LUDINGTON — UPDATED… Probable cause has been found against Eric Knysz, 20, and his wife, Sarah Knysz, both of Irons. Eric Knysz will face four counts in Mason County’s 79th District Court in relation to the shooting death of Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield. He faces charges of homicide/murder of a police officer; weapons felony firearms; weapons carrying concealed;…
Grand Rapids TV stations WZZM and WOOD have reported the suspects involved in Monday’s killing of a Michigan State Police trooper are Eric Knysz, 20, and his wife Sarah Knysz, 21, both of Irons. WZZM13.com is reporting that one of its reporters has spoken to John (also known as Jack) Knysz, the father of Eric Knysz. John said Eric and…
LANSING, Mich. – Gov. Rick Snyder released the following statement after the death of Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield of the Hart Post in the line of duty on Monday. “This senseless incident is a grim reminder that our brave public safety officers put their lives on the line every day when they go to work protecting Michiganders. They…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. Trooper Paul Butterfield loved his job. He was a respected law enforcement officer, member of the community and friend to many. The 43-year-old Michigan State Police trooper died Monday night as a result of a gunshot wound to the head. He was on a routine traffic stop on North Custer Road in Free Soil Township. The…
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SCOTTVILLE – Beryl Street resident Butch Claveau is worried about the speed of vehicles on his street, especially school buses. Claveau expressed his concerns Monday night to the Scottville City Commission, during it’s regular meeting. Claveau said he has called the school over the years, complaining about the speed of the buses, but he has not been satisfied with the…
Superior Electric Beach/Outdoors Report. Below are the Lake Michigan surface water temperatures and the weather conditions for Mason County and surrounding areas as of 11:30 a.m. today. The area is currently under a beach hazard, which means conditions may be too dangerous for swimming. High wave action and dangerous swimming conditions are expected. Strong structural and longshore currents are also expected.…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. FREE SOIL TWP. — Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield of Manistee has died as a result of being shot in the head Monday evening following what appeared to be a routine traffic stop on North Custer Road near Townline Road, WOOD-TV 8 of Grand Rapids has reported. Michigan State Police First Lt. Chris McIntire, commander…
VICTORY TWP. — In celebration of the 225th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution, West Shore Community College has organized a variety of activities on Sept. 17, to commemorate the vote taken on Sept. 17, 1787, by the delegates to the Constitutional Convention to approve the adoption of the United States Constitution. A series of videos titled “Conversations…
WASHINGTON, DC — Dr. Dan Benishek (MI-01) today announced he intends to vote against President Obama’s plan to conduct American military strikes in Syria. “I believe a majority of Northern Michigan’s citizens have grown tired of war in the Middle East and are very wary of getting involved in another nation’s civil war. That’s why I’m planning to vote against…
Superior Electric Beach/Outdoors Report. Below are the Lake Michigan surface water temperatures and the weather conditions for Mason County and surrounding areas as of 11 a.m. today. The area is currently under a beach hazard, which means conditions may be too dangerous for swimming. High wave action and dangerous swimming conditions are expected. Strong structural and longshore currents are also expected.…
Scottville City Commission and Ludington City Council are both expected to approve tightening their fireworks ordinances Monday evening during their respective regular meetings. Both cities are proposing amending their fireworks ordinances, allowing them to prohibit the use of fireworks from 1 to 8 a.m. on the day before, the day of and the day after of the 10 federal holidays. State law…
SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Harvest Festival schedule of events has been announced. This year’s festival is organized by the Ludington and Scottville Area Chamber in conjunction with the City of Scottville, Scottville Main Street, and the Mason County Central Educational Foundation. Tuesday, September 10, 2013 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.: Farmers’ Market 7 p.m.: Queen’s Coronation followed by music by Michael…
SCOTTVILLE – Renee Malkowski of Ludington has joined the Mason County Press team as a business and marketing consultant. Renee’s job is to help guide local businesses and organizations into becoming successful 21st century marketers by partnering with MCP and its affiliates. Renee joins Lead Business and Marketing Consultant Pam Prior. Renee is a native of Free Soil and graduated…
Superior Electric Beach/Outdoors Report. Below are the Lake Michigan surface water temperatures and the weather conditions for Mason County and surrounding areas as of 11 a.m. today. The area is currently under a beach hazard, which means conditions may be too dangerous for swimming. High wave action and dangerous swimming conditions are expected. Strong structural and longshore currents are also expected.…
By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON – The following defendants were sentenced this past week in 51st Circuit Court: – Rhonda May Tomasik, 51, of 5976 Fourth St., Ludington, was found guilty July 16 of larceny $1,000-$20,000. She was sentenced Sept. 3 to 270 days in jail with credit for 46 days served; serve five months forthwith, balance to be served at the court’s…
By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON – The following defendants were sentenced this past week in 79th District Court: – Connie Sue Sirks, 64, of 3812 W. Pine View Court, Ludington, was found guilty Sept. 3 of operating while intoxicated or under a controlled substance. She was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; outpatient treatment; $1,145…
Jolisa and Valentin Ugalde announce the birth of a son, Jaiden Alejandro Ugalde, on Sept. 6, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center. If you have a birth announcement, birth story or newborn photograph, please email to editor@masoncountypress.com.
By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. The following were arraigned in 79th District Court this past week: Felonies – Jason Tyler Patterson, 29, of 5731 W. Limouze St., Ludington, was arrested Aug. 30 by the State, Sheriffs, Chiefs Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) for a felony of controlled substance delivery. A preliminary exam is set for Sept. 11 at 11:15 a.m. Bail: $50,000 cash/surety.…
LUDINGTON — The Spectrum Health System Board of Directors and the Memorial Medical Center (MMC) Board of Directors have each approved resolutions that would integrate MMC into Spectrum Health. Based on the resolutions, MMC will become Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, effective October 1, 2013, pending execution of final legal documents. “Spectrum Health has had an excellent working relationship with Memorial…
– Ana Rosa Delgado-De-Bernal and Victor Manuel Bernal of Ludington announce the birth of a son, Victor Manuel Bernal, Jr. on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center. – Kristel Elaine Stadnfuss and Dylan James Hofmann announce the birth of a daughter, Penelope Noelle Hofmann, on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center. If you have a…
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