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Detective links fingerprints to Eric & Sarah Knysz

February 21, 2014
Detective links fingerprints to Eric & Sarah Knysz

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A Michigan State Police fingerprint examiner identified several pieces of evidence that linked Eric Knysz to the murder weapon used on Trooper Paul Butterfield. He also linked Knysz to at least two of the other charges against the 20-year-old during testimony in 51st Circuit Court this afternoon. In addition to being charged with first…

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MSP evidence techs testify

February 21, 2014
MSP evidence techs testify

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.   This post contains photographs that were taken of the blood stains at the crime scenes.  LUDINGTON — The third day of testimony in the murder trial of 43-year-old Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield is underway. On trial is Eric John Knysz, 20, of Irons who has been charged with first degree murder of a peace…

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Northbound 31 temporarily closed near Rothbury

February 21, 2014

ROTHBURY — Law enforcement has closed north bound U.S. 31 expressway at Winston Road in Oceana County beginning at 11:35 a.m. for approximately 45 minutes.  North bound traffic will be forced to exit at Winston Road and will be directed east to Rothbury and then north on Oceana Drive.  Motorists should continue north on Oceana Drive to M-20 and turn…

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Please help cover costs of trial coverage

February 21, 2014

Note from the Editor: Day 4 of the murder trial of Trooper Paul Butterfield begins this morning. Covering a trial of this magnitude takes a lot of time and effort — and money. In order to provide you with quality coverage I have taken on the services of Lisa Enos, who helps us out from time to time. Lisa has…

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Closings/cancelations for Friday, Feb. 21, 2014

February 21, 2014

Closed today due to weather: – Mason County Central – Ludington Area Catholic – West Shore ESD Ludington Area Schools and Mason County Eastern were scheduled to be closed for staff professional development. – High School Quiz Bowl at West Shore Community College has been canceled for today. It may be rescheduled for a later date.

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