Final site plans for a large apartment complex project on the old Hamburg Elementary site will be presented at a meeting this week.
The Hamburg Township Planning Commission will meet Wednesday to review the final site plan for The Crossings and Lakeland Trail. The project calls for a 208-unit apartment complex to be located on the old elementary school site, consisting of five parcels totaling just over 16 acres. The apartment complex will consist of residential structures and units, a community club house with offices, a gym, a community recreational room and pool. The township says there will be three community park areas - one that will feature a recreational field and play structure, another to be used as a pet walking area and a third consisting of trails around proposed detention basins. The project is proposing over 400 new trees and many new shrubs, strategically located fencing, a bike maintenance station, multiple bike racks and benches.
The Planning Commission meeting starts at 7pm this Wednesday, December 21st in the board room of the township hall off Merrill Road. A link to view the notice and drawings is available through the link below (JK)
Meeting Will Consider Final Plan For Old Hamburg Elementary SiteMeeting Will Consider Final Plan For Old Hamburg Elementary Site
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Gretchen Voyle Among Retiring Employees Honored By County BoardGretchen Voyle Among Retiring Employees Honored By County Board
A local woman who has been educating Livingston County and surrounding communities about everything from plants to bugs will be retiring after a 29-year career.
Livingston Countyâs Consumer Horticulture Educator Gretchen Voyle works out of the MSU Extension Office in Howell. She was among those recognized during Monday nightâs Livingston County Board of Commissioners meeting. Voyle began her employment as a 4H program assistant, but her role shifted away from 4H due to the emerging Gypsy Moth issue affecting the county. There were lots of jokes and laughs as outgoing Commissioner Steve Williams presented Voyle with a certificate. She was actually his bus driver and Williams used to bail and load hay for her in his younger years.
Voyle is said to have been a practical and colorful voice of reason for a multitude of home horticulture and pest management questions. A certificate noted that her work with the master gardener program has resulted in thousands of trained volunteers contributing millions of dollars of volunteer time to the county, including at the East Complex garden. Voyle told WHMI sheâll miss helping people the most, saying she made a lot of friends and found a lot of good in the community and is glad she settled here almost 50 years ago. She says itâs also funny seeing how things have changed and how interest has shifted over the years. She noted a gypsy moth suppression program that took care of a pest doing a lot of damage as well as extensive education on the invasive Emerald Ash Borer. Voyle says there was also instrumental work done with the âdonât guessâ soil tests, which were good in getting people to reduce fertilizer use while learning things to do for a better garden. Voyle estimates she fields between 5,000 and 6,000 phone calls each year, and says sheâs talked to a lot of nice people over the years. Although no solid plans for anything in retirement, she will be continuing some popular newspaper columns.
Longtime commissioners who will be departing in the new year were also recognized during Mondayâs meeting. Commissioner Carol Griffith presented the majority of the honors and said it was with great gratitude and admiration the board recognized the contributions made by Williams and Ron Vanhouten to the county during their 12 years of service. It was stated that leadership doesnât come with a designation and both have been an inspiration.
She says Williams offered an ethical dimension thatâs essential in making an organization strong by focusing on solutions, as well as a notable passion for good public policy and ethical government. As a longtime supporter of 4H and county extension activities, Griffith says Williams is well known throughout the agricultural community but also worked within the private, public and educational sectors and has consistently been involved in charitable endeavors. She says his vision, fairness and understanding have been crucial qualities when it comes to serving residents and his untiring service and loyalty will be long remembered.
VanHouten has chaired various committees and Griffith said he holds an immense knowledge of history in the county. She said he embodies what it means to be a true public servant, noting VanHoutenâs pleasant demeanor and willingness to help answer any questions.
Register of Deeds Sally Reynolds is retiring and was commended for her outstanding service to residents throughout the past 40 years. Reynolds started her career with the county in 1976 as a nutrition aide, before transferring to the Register of Deeds office in 1979 as a clerk/typist where she worked her way up over the years. Griffith said her dedication to the position has been a great asset.
