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Restaurant owner who was in jail says rights were violated

Apr. 13, 2021 04:50 PM EDT
HOLLAND, Mich. (AP) — A western Michigan restaurant owner who spent four nights in jail for violating coronavirus-related orders is firing back weeks later...

FILE - In this Feb. 15, 2021, file image shows the main page of the HealthCare.gov website. More than a half million Americans have taken advantage of the Biden administration's special health insurance sign-up window keyed to the COVID-19 pandemic, the government announced Wednesday in anticipation that even more consumers will gain coverage in the coming months. (HealthCare.gov via AP)
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By The Associated Press Apr. 13, 2021 04:48 AM EDT

Marlena Pavlos-Hackney sits in the courtroom during her arraignment, Friday March, 19, 2021, at the 30th Judicial Circuit Court in Lansing, Mich. Pavlos-Hackney, a western Michigan restaurant owner, was arrested before dawn Friday and hauled to jail, a dramatic turn in a monthslong dispute over her persistent refusal to comply with orders and restrictions tied to the coronavirus. Pavlos-Hackney, 55, will remain in jail until she pays $7,500 and authorities confirm that Marlena’s Bistro and Pizzeria in Holland, Mich., is closed, a judge said. (Nicole Hester/Ann Arbor News via AP)
Michigan diner owner out of jail after ignoring virus orders

By Ed White Mar. 23, 2021 03:35 PM EDT

Hundreds of people gather in front of on Marlena's Bistro in Holland in support of the owner Marlena Pavlos-Hackney on Saturday March 20, 2021. (Nicole Hester/Mlive.com/Ann Arbor News via AP)
Restaurant owner awaits jail release on day 4; allies rally

Mar. 22, 2021 03:47 PM EDT

Marlena Pavlos-Hackney sits in the courtroom during her arraignment, Friday March, 19, 2021, at the 30th Judicial Circuit Court in Lansing, Mich. Pavlos-Hackney, a western Michigan restaurant owner, was arrested before dawn Friday and hauled to jail, a dramatic turn in a monthslong dispute over her persistent refusal to comply with orders and restrictions tied to the coronavirus. Pavlos-Hackney, 55, will remain in jail until she pays $7,500 and authorities confirm that Marlena’s Bistro and Pizzeria in Holland, Mich., is closed, a judge said. (Nicole Hester/Ann Arbor News via AP)
Diner boarded up; owner seeks jail release in COVID-19 case

Mar. 20, 2021 03:12 PM EDT

Marlena Pavlos-Hackney serves customers at her restaurant, Marlena's Bistro and Pizzeria in Holland, Mich., on Thursday, March 18, 2021. Police arrested Pavlos-Hackney, who has defied coronavirus restrictions while operating her restaurant. State police arrested Marlena Pavlos-Hackney near Holland, Michigan, before dawn Friday. (WOOD-TV via AP)
Michigan restaurant owner in jail for defying virus orders

By Ed White Mar. 19, 2021 09:43 AM EDT

Man charged in alleged threats to Biden, Pelosi and Whitmer

Mar. 16, 2021 03:14 PM EDT
HOLLAND, Mich. (AP) — A western Michigan man was arraigned Tuesday after authorities said he made death threats to President Joe Biden, U.S. House Speaker...

Tulip Time Festival needs to raise $1M after pandemic losses

May. 29, 2020 01:22 PM EDT
HOLLAND, Mich. (AP) — The Tulip Time Festival in western Michigan needs to raise $1 million to stem losses from this year's canceled event due to the...

2 workers in Michigan food plant test positive for virus

By Corey Williams Apr. 21, 2020 06:58 PM EDT
WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich. (AP) — Some workers at a Kraft Heinz facility in western Michigan are in self-quarantine after two tested positive for COVID-19 and...