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4 go to hospital after noxious gas released in Michigan Meijer store
(CBS DETROIT) - Four people went to the hospital after someone allegedly put a plastic bottle that dispersed chemicals into the air inside a Meijer store in Michigan. Authorities are still searching for the suspect.At 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Fruitport Township police and fire responded to the Meijer store at 5300 Harvey St. after receiving a report of an "unknown noxious gas" spreading through the store.When they arrived, they found a small gaseous cloud in the center of the store that smelled like chlorine. Authorities secured the scene, and further investigation revealed that a small plastic bottle that was placed in...
‘Our sweet, sweet boy:’ Family overwhelmed by teen’s loss in crash
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – Sawyer Schipper encouraged his friends and other teens to be themselves – not what others thought they should be. “Be yourself,” he wrote in a journal. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we...
Salvation Army needs volunteers for charitable drive this holiday season
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — It may be the beginning of fall, but a local charity wants to know if they can count on your help this holiday season. The Salvation Army in Kent County will open applications on Monday, Sept. 30 for their Christmas charitable drive. The program helps...
Police Dog Finds Lost Kid in Michigan Corn Maze
It's that time of year when families are visiting their local corn maze. One family lost track of their child but thanks to a police dog the kid has been found. Every fall the corn maze craze begins all across Michigan. You can find a corn maze or two in almost every county in the Great Lakes state.
Michigan teen charged for fake bomb threat to cruise ship
(CBS DETROIT) - A 19-year-old from Michigan has been indicted in connection to a bomb hoax involving a Carnival cruise ship earlier this year, officials said. Joshua Darrell Lowe II of Bailey, Michigan, was charged with making a false bomb threat and faces up to five years in prison. He will also have to pay restitution for the expenses associated with the threat, according to the United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Michigan.In January 2024, Lowe allegedly emailed Carnival Cruise Lines, saying, "Hey, I think someone might have a bomb on your sunrise...
Ottawa County approves new budget — after removing $900K health department grant
OTTAWA COUNTY — Ottawa County’s budget for 2025 was approved Tuesday, Sept. 24, but not without a last-minute change. Prior to voting on the budget resolution Tuesday, commissioners had a spirited debate about a grant included in the health department’s budget. After 45 minutes of discussion, a recess and another 10 minutes of discussion, the board voted to remove the $900,000 grant. ...
Man accused of assaulting woman in Port Sheldon was just released from prison in January
PORT SHELDON TWP. — A Muskegon man accused of hitting a woman's car, following her and assaulting her in a parking lot on Sept. 8 in Port Sheldon Township has two previous convictions for similar assaults dating back to the 1980s, according to reporting from WOOD TV-8. Greg Joseph DuJardine, 60, was arraigned Friday, Sept 20, in 58th District Court before Judge Bradley Knoll on charges of second-degree criminal sexual conduct causing injury and as a fourth offense...
Ottawa County gardens to bring comfort to those grieving
HUDSONVILLE, Mich. — A pavilion outside Covenant Community Church on Baldwin Street was filled on Monday night – filled with people, with the music from a two-man string band, and filled with hope. Covenant’s property is home to an organization called Starlight Ministries. It’s a group that offers...
Ottawa Co. Board of Commissioners forms committee to replace John Gibbs
OTTAWA COUNTY, Mich. — The Ottawa County Board of Commissioners is moving forward with a plan to hire a new county administrator after the board fired administrator John Gibbs in February. John Gibbs previously ran for Congress and lost to Democrat Hillary Scholten. He then took over the county...
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