Three 4-H Key Club award winners were honored and annual updates were provided by leaders from the Livingston County MSU Extension office as well as Ann Arbor Spark and the Economic Development Council of Livingston County. (JM)
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Snowmobiler Rescued After Falling Through Ice On Highland Lake Snowmobiler Rescued After Falling Through Ice On Highland Lake
A Highland Township man had to be rescued after his snowmobile went through the ice on a local lake. Deputies from the Oakland County Sheriffâs Office Dive Team and the Highland Township Fire Department responded to Highland Lake for a male who fell into the water while snowmobiling on the lake. The incident happened around 6:30pm Saturday night. The fire department says the patient had been with family members and while riding across the lake, the ice failed causing the individual to become submerged in the water. The manâs family members and neighbors were able to remove him from the water prior to the arrival of firefighters and showed classic signs of hypothermia. Members of the Dive team, who were on duty, responded to that location until it was confirmed that the male was actually out of the water. The victim, identified as a 52-year-old Highland Township man, was transported by Star EMS to Huron Valley Hospital where he was treated and released. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources was notified regarding the removal of the snowmobile from the lake. Meanwhile, the fire department cautions that although there has been a significant stretch of frigid weather, there will be areas in the ice that have not completely frozen. It was noted that if the patient did not have family with him, there would have been a significantly different outcome. (JM)
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Pinckney Football Coach Resigns UnexpectedlyPinckney Football Coach Resigns Unexpectedly
Pinckney football coach Jakob Gailitis announced Monday night he has resigned.
Gailitis, who led the Pirates to a pair of playoff berths in his five seasons, said in a statement on the football teamâs Facebook page he leaves âwith mixed emotions. Gailitis took over the Pirates program in 2012, and the next season he led the team to its first playoff win in school history. The Pirates repeated the feat in the 2016 season.
Gailitis taught chemistry at Pinckney High School through the end of the 2015-16 school year. He currently teaches at Williamston High School. (TR)
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Trial Opens For Suspect In Attempted Car Break-In And Police Chase Trial Opens For Suspect In Attempted Car Break-In And Police Chase
A Lansing man who authorities say attempted to break into a car in Genoa Township before fleeing from police is on trial.
20-year-old Moses Lingua was one of three suspects arrested in the August 3rd incident in which police said they tried to break into a car near the 2800 block of Ontario Court in Genoa Township. State Police from the Brighton Post were dispatched to the call and attempted to stop a vehicle leaving the scene. The suspects refused to pull over and fled, with a chase ensuing through downtown Howell and then down D-19. When the vehicle attempted to enter westbound I-96, the trooper used a maneuver that caused the suspect vehicle to spin out of control into a ditch and rollover. The vehicle, which was reported stolen by the Lansing Police Department, was driven by Lingua, with 19-year-old Malachi Irving and 18-year-old Laron Wilcox as passengers.
Linguaâs trial commenced Monday and included opening statements, along with a presentation of testimony from the prosecution. Day two of his trial continues today. Lingua has previously rejected a plea deal from prosecutors and is facing charges of receiving and concealing a stolen vehicle, third degree fleeing a police officer, breaking and entering a vehicle to steal property less than $200, driving without a license and possession of marijuana.
As for his co-defendants, Irving and Wilcox were both charged with one count of breaking and entering a vehicle. Irving was recently sentenced to 93 days in the county jail. Wilcox has pleaded guilty and will be sentenced January 10th. (DK)
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Howell Experimenting With Ways To Cut Snow Hauling Costs Howell Experimenting With Ways To Cut Snow Hauling Costs
The City of Howell is looking at ways to reduce the cost of hauling snow downtown, which can pile up pretty quickly after major storms.
The experimental process will be taking place during the next big snow storms and the concept was brought up during Monday nightâs Howell City Council meeting. City Manager Shea Charles tells WHMI staff is continuously looking at different ways to address snow hauling out of the downtown district after major events and this is another option. He says theyâll be removing snow to basically open up pathways along the different parts of pedestrian ways downtown so that people can more easily get from their cars onto sidewalks. Charles says as soon as crews are done doing the major cleanup from any given snowstorm, they would then move into the downtown area.
The city was scheduled to do another major snow haul on Monday night. Charles says each haul is pretty expensive and can cost the city as much as $10,000 to $20,000 per haul. He says the city is very cognizant of being cost conscious however, also understands the concerns of managing that and getting around snow in the winter. Charles says DPW crews will experiment with the new technique and removal methods the next couple of major snow events to see how things go. If it works, theyâll continue but if not, Charles says theyâll just keep thinking and try to find something else. (JM)
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Property Owners Plan Appeal Of Township Sewer Tax DecisionProperty Owners Plan Appeal Of Township Sewer Tax Decision
Brighton Township residents are calling one of the municipalityâs sewer policies into question.
