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Congressmen honor fallen trooper

September 12, 2013
Congressmen honor fallen trooper

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressmen Bill Huizenga and Dan Benishek honored Trooper Paul Butterfield during a session of the House of Representatives Wednesday. Below is the YouTube video and also a transcript of what they said, honoring the fallen state trooper in front of our nation’s top representatives.   Congressman Huizenga: Earlier this week Michigan lost a true hero.  Trooper Paul…

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Harvest Festival begins

September 12, 2013
Harvest Festival begins

SCOTTVILLE — The 2013 Scottville Harvest Festival has officially kicked off. Its reigning queen, crowned Tuesday, is Kayela Wallace, a Ludington High School junior. Tonight’s events include the free ox roast and a free movie, among many other events. See full schedule here. The carnival on South Main Street opens at 3 p.m. and will remain open until 10 p.m.…

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UPDATE: First suspect arraigned, husband faces charges

September 11, 2013
UPDATE: First suspect arraigned, husband faces charges

UPDATED: LUDINGTON — Sarah Renee Knysz, 20, of 1844 10 Mile Road, Luther, was arraigned today before 79th District Court Magistrate Patricia Baker on a two count felony complaint, in relation to Monday’s murder of Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield. Count 1 is accessory after the fact to Butterfield’s murder, a felony punishable by up to five years confinement…

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One suspect charged so far in trooper shooting

September 11, 2013
One suspect charged so far in trooper shooting

LUDINGTON — Sarah Knysz, 21, of Irons has been arraigned in 79th District Court on the charges of accessory after the fact (felony) and unlawfully driving away a motor vehicle in connection with the murder of Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield. Bond has been set at $250,000. Sarah Knysz’s husband, Eric Knysz, 20, remains at Munson Medical Center in…

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Trooper shooting suspects to be charged

September 11, 2013

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;…

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