Allegan man pleads guilty to murder in toddler death
Joshua Martin, 30, of Allegan, pleaded guilty to second degree homicide and second degree child abuse in the May 9 2020 death of Kayden Blackmer while babysitting. He admitted slamming Kayden onto a bed, hitting a windowsill, and delaying medical care. He also pleaded guilty to a felony child abuse charge for failing to seek care for Kayden’s 10 month old sister Rosalee. Sentencing date pending.
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Allegan
Allegan County
Joshua Duane Martin
Kayden Blackmer
Martin
Kayden
Rosalee
Roberts Kengis
iCademy Global graduates 24 at Holland Civic Center
Twenty four students from iCademy Global celebrated high school graduation at the Holland Civic Center. Salutatorian Caleb Veenstra urged finish what you start while Isabel Geurink comforted peers about moving beyond high school and staying resilient.
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Academy Global
Holland Civic Center
Mitchell Boatman
Sentinel
Holland
iCademy Global
Virtual Charter School
Caleb Veenstra
Isabel Geurink
Mitchell Boat
Crash injures driver and snaps utility pole in Blendon
A 26 year old Allendale man was hospitalized after a two car crash at Port Sheldon Street and 72nd Avenue that snapped a utility pole and knocked down power lines. The other driver, a 39 year old Hudsonville man, failed to stop at a stop sign. The intersection remained closed for hours while lines were cleared. Also, a 59 year old Norton Shores woman crashed through a cemetery fence in Spring Lake Township striking 12 headstones and was hospitalized with non life threatening injuries. State Rep Bradley Slagh announced public constituent meetings in Holland and Zeeland with Sen Roger Victory attending. no appointments needed.
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Ottawa County Sheriff's Office
Port Sheldon Street
72Nd Avenue
Hudsonville
Spring Lake
Norton Shores
Spring Lake Township
State Road
North Fruitport Road
Holland
Bradley Slagh
Singh
R-Zeeland
Signatures Coffee & Espresso
Balsam Drive
Ste
City On A Hill Ministries
Pine St
Zeeland
BAM! Entertainment Center
16Th St
Roger Victory
Slagh
Lansing
House
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