LUDINGTON — The Mason County Parent Coalition has received its first community donation toward its Ludington Splash Pad Fund, a project the group has been working on since last fall. The group initially came up with the idea for a splash pad last summer during the Love Ludington and Mason County mini grant contest. The idea was one of the…
The following is the victim impact statement read by Jennifer Sielski, fiance of Trooper Paul Butterfield. Sielski read the letter today during the sentencing of Eric John Knysz in 51st Circuit Court. Your honor, I know that nothing can bring Paul back into this world or ease the pain of my devastating loss. But, just as Paul did his duty…
More updates to come. By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Eric John Knysz, the 20-year-old Irons resident who murdered Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield, will spend the rest of his life in prison. He was sentenced today in 51st Circuit Court to life in prison without parole. For the first time, since Knysz murdered Trooper Butterfield on North Custer…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. A community nightmare that began on Sept. 9, 2013, has nearly ended. Eric John Knysz, 20, of Irons was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield. His sentence calls for no chance of parole. The Mason County courthouse was full this afternoon with law enforcement officials and other…
LUDINGTON — The former chairwoman of the Ludington Petunia Parade appeared in 51st Circuit Court today where she faces embezzlement charges. Brown, 60, 4152 W. Washington Rd., Pentwater, is accused of taking $47,807.15 from the organization since she became chairwoman in November 2007 until November 2013. Embezzlement of more than $20,000 but less than $50,000 is punishable by up to…
VICTORY TWP. – Cyrille Aimée, acclaimed jazz vocalist direct from France, will grace the West Shore Community College stage on Sat., April 26, as part of WSCC’s popular Performing Arts Series. The concert is7:30 p.m. and tickets are on sale now.= Aimée is an unstoppable, undeniable new talent in jazz today, says director of the series, Dr. Rick Plummer. He adds, “Area…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A Michigan National Guard soldier who assaulted a Mason County sheriff’s deputy was sentenced to a year in jail today in 51st Circuit Court. Eric Michael Klopp, 33, 1235 Sumac St., Fruitport, pleaded guilty in February for resisting and assaulting Dep. Ed Rasmussen, a corrections officer at the Mason County Jail, following a Nov.…
LUDINGTON — A 23-year-old Ludington man charged with resisting and obstructing three area law enforcement officers, and possession of marijuana and methadone, pleaded guilty today in 51st Circuit Court. Carl Lee Herring was arrested Feb. 20, 2014 by Ludington Police Department during an incident at 210 E. Loomis St. Herring told Judge Richard Cooper that he was staying at that…
SCOTTVILLE –Mason County Central High School forensics team recently competed in regionals on March 27. As a result, the team will bring 23 events with 29 students to the state finals in May at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. “I’m very proud of this year’s team,” Coach Tom Richert said. 1st place Regional champs were: Silja Backmann, Ashleigh Mccabe, Abbie…
LUDINGTON — Have you ever thought about how the fire department gains access to a commercial building during an emergency? There is always the option of breaking in the door, but that’s often an unnecessary procedure, especially when the call is often a false alarm. Businesses often register authorized personnel, known as a key holder, who have the ability to…
VICTORY TWP. — Mason County Central Schools’ Victory Early Childhood Development will be holding Great Start Readiness Program preschool registration this month. Dates are Thursday, April 17, 6 p.m., at Scottville Elementary on West Maple Street in Scottville and Thursday, April 24, 6 p.m., at Victory Early Childhood Center on North Stiles Road. All preschool children must be 4-years-old by…
LUDINGTON — Many organizations rely on volunteers and their service is being recognized this week (April 6-12) during National Volunteer Week. Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital is one area organization with a particularly active volunteer group. The hospital’s137 volunteers work in virtually every department, staff the gift shop, and hold fundraisers throughout the year to finance enhancements they donate to the…
SCOTTVILLE — Should Scottville allow off road vehicles? This is a question that the city will be exploring. Dan Quinn, owner of U-Win Motor Sports of Amber Township, spoke to the city commission asking for the city to allow ORVs, like many of the county townships have allowed. The city commission discussed the topic and decided to first hold a…
LUDINGTON — Eric John Knysz, the 20-year-old Irons resident who murdered Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield, will be sentenced Tuesday afternoon by Judge Richard Cooper in 51st Circuit Court. In February, a jury found Knysz guilty of first degree murder of a peace officer, the jury also found him guilty of felony firearms possession, carrying a concealed weapon and…
SCOTTVILLE — A newly formed non-profit group is interested in holding some events in Scottville this summer. Mason County Family Events received permission from city commissioners tonight to hold two events downtown this summer. The first event will be July 21 – 26 and will consist of crafts and baked goods judging, animal showmanship, pie baking contest, barn dance, youth…
SCOTTVILLE — Scottville is in the process of expanding its police force. During the city commission meeting tonight a new part-time officer was sworn into duty. Daniel Jorissen of Pere Marquette Township is a recent graduate of West Shore Community College’s Law Enforcement Academy. This is Jorissen’s first position as a police officer since graduating from the program in 2013.…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — The city will be changing to a new refuse carrier beginning the next fiscal year. Earlier in the year the city requested bids for its refuse contract, which expires on June 30 of this year. Republic Services of Manistee provided a smaller bid compared to the city’s current waste hauler, Area 31 of Victory…
Learn to Protect Your Business and Building in the Event of Unfortunate Catastrophe LUDINGTON — The Ludington Fire Department is inviting any business from Mason County and the surrounding areas to attend an informative and casual open house on Wednesday, April 9 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Businesses and building owners will have the opportunity to learn more about how…
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