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Michigan man pleads no contest to sending threatening emails to Gov. Whitmer

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7 months ago

May 13, 2024

Michigan man pleads no contest to sending threatening emails to Gov. Whitmer

LANSING, Mich. (WILX) – A Michigan man pleaded no contest to sending threatening emails to Governor Gretchen Whitmer.

Jason Tolonen, a 51-year-old from Westland, pleaded no contest to one count of Using a Computer to Commit a Crime and one count of Malicious Use of a Telecommunications Services.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said Tolonen repeatedly sent “nonsensical, harassing, racist, and threatening” emails to Whitmer’s constituent portal for years.

In November 2023, Michigan State Police searched Tolonen’s home after a threat to “assassinate the president or your governor.” Tolonen admitted to sending the messages. Nessel said he resumed sending similar emails in February 2024.

“Elected officials deserve to serve Michiganders free of fear, and violent threats directed at public servants cannot be normalized,” said Nessel. “I commend Michigan State Police for taking these threats seriously, and my department remains committed to prosecuting these disturbing offenses.”

Tolonen will be required to attend Alcoholics Anonymous and refrain from repeated, unwanted contact with any individual, business or governmental entity. Nessel said he would also submit to mental health and substance abuse evaluations, and any recommendation would be incorporated into his sentence.

He is scheduled to be sentenced on June 12 at 9 a.m.

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Weather alert issued for dense fog in 23 Michigan counties until 1 a.m. EST Monday

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3 hours ago

December 15, 2024

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Weather alert issued for dense fog in 23 Michigan counties until 1 a.m. EST Monday

The National Weather Service issued a report at 9:13 p.m. EST on Sunday for dense fog until Monday at 1 a.m. EST for Mason, Lake, Osceola, Clare, Oceana, Newaygo, Mecosta, Isabella, Muskegon, Montcalm, Gratiot, Ottawa, Kent, Ionia, Clinton, Allegan, Barry, Eaton, Ingham, Van Buren, Kalamazoo, Calhoun and Jackson counties.

“Patchy dense fog can be expected tonight, especially through roughly 100am. Visibilities at times will drop to a quarter of a mile or less. The fog is expected to be somewhat short lived however as winds will be on the increase overnight which should act to improve visibility. If traveling through 100am be prepared to encounter changeable visibility over short distances. Overnight improving visibility is expected,” states the weather service.

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Michigan set to host Cal State Poly OL transfer Brady Norton on a visit

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11 hours ago

December 15, 2024

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Michigan set to host Cal State Poly OL transfer Brady Norton on a visit

Michigan is set to host one of the top offensive linemen in the FCS ranks as Cal State Poly tackle Brady Norton will be in Ann Arbor this week.

Maize & Blue Review confirmed that he will be on campus on Monday.

The 6-foot-3, 275-pound redshirt freshman had an impressive debut season for the Mustangs, as Pro Football Focus graded the California native with a 90.6 pass-blocking grade for the 2024 season, which is No. 8 in all of FCS.

He appeared in 11 games this season.

The Wolverines are looking for depth across the offensive line as the program has lost multiple linemen to the transfer portal.

U-M also recently hosted Liberty OL Jordan White for a visit and plans to have Northwestern OL Josh Thompson on campus this week.

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Michigan hockey answers the bell in final game before winter break

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18 hours ago

December 15, 2024

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Michigan hockey answers the bell in final game before winter break

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ANN ARBOR – Michigan head hockey coach Brandon Naurato smiled wryly before answering the first question at his postgame news conference Saturday.

“My mental health is in a good place,” he quipped.

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