Tuscola commissioners vote to become sanctuary county
Sheriff says other issues need to be addressed
Mary Drier, For the Tribune
Jan. 18, 2021
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Tuscola County Sheriff Glen Skrent was among the other county officials who took the oath of office, which included upholding the U.S Constitution as well as the Michigan Constitution. (Courtesy Photo)
TUSCOLA COUNTY During an unannounced move, Tuscola County commissioners approved a resolution to be a “Constitutional Second Amendment Sanctuary County.”
The Second Amendment sanctuary issue, which is also known as a “gun sanctuary,” is when a state or a county adopts laws or resolutions that prohibit or impede the enforcement of certain gun control measures perceived as a violation of the Second Amendment.
Judge blasts prosecutor in sex assault case facing ex-Michigan probation officer
Updated Jan 13, 2021;
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CARO, MI The day before his trial was to begin, an ex-Michigan probation officer facing nearly 60 sexual assault charges had his case dismissed, though prosecutors subsequently refiled the charges.
In dismissing the case on Monday, Jan. 11, the presiding judge had some strong words for the prosecution, accusing them of being unprepared.
The trial of Ryan C. Purdy, 48, was to begin Tuesday before Tuscola County Circuit Judge Amy Grace Gierhart. Prosecutors in August 2019 charged Purdy with 58 charges 29 counts each of first- and third-degree criminal sexual conduct.
Tuscola officials take oath of office
Mary Drier, For the Tribune
Dec. 19, 2020
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Tuscola County officials took the oath of office recently. Pictured are front row, District 2 Commissioner Thom Bardwell, District 3 Commissioner Kim Vaughan, Clerk Jodi Fetting, Judge Gierhart, and District 4 Commissioner Doug DuRussell. Second row, Road Commissioner Jack Laurie, Drain Commissioner Robert Mantey, Road Commissioner David Kennard, and Treasurer Ashely Bennett. Back row, Register of Deeds John Bishop, Prosecutor Mark Reene, and Sheriff Glen Skrent. Gierhart administered the oath of office to District Judge Jason E. Bitzer at a ceremony held later in the day. Commissioner Dan Grimshaw was not able to attend the event due to a prior engagement. He will take the oath later. (Courtesy Photo)