Ionia considers private detention center at Deerfield site
IONIA officials weigh a $35 million private federal immigration detention facility proposed for the former Deerfield Correctional Facility. ICA, already running a similar center in Virginia, says the site would bring jobs and economic benefits. Council members warn about morality and collateral damage as they decide future steps.
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Ionia — Immigration Centers of America
Deerfield
Federal
Ionia
ICA
Virginia
Michigan bill would prohibit minors from vaping
A new Michigan House bill would ban minors from using e-cigarettes and other nicotine products. Currently federal law bars sales to minors, but Michigan lacks laws prohibiting possession. House Bill 4017, introduced by Rep. Sue Aller, would make underage use a misdemeanor.
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Michigan
Sue Aller
R-Wolverine
Vaping crackdown outlines penalties for youth purchases
The text notes penalties for students aged 18 to purchase or possess vaping products including a $50 fine, 16 hours of community service, and enrollment in a health promotion program. It warns that repeat offenses increase community service to 32 hours for a second offense and 48 hours for a third, as vaping becomes more prevalent.
Former foster parent given 90 years for molesting boys
William John Easterling a 53 year old former foster parent from Robinson Township was sentenced by U S District Judge Paul Maloney to 90 years in prison on three counts of exploitation and attempts involving minors plus a 10 year term for child pornography with sentences running consecutively and the pornography sentence concurrent. Victim impact statements were heard as the judge noted the defendant blamed others in a lengthy court ramble.
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Kalamazoo
Robinson Township
William John Easterling
Easterling
U.S
Paul Maloney
Maloney
Kalamazoo Federal Court
Trial set for Holland-area native accused of killing wife and trooper
Justin Walters a Holland Township native faces trial for the 2017 deaths of his wife Nichole Walters and New York State Trooper Joel Davis after an incident at a Theresa New York home his attorney cites mental disease or defect seeking a bench trial Walters a U S Army staff sergeant with two Afghanistan tours was stationed at Fort Drum at the time and previously had a troubled record including 1999 offenses in Ottawa County detailed reports note his PTSD and prior misconduct
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Holland-area
Jefferson County
N.Y
Holland Township
Justin Walters
Nichole Walters
Theresa
New York
Joel Davis
Walters
Davis
U.S. Army
Afghanistan
Fort Drum
Wwnytv-7
Ottawa County
Macatawa Bay Middle School
Wwny-Tv
Army
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