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MCP preparing for Butterfield murder trial

February 17, 2014
MCP preparing for Butterfield murder trial

Mason County Press plans to cover the trial against Eric Knysz as thoroughly and objectively as possible. To help you, the reader, follow along here are some things to know about our coverage: – We have created a category called “Trooper Butterfield” on our website, www.masoncountypress.com. There is a link to this category on our main menu under the masthead.…

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Murder trial of Trooper Butterfield begins Tuesday

February 17, 2014
Murder trial of Trooper Butterfield begins Tuesday

LUDINGTON — The trial of the man accused of murdering of a Michigan State Police trooper begins Tuesday at the Mason County Courthouse. Irons resident Eric Knysz will stand 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, carrying a…

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Cancelations/closings for Monday, Feb. 17, 2014

February 17, 2014
Cancelations/closings for Monday, Feb. 17, 2014

The following closings and cancelations have been announced for Monday, Feb. 17, 2014. If you have a closing or a cancelation, and are authorized to speak for your organization or company, please phone/text 231.757.3202 or email editor@masoncountypress.com. – Ludington High School basketball games in Spring Lake and Ludington have been canceled.

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Scottville to pile snow in ‘Railroad Alley’

February 17, 2014

SCOTTVILLE — The City of Scottville is running out of room where to put its snow piles. City Manager Amy Williams reported, in a memo, to City Commission that snow removal crews are trying to find alternative locations to place the snow from Main and State streets and from the west and east parking lots. As an alternative, the city…

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Man injured in Grant Twp. snowmobile crash

February 17, 2014
Man injured in Grant Twp. snowmobile crash

GRANT TWP. — A 40-year-old Ludington man was injured Saturday night after he apparently lost control of his snowmobile and hit a tree. The crash occurred around 7:45 p.m. on Green Road near Nurnberg Road. The man was transported to Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital by Life EMS ambulance where he was treated for his injuries. Also at the scene were…

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