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Coldwater man sentenced to prison after teen girl gets pregnant
COLDWATER, MI — Acting Circuit Judge Kirk Kashian on Monday, Nov. 9, sentenced Israel Washington to 15 months to 15 years in prison after a 15-year-old girl became pregnant. The 21-year-old Coldwater man pleaded no contest to third-degree criminal sexual conduct and requested sentencing under the Holmes Youthful Training Act, which would have kept him off the sex offender registry and kept a conviction off his record. Public Defender John Vincent emphasized that Washington was a teenager at the time of the relationship.He noted that Washington is now employed and supporting his two children, including his newborn, who is currently hospitalized. Vincent warned of the lasting consequences of sex-offender registration. Washington told the court he regrets his past decisions and asked for the opportunity to show his positive changes. Chief Assistant Prosecutor Nora Geiger stated this was not a Romeo and Juliet situation, emphasizing that the girl was 12 when the relationship began. Child Protective Services became involved with the pregnant teen in 2024. According to the probable cause affidavit, the girl identified Washington as the father in a text message police found. DNA tests confirmed that Washington is the father. After taking over representation last week, Vincent continued to
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Coldwater seeks local solution to long-running odor complaints
COLDWATER, MI — After decades of complaints about industrial odors, the city council introduced a local regulation ordinance Monday night, Nov. 9. At its Sept. 28 meeting, the council asked the city attorney to draft a local law after complaints about odors from a rendering plant. Councilman Jim Knaack identified the Darling Ingredients rendering plant as the source of smell complaints during a joint city council and planning commission meeting on July 6 in a discussion of proposed ordinance changes. Attorney Amanda O’Boyle drafted the ordinance to give Coldwater a local system for investigating and enforcing nuisance odor complaints, instead of relying on Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy inspectors. Knaack said that by the time inspectors arrived, sometimes after days, from Kalamazoo or other offices, the odors had dissipated or changed. While not mentioning Darling Ingredients by name, council discussions in September and Monday night referred to odors from the rendering plant. Knaack said the plant manager said the odor “should not be an issue” and could be controlled, but the odor persisted. Odor complaints are infrequent and unpredictable. The council voted to introduce the ordinance after removing residential properties from enforcement. More discussion is expected at
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Wawaka Man Arrested For Alleged Intimidation
MILFORD – A Wawaka man has been arrested for alleged intimidation. Coby Mitchell Martin, 26, 179 E. Lakeview Drive, Wawaka, is charged with intimidation, a level 6 felony. On Sept. 26, a Milford Police Department deputy was dispatched to a residence in reference to a threat to life. Upon arrival, the deputy met with the victim, who stated Martin had been sending threatening text messages.
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The Hidden Indiana State Park Where You Can Relax By The Water All Day Long
Most people drive right past Indiana’s northeastern corner without a second thought, and that is honestly their loss. Pokagon State Park in Angola, Indiana is sitting up there quietly being spectacular, and it would really appreciate a little more recognition. Let’s talk about what’s actually waiting for you there....