Authorities say an arsonist broke into a building that had been used to grow medical marijuana about midnight Thursday and set fire to the place. Michigan State Police Fire Investigator Sgt. Ken Hersha said set fires in multiple locations inside the warehouse at 231 W. South St. Trooper John Richards said the fire was intentionally set, and police plan to canvass the neighborhood for information. Richards said police do not have any suspects yet, but a poster stating a reward of up to $5,000 was on the charred building's front door. [continues 174 words]
First, it was post-traumatic stress disorder brought on by his service in the Vietnam War. Then came two bouts with throat cancer, which left him without a voice box. Now, 61-year-old Gary Muntz has a new ailment -- lymphoma, a slow-moving cancer of the lymph nodes. He speaks only with the aid of a mechanical device pressed tightly to his neck. Long periods outside his home require a wheelchair, and he often cannot sleep. Hopefully, the courts or state lawmakers can give authorities some clarification, McBain said. Many cases are pending, and governments are looking into it. Last week, Wyoming, a city near Grand Rapids, became the latest municipality to ban medical marijuana. [continues 1025 words]
