’s proposed battery components facility.
Eight arrested following search warrant in Millbrook Township Thursday
On Thursday, August 15, the Mecosta County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at an address in Millbrook Township. The search warrant was obtained in relation to a reported felonious assault with a handgun. The incident was reported to detectives and through interviews and follow ups, the Sheriff's Office was able to establish that the suspect was a wanted felon that was absconding from parole.
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