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 Canadian Lakes Sand Truck Crash On Saturday, December 27, 2008, the Mecosta County Sheriff's office was dispatch to an accident on White Pine Dr. near east Clubhouse Dr. in Canadian Lakes.
According to Scott Ruggles from the Sheriff's Office, Richard Johnson from Stanwood was driving his truck in the eastbound direction while laying sand on White Pine road.
Gasper Gelardi was driving west on White Pine Rd. when Scott Ruggles the driver of the sand truck collided with his...
Colfax Township Man Found Dead On Couch Colfax Township - On Wednesday, December 24th, Mecosta County Sheriff Deputies reported to a residence in Colfax Township, where a 27 year old man was found dead on a couch.
According to Sergeant Detective Casey Nemeth, an investigation led Sheriff's Detectives to believe that Alejo "Tony" Lynk from Big Rapids fell down a series of steps and this was the cause of his death.
After 27 year old Tony Lynk fell down the steps he then fell asleep on the couch...
Sheriff's Department Searches For Break In Suspect Wheatland Township - On Thrusday, December 18, 2008, Deputies from the Mecosta County Sheriff's Office, were called to investigate the breaking and entering of a residence on 30th Avenue.
The robbery suspect made off with presents from underneath the christmas tree, long rifles, and misc other items.
During the day and evening, several more break-ins were reported. According to Sargent Mike Mohr from the Mecosta County Sheriff's Office, the susspect would come to the door...
 The Jonathan Good Jail Escape Report By Jail Administrator Kevin Wood
MECOSTA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE JOHN W. SONNTAG, SHERIFF ROGER D. HARRISON, UNDERSHERIFFKEVIN WOOD, JAIL ADMINISTRATOR225 S. STEWART ST., BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307TELEPHONE: 231/592-0150 · FAX 231/796-5577
Date: 12-10-2008
Escape from the Mecosta County Jail
Cell De scri ption:
The maximum security cells consist of two 6 x12 foot individual cells within 1 housing unit. Each cell allows for 1 inmate to be housed in it. The cell consist of 1 metal bed attached to...
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Mecosta County Court News Reports For The Week Starting
Monday December 15, 2008
49th Circuit Court Of Mecosta County
Twenty Seven year old Robert John Lemson of Big Rapids was sentenced to 90 days in jail for interfering with electronic communications, he received zero days for a domestic violence charge. A habitual offender third offense notice was dismissed and Lemson was given the opportunity to serve six months on a tether in lieu of jail. He will pay $1247.11 in fines and serve 12 months probation.
Nineteen year old Richard Lee Scofield Jr. of Big Rapids pleaded guilty to possession with intent to deliver Marijuana, Scofield will be sentenced on February 2, 2009.
Forty one year old Donald Roy Dumond from Charlotte Michigan pleaded guilty to operating while intoxicated, this is a third offense for Dumond who will be sentenced on February 2, 2008. In an exchange for Donald Dumond's plea a charge of driving on a restricted license was dismissed.
Nineteen year old Lonnie Lashun Dilworth of Kentwood was in court pleading no contest to one charge of "Third Degree Home Invasion", Dilworth was accused of entering a home on Campus Dr. with out permission and committing an assault. One count of "Police Officer Resisting" and one count of "Fourth Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct" was dismissed in Dilworth's case. According to a court document a sentencing will be held for Lonnie Lashun Dilworth on February 2, 2009.
Twenty seven year old Dean Earl Vaughn of Big Rapids pleaded guilty to one charge of "Fourth Degree Police Officer Fleeing" and one charge of "Operating While Intoxicated" a second offense notice was dismissed and Vaughn will be sentenced on Febuary 2, 2009.
Thirty eight year old Joseph Norman Fisher from Six Lakes pleaded guilty to a third offense charge of "Operating While Intoxicated", Fisher was picked up by police over on 10th Avenue, he will be sentenced on February 9, 2009.
Barryton resident sixty five year old William Eugene Burgess pleaded guilty to a drinking and driving charge "OWI". in an exchange for Burgess's plea charges of "Driving on a Suspended License" were dismissed. He will be sentenced on February 2, 2009.
Forty three year old Bonnie Lee Ovenhouse from Rodney, also known as "Bonnie Lee Regis" and "Tammy James", pleaded guilty to a third offense charge of "Operating While Intoxicated". Charges of "Driving on a Suspended License" were dismissed for Ovenhouse and she will be sentenced on February 21, 2009.
Twenty eight year old Morley resident Justin Joseph Alvarez was sentenced to one year in jail for conspiring to deliver less than 50 grams of cocaine. Alvarez will also serve 36 months probation and have a suspended license for 12 months and pay $620.00 in fines.
