LUDINGTON — Deliberation in the trial of the man accused of murdering of a Michigan State Police trooper has begun at the Mason County Courthouse. Irons resident Eric Knysz is standing trial in 51st Circuit Court for the Sept. 9, 2013 murder of Trooper Paul Butterfield. In addition to murder of a police officer, Knysz is charged with felony firearms,…
By Lisa Enos. MCP Correspondent. SCOTTVILLE — The Lake Winds Energy Park post construction sound survey report is in and it’s not music to anyone’s ears. Some residents are calling for an immediate shut down of the turbines in question. Others want answers. The findings show that at least some, if not all, of the wind turbines produce sound which…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A jury has now been selected for the trial of Eric John Knysz, the man accused of murdering Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield. Jury selection began at 9 a.m. Tuesday with 85 Mason County residents being called in. A jury was finally selected at 6 p.m. The jury consists of 11 women and…
SCOTTVILLE — Garbage bags will be going on sale this week in the City of Scottville. Beginning March 11 Scottville residents will need to purchase the special bags in order to use the city’s refuse system. Bags can be purchased at City Hall beginning Wednesday and at the Scottville Wesco gas station beginning Thursday. The price will be $6 for…
The Mason County Sheriff’s Office responded to three vehicle crashes and a larceny complaint Monday, Feb. 17. Details include: 10:27 a.m.: Two vehicle rear-end hit and run crash, no injuries, U.S. 10-31 and Amber Rd., Amber Twp. 11:51 a.m.: Larceny, Mason County Eastern Schools, Village of Custer. 12:45 p.m.: Two vehicle broadside crash, no injuries, Butters and Golf roads, Branch…
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