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Update: Firefighters called back to fire scene

February 27, 2014
Update: Firefighters called back to fire scene

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  UPDATE: 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. The last fire unit cleared the scene around 3:30 a.m. only to be…

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Closings, cancelations for Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014

February 27, 2014

The following closings, cancelations have been made for today: – Ludington Area Schools – Mason County Central – Mason County Eastern – Ludington Area Catholic – Covenant Christian – West Shore ESD – West Shore Comm. College – Men C.A.N. Meeting scheduled tonight has been postponed due to the weather. It will be rescheduled for Thursday, March 27. – Mason…

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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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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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