Daily Briefs

36th District Court partners with FOODA for pop-up lunch service


The 36th District Court has partnered with FOODA to provide lunch services to their employees, Judges, building maintenance and security staff. FOODA began the service on October 2 and will continue to provide fresh and affordable lunch options to the court every Monday and Wednesday. The FOODA concept is simple. They partner with local, authentic restaurants who prepare high quality, fresh meals in their own restaurant, arrive to the location, set-up, serve lunch and clean up before leaving. 

“We wanted to provide more dining choices to our employees,” said Chief Judge Nancy Blount. “The designated lunch area is equipped with microwave ovens and vending machines for the convenience of our employees, but it is not suitable to house a full-service cafeteria. This was an affordable and easy solution.”

“We are so pleased to offer FOODA at our court as a fresh and hot alternative to a bag lunch or going out,” added Court Administrator Kelli Moore Owen. “We are very limited in options within a reasonable walking distance and on the lunch hour. This provides a great alternative to our employees and judges, especially with the cold weather fast approaching. We have enjoyed sampling the local restaurants and everyone has given rave reviews. The lunches are delicious, very affordable and cater to anyone’s appetite.”

There is no construction required and no need for special build outs, gas lines, kitchen maintenance, or air vents.

 

Fees reduced, eliminated for medical marijuana users
 

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The state of Michigan is lowering or eliminating fees assessed on people who register to use marijuana for medical reasons.

The Marijuana Regulatory Agency announced last week that new rules are in effect.

The application fee for a two-year registry card is now $40, down from $60. A $10 fee to update, replace or add or remove a caregiver has been eliminated.

Caregivers, who supply patients with marijuana, will no longer have to pay a $25 background check processing fee.

Marijuana Regulatory Agency Executive Director Andrew Brisbo says the state has worked hard to streamline the process for cardholders, not only lowering costs but making it easier for patients to apply for an receive their cards.

 

Officer cleared in man’s drug-related jail death
 

WESTLAND, Mich. (AP) — A police officer blamed for the drug-related death of a man in a Detroit-area jail has been cleared of misconduct in office.

A Wayne County jury acquitted former Westland Sgt. Ron Buckley on Friday. Separately, a mistrial was declared in the trial of paramedic Leah Maynard.

Buckley and Maynard were charged in the 2017 death of William Marshall , who was arrested for drug possession and died from cocaine toxicity in the Westland jail. Prosecutors accused them of disregarding Marshall’s medical needs.

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