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.…
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…
The snow has started coming down as the area is in the middle of a winter storm advisory, which remains in effect until 4 a.m. Tuesday. The National Weather Service is calling the storm Rex and it covers most of the Midwest. Snowfall rates of a half inch to one inch per hour are expected until 9 p.m. Monday with…
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.
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…
Renew. Rebuild. Recover. A blog by West Michigan Community Mental Health. In March, Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital will offer free health screenings and educational health seminars as part of their popular Win With Wellness program. The WWW program is in its third year and has prompted many local citizens to take a closer look at their physical health by measuring…
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…
Adam Ambrose Barber age 24 of Ludington passed away unexpectedly on February 14, 2014. He was born December 11, 1989 in Ludington to Harold (Buzzy) and Lisa (Terryn) Barber. He graduated from Mason County Central High School in 2008. He attended MMI University in Orlando, Florida and graduated in 2010 with a degree in marine mechanics. He worked as a maintenance man, mechanic and…
VICTORY TWP. – The West Shore High School Quiz Bowl will be held on February 21 and 28, beginning at 9 a.m. in the Center Stage Theater on the West Shore Community College campus. Competition for the class B and C schools will be held on Feb. 21 and class D schools will compete on Feb. 28. The double elimination tournament will proceed…
CUSTER — Mason County Eastern will dismiss students at 11:35 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20, no lunch will be served. There will be parent-teacher conferences from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. MCE will not have school on Friday, Feb. 21 due to staff professional development day.
LUDINGTON — Relay for Life of Mason County will hold a fundraiser at House of Flavors Restaurant on Tuesday, March 4. The restaurant will donate 20% of the tab towards the charity between 5 to 8 p.m.
Are you enjoying today’s sunshine? Take it while you can get it because there is a winter weather advisory in effect from noon Monday until 4 a.m. Tuesday. The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a winter weather advisory for snow developing west to east across the area Monday afternoon. Forecasters are calling for snowfall rates of half…
AMBER TWP. — Scottville Fire Department was called to 2995 W. Hansen Road shortly before 3 a.m. Saturday morning for a report of a chimney fire. Before firefighters arrived, the fire spread beyond the chimney. Scottville Fire Chief Dale Larr then requested assistance from Pere Marquette Twp. Fire Dept. Within 30 minutes of the first fire truck arriving on scene,…
LUDINGTON — Sandcastles Children’s Museum announced a new capital campaign tonight during its fundraising ball. The $250,000 Vision 20/20, Through the Eyes of a Child campaign will raise funds for exterior and interior improvements, Kristin Korendyke, executive director said. One of the highlight additions will be a wave room. There will also be improvements made to the upstairs ballroom and…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Lake Jump Board has changed the jump date. Originally scheduled for March 29, 2014 it has been determined with consultation with Ludington Police Chief Mark Barnett, and U.S. Coast Guard Command Senior Chief Sean Cross of Station Ludington the beach is likely to be unsafe to conduct the jump that day. The new date is Saturday, April…
By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON – The following defendants were sentenced Feb. 11 in 51ST Circuit Court: – Neal Alexander Wroble, 25, of 6773 Sassafras Rd., Ludington, was found guilty Dec. 10, 2013 of financial transaction devise – retain without consent. He was sentenced to 180 days in jail with credit for 159 days served; 24 months probation; and $901 in…
By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned this past week in front of the Mason County magistrate in 79th District Court: Felonies – Logan Andrew Jablonski, 20, of 3035 S. Stiles Rd., Scottville, was arrested Feb. 11 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for a felony of possession of child sexually abusive material. A preliminary exam…
By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON – The following defendants were sentenced this past week in 79th District Court: – Charles Keith Moody, 47, of 3325 9th St., Muskegon, was found guilty Feb. 4 of disorderly person, disturbing the peace. He was sentenced to 90 days in jail with credit for 90 days served; $580 in fines and costs; and no contact…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 34-year-old Ludington woman for operating a vehicle while intoxicated following a traffic stop at Jackson Road and U.S. 10 Thursday morning at 1:37 a.m. In a separate incident, deputies arrested 30-year-old Ludington woman arrested Thursday on a warrant from the Antrim County Friend of the Court. The arrest…
Welcome to the world… Hunter James Windemuller, the son of Bobbi Jo Bishop and David Windemuller of Hart, was born February 11, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Brennen Robert Weiner, the son of Bridget and Richard Weiner of Free Soil, was born February 12, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Joshua Daniel Hollenbeck, the son of Christine and Daniel Hollenbeck of…
PENTWATER — WinterFest continues this weekend in Pentwater. Events include a Valentine’s Day wine tasting and food pairing tonight at The Antler Bar downtown. Saturday events include a chili cook-off and wine sampling at Cenzo’s Fresh Market and Spirits, Cabin Fever beer tasting to benefit COVE at the Village Pub along with Sledding. For complete details go to www.pentwater.org.
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