Stephen and Kimberly Rushak purchased a vacant parcel of land on Woodland Lake with the knowledge that the propertyâs owners before them had paid the lotâs sewer assessment in full to the tune of $12,400 because it was a part of the original Special Assessment District. The Rushakâs began constructing a home on the property, which Stephen Rushak says is about halfway finished. Last month, the couple was informed that in accordance to a township administrative policy, they must pay an additional $15,759 for grinder pump installation and sewer hookup fees.
Township Manager Brian Vick says he stands by that policy and his interpretation of it. The Rushakâs are appealing Vickâs interpretation and their attorney Dennis Brewer informed the townshipâs Board of Trustees of their plans to appeal Monday night. Brewer addressed the board and says his client and the former owner they purchased the parcel from had no idea there would additional sewer costs involved. Brewer says his clients donât feel it is appropriate or right âto pay for the same thing that has already been paid forâ.
The board made a unanimous decision to establish an Administrative Policies Committee which will consist of Trustee Sam Theis, Treasurer Rose Drouillard and Clerk Ann Bollin to hear the Rushakâs appeal. A date for that hearing has not been set at this time. Vick says this issue is ânew groundâ as the interpretation of the policy has never been appealed in the 11 years since it was established. (DK)
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Former County Employee Arraigned On Embezzlement ChargeFormer County Employee Arraigned On Embezzlement Charge
Arraignment has been held for a former employee of the Livingston County Clerkâs Office who is facing a charge of embezzlement.
46-year-old Colleen Marie Fortier was arraigned in 53rd District Court Monday on one count of embezzlement by a public official. In May, County Clerk Elizabeth Hundley says she discovered a financial irregularity involving the clerkâs office. An internal investigation was immediately initiated and Fortier was placed on unpaid administrative leave. The details surrounding the case have not yet been released, however Fortier reportedly resigned prior to the completion of the investigation. She has worked for the county for approximately four years.
Fortier is due back in court December 27th for a probable cause conference to determine if thereâs enough evidence to send her case to Circuit Court. (DK)
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Howell Woman Charged In Series Of Thefts From Vehicles Bound Over For TrialHowell Woman Charged In Series Of Thefts From Vehicles Bound Over For Trial
A Livingston County woman charged in connection to a series of thefts from vehicles in the Howell and Brighton areas has been found competent to stand trial.
In August, four young adults from Howell were charged with stealing from multiple vehicles in Brighton and Oceola Township. Authorities say electronics, cash, purses, wallets, tools, gift cards and sunglasses were taken from vehicles outside residences between July 5th and 8th. The suspects were identified and arrested after a deputy discovered one of the stolen gift cards was used at a local Target store.
25-year-old Catherine Barrera is charged in the case with five counts of larceny from a motor vehicle and one count of larceny of $1,000 or more. Earlier this month, she was found competent to stand trial and was bound over to Livingston County Circuit Court. Barrera is due back in court for a pre-trial hearing January 6th.
24-year-old James Juel, who was also charged in the case, was recently sentenced to six months in the county jail with a credit of 118 days served. He has also been sentenced to three years of probation, four months on a tether and will be required to make restitution to the approximate amount of $2,974. The others charged in the case, 27-year-old Adrian Ortega and 17-year-old Kendra Keranen, were sentenced in September. Ortega received one year in the county jail and three years of probation, while Keranen was sentenced to two years of probation. (DK)
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Lahring Road Overpass Set For Closure WednesdayLahring Road Overpass Set For Closure Wednesday
Reconstruction work will pick back up this week on an area overpass damaged last June by a truck collision.
The Michigan Department of Transportation says that crews will again close the Lahring Road overpass at U.S. 23 in Fenton Township starting Wednesday at about 4pm. It will remain closed through about 2am Thursday. Workers plan to replace the existing concrete barrier wall in anticipation of beam replacements, which will take place in the spring. MDOT has been reconstructing parts of the bridge after a contractor hauling a tall piece of excavating equipment on a trailer in the southbound lanes struck the bottom of the Lahring Road overpass this past June.
