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Yahoo
15-05-2025
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Potential storms worry deputies amid search for missing teen
PENNFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — Deputies are continuing their search Thursday for a teenager who hasn't been seen for more than a week. Glenn Lee Brown, 15, was last seen on May 7 leaving Pennfield High School and walking into a wooded area behind the building. On Monday, the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office requested the public's help finding the teenager, who is described as a white male with blond hair and blue eyes, standing at 5 foot, 11 inches and weighing around 150 pounds. Deputies ask homeowners to look for missing teen Multiple agencies are involved in the search, the sheriff's office said in a Thursday update. As they continue the search, law enforcement officers will be using foot searches, K-9 deployment and drone surveillance. They'll also interviewing witnesses to verify new tips, the sheriff's office said. It said every new lead is being 'investigated thoroughly.' Michigan State Police on Wednesday helped the search with a helicopter. Other search efforts included thermal imaging drones and ground searches, the sheriff's office said. If you see him, the sheriff's office said to call 911. It said he may run, so do not approach or chase him. The public is asked to not organize independent search parties, 'as this can interfere with official efforts and cause confusion,' the sheriff's office said. 'We want to remind the public that Glenn is not considered dangerous, but we are growing increasingly concerned for his well-being due to the length of time he has been missing and the potential for incoming severe weather,' the sheriff's office said in the release. Community helps search for missing 15-year-old The teenager may be traveling north along M-66. Residents along M-66 stretching from Pennfield to Barry County are urged to check trail cameras, outbuildings, campers and any other spots that could serve as shelter on their property. Officials are asking permission before searching private property, the sheriff's office said. 'We continue to utilize every available resource and remain committed to bringing Glenn home safely,' it said Thursday. Anyone with information on his location should call Lt. Benjamin Hess at 269.781.0880. To submit an anonymous tip, call at 269.964.3888. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-03-2025
- General
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Calhoun County Commission honors Sheriff Wade for his service
ANNISTON — Calhoun County Sheriff Matthew Wade was honored Thursday for his nearly three decades of service. He is retiring, and his last day is Monday. Commissioner Lee Patterson thanked Wade for his dedication to the community. "Being a servant is a calling and it has been the biggest privilege of my life to serve other people,' Wade said during the commission meeting. 'That's what makes the job very enjoyable. After 29 years — and everything has a season — my season has come to an end. One of the biggest things I will miss is being able to help people, but I will still be around and help people in a different way." Wade began his public service in high school when he joined the Army Reserve. He completed basic training at Fort Sill, Okla., and trained as an aviation operations specialist at Fort Rucker. In 1996, he started his law enforcement career as a correctional officer at the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office. He advanced through the ranks as a deputy, investigator, emergency services team member and chief deputy, serving 12 years under Sheriff Larry Amerson. Appointed sheriff in 2016, Wade made history as the first Calhoun County deputy to graduate from the FBI National Academy. He later became the first law enforcement executive to complete the Department of Homeland Security Leadership Academy, the FBI National Academy and the National Sheriffs' Institute. Wade, recently named president of the Alabama Sheriffs Association, was honored by all five commissioners for his leadership and dedication. Also during the meeting, the commissioners passed resolutions on several items, including repaving Bynum-Leatherwood Road between Alabama 202 up to a point north of Morrisville Road. One visitor to the meeting, Audrey Maxwell, is the tourism director at the Calhoun County Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center. She reminded those in attendance that sports tournaments are underway at the Choccolocco Park. Also, she mentioned several big events in Anniston that are coming up, including The Noble Street Festival and Sunny King Criterium on Saturday, April 5. Visitor Kevin Chandler introduced himself as the new park ranger at the Freedom Riders National Monument. The rangers' job will include making small changes to the monument, which includes the old bus depot on Gurnee Avenue and the site of the bus burning on Alabama 202.