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 Michigander Bike Tour Makes The Big Rapids Pass On Tuesday July 15th, Large and small packs of bicycle riders made their way thru the streets and trails of Big Rapids and the surrounding areas. These folks were part of the Michigander Bike Tour that comes by once a year. The Bike tour this year ran from Sunday, July 13 -...
 The Figure Eight Demolition Derby After arriving at the Mecosta County Fair and taking a few photos, I decided I would visit the Figure Eight Demolition Derby. This was an event hosted by a company called Unique Motor Sports. I entered the gate area to get into the show and was sticker shocked by the stern $10.00 fee...
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 Will there be a 2009 Cobo Auto Show this year? Automakers citing slow sales in metro Detroit were the first to announce pulling out of the Detroit Auto Show, but Suzuki, Mitsubishi, Ferrari, Land Rover and Rolls-Royce all followed shortly thereafter.
Much, of course, is blamed on the global economic turndown, but deteriorating...
 Christmas Tree Capers Kent County MI - On Wednesday, December 3, 2008 around 5:00 p.m. Kent County Sheriff Deputies were called out to investigate the theft of Salvation Army Angel Tree toys that had been stolon from the Ramada Inn at 3333 28th St. SE, Delta Imports at 6025 28th St, SE, and the Huntington...
 Kent County Man Runs Woman Over And Drives Off Kent County MI - On October 31, 2008, eighty two year old Marjori Hart was walking across 76th Ave. to get her mail when she was ran-over by 50 year old Larry Zehr while he was driving his 1977 Corvette west on 76th street.
Zehr did not stop at the scene of the...
 Two Howard City Murder Suspects Arraigned Howard City MI - On Monday, October 6, 2008 around 7:30 a.m. the Kent County Sheriff's Department was called to the 14000 block of Beardslee NE in Oakfield Township.
According to Public Information Officer Kevin Kelley Deputies arrived on the scene and discovered the bodies...
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LEADER OF “AK-47” BANK ROBBERY GANG SENTENCED 227 YRS
LEADER OF “AK-47” BANK ROBBERY GANG
SENTENCED TO 227 YEARS IN PRISON
11 Robberies Netted $750,000, Involved Shooting
of Detroit Officer and Bank Teller
Reported December 30, 2008
The leader of the “AK-47" armed bank robbery gang has been sentenced to 227 years...
FDA Warns Consumers About Tainted Weight Loss Pills
FDA Warns Consumers About Tainted Weight Loss PillsAgency seeks recall of products that pose serious health risks
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting consumers nationwide not to purchase or consume more than 25 different products marketed for weight loss because they...
53 year-old, PA convicted of Medicare Fraud A Miami physician’s assistant was sentenced today to 14 years in prison in connection with his role in a $119 million HIV-infusion Medicare fraud scheme. Thomas McKenzie trained 3 Benitez brothers to make clinic records appear legitimate, in addition to overseeing physicians...
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 Nestlé Recalls Frozen Stuffed Pepperoni Pizza Sandwich WASHINGTON, Aug. 21, 2008 - Nestlé Prepared Foods Company is recalling approximately 215,660 pounds of frozen stuffed pepperoni pizza sandwich products that may contain foreign materials, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today....
 Little Bay Baking and GFCFDiet brands of Corn Bread and Muffin Mix Recalled On May 2, 2008 Little bay Baking Company recalled all bags of corn bread and muffin mix sold before May 2, 2008.
The corn bread and muffin mix comes in 12.6 ounce white paper tin bag packs and is sold under the names Little Bay Baking and GFCFDiet.The product may contain undeclared soy. People...
 Recalled Packs Of Smore Stick Kits Recall Date April 16, 2008
The recalled packs of "Smorestick Kit" comes in clear plastic tubes with clear plastic packs of marshmallows, Graham crackers, and chocolate pieces.
The reason for the recall is because the packs do not contain a "contains milk" label in the ingredient tag on...
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 Massive floods caused by a coal-fired power plant in eastern Tennessee spilling nearly 5 ½ million cubic yards of fly ash (Note: Fly ash is part of the residue generated in the combustion of coal. Fly ash is generally captured from the chimneys of coal-fired power plants) , from the Tennessee Valley Authority retention pond. TVA, the country’s largest utility company supplies 8.8 million... |
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 Public Safety Weekend Blotter Snipits Officer Investigate Noise Complaints And Take Accident Reports These Blotters were taken from the files of the Big Rapids Department Of Public Safety, not all police logs are reported.Friday December 19, 2008
At 2:37 p.m. officers from the Big Rapids Department of Public Safety investigated a walk-in harassment complaint.
At 5:32 p.m. a 53...
