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Inmate punches corrections officer then falsely reports sexual assault, police say
WEXFORD COUNTY, MI – An inmate is accused of punching a corrections officer and then falsely reporting that the officer sexually assaulted him, officials said. Michael James English, 34, of Kalkaska, is charged with multiple crimes related to the incident, including false report of a felony and assaulting a corrections officer, according to a news release from the Michigan State Police.
57th annual Buckley Old Engine Show underway with new exhibit
WEXFORD COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The 57th annual Buckley Old Engine Show is gaining a lot of attention with a newly-added exhibit. The committee was looking for more ways to involve kids and came up with the Buckley Old Fashion Soda Fountain. The permanent exhibit is a 1950s soda fountain,...
Today in history: Who's afraid of Y2K?
Addie Sullivan, George Beaver and Helen Beaver were arraigned before Recorder E.J. Millington here today on charges of assaulting an officer. The origin was a free-for-all fight on the streets of Manton shortly before midnight Aug. 9 when Deputy Sheriff James Truman was badly battered. It is alleged that Albert Beaver and some others were participants in the fracas. The three gave bonds of $500 each a few days ago after the preliminary hearing. Today the prosecutor moved to dismiss the first complaint and warrant and then the principals were held under new warrants for Saturday, Aug. 22, at 9 a.m., when they demanded an examination on the new charge.
Wexford Co. Sheriff's Office looking for 2 armed robbery suspects
MESICK — Police are looking for two individuals they believe committed an armed robbery in the Mesick area late Wednesday afternoon. The Wexford County Sheriff’s Office said at 5 p.m., deputies were dispatched to investigate an armed robbery on Trail 37 near West Mesick Avenue and South Eugene Street in Mesick. The armed robbery was alleged to have occurred at 4:50 p.m. Wednesday, according to police.
Kalkaska man charged with falsely accusing correction officer of sexual assault
WEXFORD COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- A Kalkaska man has been charged for falsely accusing a correction officer of sexually assaulting him, according to Michigan State Police. On June 19, troopers were contacted to investigate the alleged sexual assault of an inmate at the Wexford County Jail. Michael English, 34, alleged...
High E. coli levels prompt another warning to avoid water at Kenwood Beach
CADILLAC — For the second time this summer, District Health Department No. 10 has issued a warning to avoid water contact at Kenwood Beach due to high levels of E. coli. On Thursday, the health department was notified that Wexford County had collected bacterial samples from Kenwood Park that showed elevated E. coli levels.
Manton man charged with possession of meth, drunken driving
CADILLAC — A 42-year-old Manton man faced multiple felony offenses, including one methamphetamine-related offense during his arraignment in Wexford County’s district court. Bret Adam Franklin was charged with one count of possession of methamphetamine, second or subsequent offense, and one count of operating a motor vehicle third offense...
Wexford Co. inmate makes false claim of sexual assault
CADILLAC — A Wexford County inmate who alleged a sexual assault by a corrections officer is now facing multiple charges, including assault-related offenses and making a false report in two separate cases. Michael James English, 34, of Kalkaska, was recently charged with one count of false report of a...
STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT WEXFORD COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS DECEDENT'S ESTATE CASE NO.
STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT WEXFORD COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS DECEDENT'S ESTATE CASE NO. AND JUDGE 24-1502-DE HON. EDWARD D. VAN ALST Court address: 437 E. Division St., Cadillac, MI 49601 Court telephone no.: 231-779-9510 Estate of David Freas, deceased. Date of birth: 01/16/1964. Notice to creditors: The decedent, David Freas, died 05/20/2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Rebecca Freas, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 437 E. Division St., Cadillac, MI 49601 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Dated: 08/13/2024 Marisa R. Copes (P-84741), 233 W. Broad Street, Chesaning, MI 48616, 989-845-4333 Rebecca Freas, 16940 S. Oakley Road, Lot 5, Chesaning, MI 48616, 989-817-3561 August 15.
See the past in motion at Buckley Old Engine Show, slated for Aug. 15-18
BUCKLEY — The Buckley Old Engine Show is an opportunity to experience what life looked, smelled and sounded like “back in the day.”. For nearly 60 years, the festival has drawn thousands of people and hundreds of antique tractors to northern Wexford County. This year’s event is scheduled...
STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT WEXFORD COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS DECEDENT'S ESTATE CASE NO.
STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT WEXFORD COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS DECEDENT'S ESTATE CASE NO. AND JUDGE 2024-1510-DE HON. EDWARD D. VAN ALST Court address: 437 E. Division Street, Cadillac, Michigan 49601 Court telephone no.: (231) 779-9510 Estate of Donald Frances Hein, deceased. Date of birth: July 8, 1961. Notice to creditors: The decedent, Donald Frances Hein, died February 3, 2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Sara A. Thomas, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 437 E. Division Street, Cadillac, Michigan 49601 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Dated: August 14, 2024 Raven Law Office, PLLC - Mara Raven Spence (P57349), 100 E. Chapin Street, Suite C, Cadillac, Michigan 49601, (231) 444-6477 Sara A. Thomas, 46649 Beau Jardin Drive, Macomb, Michigan 48044, (810) 300-9367 August 14.
Jury convicts Cadillac man of CSC
CADILLAC — A Cadillac man is awaiting sentencing after a Wexford County circuit court jury convicted him of two criminal sexual conduct offenses during a one-day trial. Matthew Paul Scheanwald was found guilty by a jury of his peers to second-degree CSC, person under 13, defendant 17 or older, and second-degree CSC, relationship, for his connection with an incident on or between the dates of Sept. 18, 2017 and July 1, 2023 in Selma Township. The jury also found him not guilty of fourth-degree child abuse. At sentencing, he faces up to 15 years in prison.
Acquitted Michigan kidnap plotters fail in bids for elected office
They were unlikely candidates. William Null and Eric Molitor, formerly charged and later found not guilty of assisting in a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, lost their bids for elected office during the primary election Tuesday. Incumbent Wexford County Sheriff Trent Taylor claimed 83% of the vote, beating...
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