Yahoo
08-03-2025
- Business
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Large crowd for Chamber's annual State of the County event
ANNISTON — On Friday morning, 11 county department heads — or their representatives — spoke to about 200 county leaders at the annual State of the County that takes place at the initiation of the Calhoun County Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitor's Center. Calhoun County Commission Terry Howell emceed the meeting and said how much help each department had given the five commissioners. He mentioned Rodney McCain, head of the highway department who oversees care for the county's roads and bridges, and Naomi Viola, who oversees animal control issues in the county. 'Today, we're going to showcase a whole lot of great people today, and that is really what Calhoun County is all about,' Howell said. 'I say we're always better together, and we're all difference-makers.' One speaker who is new to her job is Probate Judge Shirley Millwood, who briefly described her past experience in several fields as both an administrator at a law office and, later, as a private attorney. She emphasized her concern for the county's children, especially the 250 children now in foster care. She, as did other speakers, encouraged those present to consider becoming a foster parent and to spread the word of the county children's need. Millwood took office Jan. 20 and emphasized her commitment to modernizing the probate office. Among her primary initiative is the introduction of electronic payment options, a move aimed at improving efficiency for the public. Currently, individuals seeking probate services must rely on cash or checks, requiring them to leave the office to access an ATM. Millwood said she has met with software vendors and is working toward a seamless transition to digital payments. She also noted significant efforts to enhance the office's technology, which will not only benefit the public but also improve efficiency for attorneys practicing in the county. While acknowledging that such upgrades come with growing pains, Millwood reassured the crowd that her experience in transitioning offices to paperless systems would help minimize disruptions. 'We are working diligently to ensure a smooth transition,' she said. 'Our goal is to improve service without burdening the public.' Another major development is the future launch of a social media platform dedicated to providing public service announcements and updates on the probate office's activities. This initiative is expected to increase transparency and keep residents informed. Filling in for Sheriff Matthew Wade was Chief Deputy Lynde Meeder, who provided an overview of the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office operations. She detailed the department's extensive workload, including processing nearly 3,000 reports and 4,200 arrests last year. The sheriff's office also conducted more than 200,000 business checks and served about 7,500 civil papers. Meeder praised the county commission's support in improving staffing levels and funding renovations at the jail. Upgrades include a revamped intake facility, kitchen renovations, and an expanded medical wing designed to accommodate inmates with mental health concerns. Both officials expressed optimism about the county's progress and the collaborative efforts of local government agencies in addressing community needs. Commissioner Danny Shears wrapped up the event by highlighting several ongoing projects the county has achieved. 'In District 2, we are making progress on a new community center in the Choccolocco area, alongside the Thankful Community Center in Commissioner Wilson's district,' Shears said. 'It was mentioned earlier that we will soon have a ribbon-cutting for the new water tower in Wellborn, benefiting many residents. It's an honor to be a commissioner. Leadership requires tough decisions, but I'm grateful to serve alongside dedicated leaders.' Other speakers who shared the accomplishments and goals of their departments were Barry Roberts, the commissioner of licenses; Tim Hodges, the revenue commissioner; Pat Brown, the county's coroner; Myles Chamblee, the emergency management director and McCain, the county engineer.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Yahoo
Sheriff's office: Drone ‘critical' in finding missing man on cold night
CONVIS TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — Authorities say a drone helped them find a man who was believed to be lost in the woods north of Marshall Monday night. Around 9:30 p.m. Monday, deputies responded to a report of a man yelling in the woods in the area of 17 Mile Road and Q Drive N. in Convis Township, according to a release from the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office. When they arrived, deputies say they found a Houghton Lake woman, 47, sitting in a car at the dead end of Q Drive. She told deputies that she and her boyfriend, a 48-year-old Clio man, were heading home from Mississippi and had stopped to take a break. She said her boyfriend had gotten out of the car but never returned, and she believed he was lost in the woods. To help with the search, the Battle Creek Police Department deployed a drone, according to the release. What a federal ban on Chinese-made drones would mean for GRPD's program About an hour after the 911 call, and after just 10 minutes of flight time, deputies say the man was found lying in tall grass about 250 yards north of the car. He was alert, according to the sheriff's office. After he was escorted back, the man was taken to the hospital to be checked out. The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office thanked the Battle Creek Police Department for using its drone, which, the office said, was 'critical in locating the individual on a cold 30-degree night.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Yahoo
South Carolina man shot dead while entering booby-trapped home: Police
A man died after entering a booby-trapped residence in South Carolina on Monday evening, according to the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office. Deputies received notice of a reported shooting in Saint Matthews, South Carolina, and discovered 34-year-old Jordan Dove suffering "from an apparent gunshot wound," the sheriff's office said in a statement on Tuesday. Dove, who was from Lugoff, South Carolina, is believed to have been shot while checking on a vacant house that belonged to a family member, police said. MORE: Trump supporter booby-traps yard sign to thwart thieves "Upon getting to the scene, it was determined very quickly that the discharge of the firearm came from inside the residence," police said. After inspecting the home, officials said they believe the residence had been booby-trapped. Deputies encountered a "shotgun that was rigged at the back door to go off once anyone attempted to gain entry." The shotgun was dismantled from the trap while investigators examined the scene, police said. A perimeter was also set around the residence and the front door was barricaded shut with no other occupants inside the home, police said. Calhoun County Emergency Medical Services transported the victim to the hospital, but Dove "succumbed to his injury," police said. Sheriff Thomas Summers said the booby-trapped home appeared to be "targeted towards law enforcement." "It is yet another example of the dangers faced by law enforcement everyday," Summers said in a statement. MORE: 18-year-old dies after fall from light pole while celebrating Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl berth Police said charges will be "forthcoming" against Alfonzo Brown, the homeowner, who is currently in prison out of state. This is an isolated incident and not a threat to the public at this time, according to officials. Police said the investigation is "very active" and anyone that may have information regarding the incident should contact the sheriff's office investigators at 803-874-2741. South Carolina man shot dead while entering booby-trapped home: Police originally appeared on