While there were no injuries, five of the eight beams were damaged, with two needing to be completely replaced. The other three were fixed with a heat straightening technique. MDOT officials say that 100% of the costs for repairs are being covered by the trucking company. US-23 traffic is not expected to be impacted during the ten-hour closure of the overpass. (JK)
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Former Emergency Managers Charged In Flint Water InvestigationFormer Emergency Managers Charged In Flint Water Investigation
More charges have been filed by Michigan's attorney general in the investigation into the lead-tainted water crisis in Flint, including against two former state-appointed emergency managers.
Attorney General Bill Schuette today charged former emergency managers Darnell Earley and Gerald Ambrose with multiple 20-year felonies for their failure to protect the residents of Flint from health hazards caused by contaminated drinking water. Schuette also charged Earley, Ambrose and Flint city employees Howard Croft and Daugherty Johnson with felony counts of false pretenses and conspiracy to commit false pretenses in the issuance of bonds to pay for a portion of the water project that led to the crisis.
A special agent with Schuetteâs office testified that their investigation showed the former emergency managers conspired with the city employees to enter a contract based on false pretenses that bound the city to use the Flint River as it's drinking water source, "knowing that the Flint Water Treatment Plant was unable to produce safe water." Todayâs charges bring to 13 the total of state and city employees charged by Schuette in the case.
Flint Mayor Karen Weaver said the charges are a broader indictment of the state's emergency manager system, in which state-appointed officials assume powers in financially stressed municipalities previously held by elected officials. (AP/JK)
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Local Democrats Protest Potential Healthcare Repeal at Bishop's OfficeLocal Democrats Protest Potential Healthcare Repeal at Bishop's Office
A few dozen people showed up Tuesday afternoon at Congressman Mike Bishopâs office to protest a rumored repeal of the federal Affordable Care Act, referred to by some as Obamacare.
In response to a notice from MoveOn.org, just over two dozen people packed into Bishopâs Brighton office. Bishop was reportedly in his Oakland County office and wasnât present but staffers fielded questions and responded to comments. Though the protest was peaceful, comments grew heated at times as protesters accused Republicans of wanting to "strip Obamacare."
Michele Kendzior says the effect of a potential repeal is more far reaching. She says they are not interested in losing their healthcare and are concerned about talk in Washington about repealing the Affordable Care Act. She says such an effort will have repercussions not only for citizens, but for the healthcare industry.
Some protesters came to Brighton from other parts of the state, including Lansing, and commented there were people they knew who would suffer if the Affordable Care Act is repealed without a suitable replacement. Bishop Communications Director Kelli Ford tells WHMI that while there are some parts of the ACA that work, there are others that donât and the Affordable Care Act is just not affordable for everyone. She says they understand that while the ACA has been successful for some people, there are many others who are hurting because of it. Ford says Republicans want to make it work for more people. She says they want to make it work for that family of four who only makes $60,000 a year, that is being hit directly in the pocket to insure that they have good healthcare but that they can afford it.
Ford and Bishop Chief of Staff Allan Filip fielded questions from those in attendance, some of whom accused Bishop of partisan politics when it comes to a possible repeal of the Affordable Care Act. Filip says in order to enact legislation, it will take a bi-partisan effort. Ford says there are parts of ACA that work well, and others that need to be changed. As far as what healthcare reform should look like, Bishopâs staffers are referring people to a brochure called âA Better Way. A link is posted. (DS)
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Newly-Elected Murphy Completes Leadership SchoolNewly-Elected Murphy Completes Leadership School
Thereâs a new Sheriff in town and heâs just completed an intensive two week training program to help him with many facets of the job. Livingston County Sheriff Mike Murphy recently completed the class sponsored by the Michigan Sheriffâs Association, or MSA. Murphy is one of 33 Sheriffs to graduate from The New Sheriffâs Leadership Institute that was held in Lansing from December 5th through the 16th. Training was provided by current and former Sheriffs who are nationally recognized experts on the subjects they presented. Murphy and the other Sheriffâs taking office learned about topics like The Role of the Sheriff, Crime Victimâs Rights, Preparing a Budget, Internal Investigations, and Line of Duty Death. MSA CEO and Executive Director Terrence Jungel said that graduation from the school proves Murphyâs dedication to protecting the citizens of Livingston County as well as the Sheriffâs Office. Additionally, each new class elects one representative and one alternate to the MSAâs Board of Directors. Murphy was chosen to be his classâs representative. (MK)
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District Seeks Full Compliance For Disabled Student Education PlansDistrict Seeks Full Compliance For Disabled Student Education Plans
A local school district is taking steps to ensure they are reviewing educational plans in a timely fashion for every single one of their disabled students.
