Voter registrations surge ahead in Michigan counties
Michigan voter registrations rose ahead of the November election with Ottawa County reporting 197 717 active voters and Allegan County noting 84 830 registered. Officials cited busy drives at Grand Valley State University and a spike among young voters after the Parkland shooting, part of a broad national deadline surge.
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Family sues over GVSU murder case in federal suit
The mother of Rosemarie Reilly, a Grand Valley State University nursing student, sues Ottawa County, several police officers and the father of her ex boyfriend in federal court. Reilly was shot by Jeremy Kelley on Nov 6, 2016 after a protective order failed to stop his stalking and threats. The complaint says GVSU Police and Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office did not arrest Kelley despite violations and a domestic violence warrant. Reilly had endured prior threats and injuries including a broken nose and facial bruising.
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No Vacancy: Economy Inn license revoked in Holland
Holland's Economy Inn at 409 U.S. 31 faces eviction of 40 occupants after the city council revoked its business license for three code violations in six months under a 2016 ordinance. Owner Hemant Patel plans to lease to new management to regain the license, while instructing tenants to seek housing at city hall.
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Popejoy murder trial hinges on premeditation
In Ottawa County, Wendell Earl Popejoy faces trial for the December 2017 killing of neighbor Sheila Bonge. Prosecutors argue premeditation after Popejoy shot Bonge, transported her body, and burned her clothing. defense calls the act spur of the moment.
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