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Trooper and family lose house to fire, all escape unharmed

February 26, 2014
Trooper and family lose house to fire, all escape unharmed

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  SCOTTVILLE — A Michigan State Police trooper and his family lost their home to fire Wednesday night. Scottville and Custer fire departments were called to 303 N. Reinberg Ave. around 8:30 p.m. for what was reported as a fire in the attic. Kendra Smith, her four children, her mother and the family dog were able to…

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Post commander: ‘There’s still a big hole here at the post’

February 26, 2014
Post commander: ‘There’s still a big hole here at the post’

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. Eric John Knysz has been found guilty of murdering Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield. It is likely, that when sentenced in April, the 20-year-old will face life in prison. While justice will be served, it doesn’t take away the fact that a 43-year-old police officer, and military veteran, was killed in cold blood on the…

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Mardi Gras and other events at the libraries

February 26, 2014
Mardi Gras and other events at the libraries

Several activities are planned for the upcoming weeks at the Mason County District Library. MARDI GRAS. The Ludington branch will celebrate Fat Tuesday with a Mardi Gras Party on Tuesday, March 4. Children of all ages are invited to attend.  Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult. FAMILY FUN CRAFTS. The Scottville branch will host family fun…

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Deputies arrest man for no license

February 26, 2014
Deputies arrest man for no license

RIVERTON TWP. — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 39-year-old Ludington man Tuesday for driving without a license. The arrest occurred following a traffic stop at Chauvez and Lister roads at 5:01 a.m. Deputies also responded to the following on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014: – 6:29 a.m.: Two vehicle crash, no injuries, Lakeshore Dr. and Lowell St., City…

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Obit: Lee Courteau, 90, Scottville

February 26, 2014
Obit: Lee Courteau, 90, Scottville

Lee D. Courteau, aged 90 of Scottville, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2014 at HCR Manor Heartland Crestview in Wyoming.  Lee was born on October 10, 1923 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Leroy and Lillian (Ericson) Courteau, and served his country during World War II with the Army Air Corps in the North African Theatre.  On November 22, 1948 he married…

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