On Tuesday, the Fowlerville Community Schools Board of Education discussed the status of their district specifically in the Special Education Cross Indicator Analysis. The analysis is an audit of how many Individual Educational Plans, or IEPâs, the district completed on time. IEPâs are created to give specialized instructions, while outlining goals and objectives for students with disabilities. The IEP is reviewed within exactly one year of its creation and done so on an annual basis. Special Education Director Kim Wooster tells WHMI the IEP sets students up for success and independence.
If a school district does not complete a review of each IEP within their deadline, the Board of Education must be informed of their compliancy status per the Michigan Office of Special Education. Fowlervilleâs Board of Education reviewed their most recently available data from 2014-2015 which showed that although they did not achieve 100% compliancy, they came fairly close at 98%.
IEP reviews require a meeting of the student, their parents, caseload providers, principal, assistant principal and other staff members. Wooster says working to hold one meeting involving this many people with different schedules is often the reason why IEPâs arenât always completed on time, along with extenuating circumstances like cancellations due to sickness or snow days. Though the stateâs goal is 100% compliancy, Wooster says she would be surprised if any district has met that. To guarantee 100% compliancy, Wooster says the district is focusing on staff training, increasing the window before the IEPâs due date and scheduling review meetings early.
According to Wooster, the importance of the IEP is worth the effort. Wooster says she has seen it benefit disabled students by increasing their skills and leveling the playing field, âso they are able to do what other students can do.â (DK)
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Brighton Area Schools Raise $28,000 for St. Joseph Mercy Brighton Cancer CenterBrighton Area Schools Raise $28,000 for St. Joseph Mercy Brighton Cancer Center
A check passing ceremony capped a fall fundraiser through Brighton Area Schools that brought in $28,000 for St. Joseph Mercy Brighton Cancer Center.
Brighton Area Schools, in conjunction with the Brighton High School Leadership class taught by Arnella Park held a Pink Week Fundraiser the week of October 17th. Together staff, students, parents and families alongside the Brighton community raised more than $28,000. Hospital officials say a check passing ceremony was held and the funds raised will benefit patient care needs at the St. Joseph Mercy Brighton Cancer Center.
The week included various fundraising events and activities such as a Pink Run, Powder Puff game, Pink Dash for Cash. The various events and activities were supported by the Brighton business community and Brighton Area Schools Parent-Teacher Associations. Photo: St. Joseph Mercy Health System. (JM)
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Brighton DDA OKs $100,000 To Develop New Master PlanBrighton DDA OKs $100,000 To Develop New Master Plan
The city of Brighton will be completely updating its Master Plan in the next several months, and the Downtown Development Authority got a detailed presentation on what the document will involve at Tuesdayâs monthly meeting. Brighton Community Development Associate Brandon Skopek, who is working on his masterâs degree in public administration, gave the presentation. Aferward, the DDA approved contributing $100,000 for the work on the Master Plan document. The estimated cost of preparing the document is $118,000-$130,000, with the city expected to chip in the balance. Skopek says the Master Plan will not merely be amended or updated.Rather, Skopek tells WHMI, it will be an entirely new document. Before the Master Plan is adopted the city will have public hearings to ensure there is plenty of public input in the process. The public will also be asked to complete a survey with such questions as what they would like any future redevelopment in the downtown district to look like. Likewise, Skopek says, a market study will be undertaken to look at trends and patterns. Skopek says the Master Plan will have to include a complete streets plan; otherwise the city wonât qualify for streetscape grants from the state. Too, a complete recreation plan will have to be part of the overall Master Plan in order for the city to qualify for DNR recreation grants. Skopek says the state wants the streets plan to concentrate on non-motorized travel such as walking and bicycling. Although the contract to develop the Master Plan hasnât been awarded yet, Skopek expects the City Council to select the company to develop the Master Plan in January so that work on it can proceed. The current Master Plan was approved in August of 2012, and since Master Plans are good for only five years, should be replaced by August of next year. Giffels Webster of Detroit and Birmingham may have the upper hand in doing the work since it is the firm doing the updated zoning code for the city. (TT)
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Governor Appoints Howell Man To Michigan Tech University Board Governor Appoints Howell Man To Michigan Tech University Board
A local man has been appointed to the governing body of an Upper Peninsula university.
