(AP) - The family of a Navy Seal who grew up in West Michigan say he was among seven American troops who died in a Black Hawk helicopter crash in southern Afghanistan.
Kent County Commissioner Harold Voorhees tells The Associated Press that 27-year-old David "Davey" John Warsen's fiancee was notified of his death in San Diego, where they lived before his deployment. Voorhees says she was traveling to Michigan to make funeral arrangements.
Voorhees is Warsen's great-uncle. He says Warsen graduated from East Kentwood High School in Kentwood. He described him as an "upbeat" and "wonderful guy" who made sacrifices to become a Navy Seal.
MLive.com earlier reported about Warsen's death. The Defense Department on Friday morning hadn't confirmed the names of those who died. Four Afghans also were killed.
Saturday, May 18 2013 2:31 PM EDT2013-05-18 18:31:56 GMT
A Waterville man is in the hospital this morning after an early morning home invasion. Lucas County Sheriff's deputies got the call of an home invasion in the 8900 block of S. River Road in Waterville
34-year-old James Safadi of Waterville Township is dead being shot during a home invasion early Saturday morning.
Friday, May 17 2013 8:35 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:35:27 GMT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - A proposed constitutional amendment to legalize medical marijuana in Ohio has cleared an initial step to get before voters. Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine certified a summary
A proposed constitutional amendment to legalize medical marijuana in Ohio has cleared an initial step to get before voters.
Friday, May 17 2013 3:18 PM EDT2013-05-17 19:18:22 GMT
AKRON, Ohio (AP) - The University of Akron says an officer fatally shot a 64-year-old man during a traffic stop after he produced what later was determined to be a BB pistol. The Summit County Medical
The University of Akron says an officer fatally shot a 64-year-old man during a traffic stop after he produced what later was determined to be a BB pistol.
Officials in Akron say the city's website and internal systems have been hacked - and names, Social Security numbers and credit card numbers were compromised.
Officials in Akron say the city's website and internal systems have been hacked - and names, Social Security numbers and credit card numbers were compromised.
Saturday, May 18 2013 2:31 PM EDT2013-05-18 18:31:56 GMT
A Waterville man is in the hospital this morning after an early morning home invasion. Lucas County Sheriff's deputies got the call of an home invasion in the 8900 block of S. River Road in Waterville
34-year-old James Safadi of Waterville Township is dead being shot during a home invasion early Saturday morning.
Saturday, May 18 2013 3:28 PM EDT2013-05-18 19:28:55 GMT
An overnight fire destroyed a vacant church early Saturday.Crews responded to a blaze near the 400 block of Pulaski and Hamilton to find flames shooting out of the sides of the church. They attempted fight
An overnight fire destroyed a vacant church early Saturday near the 400 block of Pulaski and Hamilton.
Saturday, May 18 2013 3:18 PM EDT2013-05-18 19:18:45 GMT
With its ranks deeply divided, the Boy Scouts of America is asking its local leaders from across the country to decide whether its contentious membership policy should be overhauled so that openly gay
The Boy Scouts of America is asking its local leaders from across the country to decide whether its contentious membership policy should be overhauled so that openly gay boys can participate in Scout units.
Saturday, May 18 2013 2:47 PM EDT2013-05-18 18:47:01 GMT
Leaders at Lucas County Children Services say the need for foster and adoptive parents across the region is great. The agency is responding to community demand by adding more information and training
Lucas County Children's Services say they need more foster and adoptive parents and they're offering a class for those interested in making a difference in the life of a child.
Saturday, May 18 2013 9:29 AM EDT2013-05-18 13:29:54 GMT
Up to this point, 2013 has been one of the calmest severe weather seasons on record. However, a slow moving strong storm system is moving through the central parts of the country this weekend. That storm
A severe weather outbreak is expected to bring tornadoes, wind and hail in the plains this weekend.
Friday, May 17 2013 11:06 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:06:39 GMT
The woman charged with shaking and injuring her infant son was back in court Friday, and angry protestors were there to greet her. Residents gathered outside the Wood County Common Pleas Court wearing
The woman charged with shaking and injuring her infant son was back in court Friday, and angry protestors were there to greet her.
Friday, May 17 2013 8:35 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:35:27 GMT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - A proposed constitutional amendment to legalize medical marijuana in Ohio has cleared an initial step to get before voters. Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine certified a summary
A proposed constitutional amendment to legalize medical marijuana in Ohio has cleared an initial step to get before voters.
Friday, May 17 2013 6:36 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:36:58 GMT
An Adrian man, who appeared in federal court wearing a wig and women's clothing, is charged with having hundreds of pictures of child pornography. The case has many asking: Where were the pictures taken,
An Adrian man who appeared in federal court wearing a wig and women's clothing, is charged with having hundreds of pictures of child pornography. The case has many asking: Were any local children put at risk?
Friday, May 17 2013 6:06 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:06:53 GMT
An 11 week old baby was stabbed to death in Sandusky Thursday night. Police say the suspect is the newborn's 19-year-old cousin. The community is in shock. Residents say they're sick to their stomachs
An 11-week-old baby was stabbed to death in Sandusky Thursday night. Sandusky Police say the suspect is the newborn's 19-year-old cousin Denzel Castile.
Friday, May 17 2013 11:12 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:12:55 GMT
$600 million dollars is up for grabs in Saturday's big Powerball drawing. It's the highest Powerball jackpot in U.S. history, and most expect it'll get even bigger by Saturday night.
$600 million dollars is up for grabs in Saturday's big Powerball drawing. It's the highest Powerball jackpot in U.S. history, and most expect it'll get even bigger by Saturday night.
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