 Big Rapids Public Safety Blotters For December 16th, 17th, And 18th Tuesday Wednesday And Thursday Blotter Father And Son Battle Roommates These Blotters were taken from the files of the Big Rapids Department Of Public Safety, not all calls are reported.Tuesday December 16, 2008
At 11:50 a.m. officers respond to a hit and run personal property damage accident in the 600 block of south State St.
At 1:43 p.m....
 Police Blotters For December 12th, 13th, 14th And 15th Big Rapids Department Of Public Safety Weekend Blotter For Fri, Sat, Sun, And Monday These Blotters were taken from the files of the Big Rapids Department Of Public Safety, not all calls are reported.Friday December 12, 2008
At 3:10 p.m. Officers respond to Linden and Ives where a 21 year old Livonia man was driving North on Ives he was hit in the side by a 21 year old Big...
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MECOSTA COUNTY NOVEMBER 4, 2008 GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS
NOVEMBER 4, 2008 GENERAL ELECTION CANDIDATESInformation Provided By The Mecosta County Clerk
President/Vice-President 4 Year Term – Vote for...
 Where To Vote In Mecosta County This information was provided by the Mecosta County Clerk
If you live in:
You can vote at:
Phone Number:
AETNA
Township Hall - 196 N. Cass Street, Morley, MI
(On the north end of Morley on US-131)
231-856-4480
AUSTIN
Township Hall - 14132 Pierce...
Mecosta County Election Results For August 5th 2008
MECOSTA COUNTY
AUGUST 5TH PRIMARY ELECTIONCOUNTY
Information Provided by the Mecosta County Clerks OfficeREGISTER OF DEEDS – VOTE FOR 1
CANDIDATE
PARTY
VOTES
Tony L. Case
Republican
945
Karen Hahn
Republican
2547
COUNTY ROAD...
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 Alexa Kay Zimmerman Makes Plea Agreement 49th Circuit Court Of Mecosta County Big Rapids - On Monday December 8, 2008, Eighteen year old Alexa Kay Zimmerman of Charlotte Michigan pleaded guilty to six counts of Breaking and Entering a Building and one amended count of Home Invasion.
In an exchange for...
 Man That Exposed Himself At The Big Rapids Wal-Marts Pleads Guilty Big Rapids Township - Around 1:00 p.m. on Saturday May 10, 2008 Mecosta County Sheriff Deputies were dispatched to the Big Rapids Wal-Mart where it was reported that a man walked up to a nine year old girl in the toy aisle and exposed himself. The child's father...
 Rodney Man Sentenced To 25 To 50 Years In Prison On Monday October 10, 2008 in Mecosta County's 49th Circuit Court in Big Rapids, Eugene Paul Cook of Rodney pleaded guilty to 2 charges of first degree criminal sexual conduct "person under 13", the charges stemmed from two separate case files where two...
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The Brown Bag One night from her bedroom window, Gabriell had noticed something shimmering. It appeared to be coming from the area of the creek. When she and Brandon investigated, they found that a large buckle on a brown bag caused the gleam. To their surprise, a mystery is solved with the contents of the...
Staremaster A few years ago when I was supposed to be walking for exercise, I happened to run into a buddy of mine who convinced me to come with him to the nearby coffee shop where we each ordered a cup of coffee and a donut. As we talked and sipped at our coffee, I had a full view of the street through...
Better Luck Next Time
by Allison Whitehead
"Right, turn left at the next corner," said Phil, leaning forwards and looking out of the windscreen at the junction ahead.
I glanced at him. "I thought you said right."
"No Jane, I said left."
I changed gear and slammed on the brakes as a pedestrian decided to try and...
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What Your Favorite Color May Be Saying About You This is an article discussing color and it´s effect on emotions. This article explores personality characteristics a person may have based on their favorite color choice.
How to Make Your Own Liquid Lip Gloss Are you tired of the chemicals and other unhealthy compounds found in your cosmetics? Here´s how to make your own soothing liquid gloss for lips using all natural ingredients.
The World's Most Horrifying Sounds What sounds are most horrible to your ears? When this question was asked to over a million people, here are their sometimes surprising responses.
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How to Do a Steam Facial Nothing can transform your skin and give you a youthful glow more quickly than a steam facial. If you need a quick way to refresh your skin before a special event such as a party, a steam facial can be an effective solution. Here’s how to do a steam facial at home:
How to do a steam facial:...
Fish Oils for Depression: Do They Work? It may surprise you to learn that depression is the leading cause of disability in women, and, overall, up to twenty percent of the population will experience the symptoms of depression at some point in their lifetime. Unfortunately, pre scri ption antidepressants, although effective, are...
Cheap Nail Salons: Could They Be Hurting Your Health? What hidden dangers lurk within the walls of cheap nail salons? Here´s how to protect yourself when you get your next manicure.
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