Governor Rick Snyder announced the appointments of Steven Tomaszewski of Howell and Derhun Sanders of Redford Township to the Michigan Technological University Board of Control. The eight-person board is the governing body of the University. Both men are alumni of Michigan Tech. Tomaszewski is Director of Real Estate and Facilities Operations for General Motors and received a bachelorâs degree in environmental engineering from Michigan Tech in in 1991. He also received the Michigan Tech Young Alumni Award in 1999 and was instrumental in GMâs involvement in the Ride the Waves Program, which takes kids onto Lake Superior aboard a research vessel. He said the selection was âan honor and privilege.â
Snyder thanked both for their commitment to serving on the board, saying heâs confident theyâll help the university continue its success. Members serve eight-year terms that will expire December 31st, 2024. The two appointments are subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. (JM)
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Tyrone Township Adds Additional Insurance Coverage Against Cyber CrimesTyrone Township Adds Additional Insurance Coverage Against Cyber Crimes
One local township is stepping up their efforts to better protect its residents from cyber crimes.
The Tyrone Township Board of Trustees voted to add additional insurance coverage for liability of a data breach to their computerized database. Trustee David Walker explained to his fellow board members that the new cyber liability they were adding is a combination of a number of different coverages. He said with that increase of activity in the cyber marketplace, more criminals are trying to access personal information and corrupt it or extort it. The new addition to the policy will cover situations like where private information from data breaches gets out to the public. It also helps with statutory requirements regarding notification to residents and credit monitoring. Walker also noted how townships, along with many small and medium businesses alike, have access to many peopleâs personal data. He said that keeping that controlled and having mechanisms available to compensate people if that information gets out is incumbent upon the people that house that information when it is in their possession.
When asked, Walker said that there have been no instances of cyber criminals getting into the townshipâs database, but that they agreed as good stewards to the people that they needed to be out in front on this issue. The board agreed unanimously that the added insurance was a positive move for the township and the new coverage will go into effect on January 1st. (MK)
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State Officials: Don't Let Problem Gambling Ruin Holiday Season State Officials: Don't Let Problem Gambling Ruin Holiday Season
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services wants people to know there is help out there for problem gamblers during this holiday season.
The department recognizes this can be a stressful and troublesome time of year, especially for people who may be facing a gambling addiction. They are urging people to be on the lookout for signs of family members or friends who may be turning to gambling as a way to escape or better provide. The department strongly cautions against using gambling as a way to make money or supplement the holiday budget. The agency also advises to not use gambling as a way to either celebrate or mourn the season.
They also have some tips for people that may know someone who is exhibiting the signs of problem gambling. The department recommends suggesting other forms of entertainment like going to a movie, dinner, or other event instead of the casino. A good idea is also to avoid giving gifts like scratch-off tickets, as that may be a trigger for someone facing the addiction. And if a trip to the casino is in the works, make it a social activity, establish a spending limit, and stick to it. If you or someone you know who suffer from a gambling addiction, there is a 24-hour helpline where calls are answered by trained, professional counselors with access to a network of qualified treatment providers and resources. The Michigan Problem Gambling Helpline can be reached at 1-800-270-7117. (MK)
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Teen Sentenced For Plan To Kill Fellow Student &"Shoot Up School"Teen Sentenced For Plan To Kill Fellow Student &"Shoot Up School"
A Linden teen who had faced charges of planning to kill a student and shoot up a school has been sentenced.
19-year-old Ryan William Stevens was sentenced Tuesday in Genesee County Circuit Court to five years of probation for his guilty plea to an attempted false report of terrorism. He had originally faced charges of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder and false report of terrorism in the plot, along with two 16-year-old friends, Cody Brewer of Wolverine Lake and Lamarr Dukes of West Bloomfield. Police said the trio plotted to "shoot up" Linden High School in October of 2015 in retaliation for a female classmate who Stevens believed had disrespected him in an online posting.
Stevens, who spent a year in the Genesee County Jail, told the judge Tuesday he had matured a lot in the last year and was truly sorry for his actions. Brewer will be sentenced next month for his no contest plea to one count of false report of terrorism. Dukesâ case was previously transferred to the juvenile system. (JK)
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