Study finds wind turbines in violation of sound ordinance

February 19, 2014
Study finds wind turbines in violation of sound ordinance

By Lisa Enos. MCP Correspondent. SCOTTVILLE — The Lake Winds Energy Park post construction sound survey report is in and it’s not music to anyone’s ears. Some residents are calling for an immediate shut down of the turbines in question. Others want answers. The findings show that at least some, if not all, of the wind turbines produce sound which…

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Engagement: Shelby and Ase

February 19, 2014
Engagement: Shelby and Ase

Shelby Oleniczak and Ase Personette, both of Amber Township, announce their wedding engagement. The two will be married on September 20, 2014 in Free Soil. Shelby is the daughter of Tim and Sherri Oleniczak. She is a 2011 graduate of Mason County Central High School and earned certificates in medical billing/coding and medical office assisting from West Shore Community College.…

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Ludington games rescheduled

February 19, 2014

LUDINGTON — Some Ludington High School basketball events have been rescheduled due to Tuesday’s school closing. The include: – Thursday, Feb. 20: Girls varsity basketball (only) vs. Spring Lake, at home, 6 p.m. – Thursday, Feb. 20: JV boys and girls basketball at Orchard View, JV begins at 5:30 p.m., varsity following. – Monday, Feb. 24: Boys JV and varsity…

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Jury selected for trooper murder trial

February 18, 2014
Jury selected for trooper murder trial

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  LUDINGTON — A jury has now been selected for the trial of Eric John Knysz, the man accused of murdering Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield. Jury selection began at 9 a.m. Tuesday with 85 Mason County residents being called in. A jury was finally selected at 6 p.m. The jury consists of 11 women and…

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Scottville garbage bags on sale this week

February 18, 2014
Scottville garbage bags on sale this week

SCOTTVILLE — Garbage bags will be going on sale this week in the City of Scottville. Beginning March 11 Scottville residents will need to purchase the special bags in order to use the city’s refuse system. Bags can be purchased at City Hall beginning Wednesday and at the Scottville Wesco gas station beginning Thursday. The price will be $6 for…

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Sheriff’s deputies respond to 3 crashes Monday

February 18, 2014
Sheriff’s deputies respond to 3 crashes Monday

The Mason County Sheriff’s Office responded to three vehicle crashes and a larceny complaint Monday, Feb. 17. Details include: 10:27 a.m.: Two vehicle rear-end hit and run crash, no injuries, U.S. 10-31 and Amber Rd., Amber Twp. 11:51 a.m.: Larceny, Mason County Eastern Schools, Village of Custer. 12:45 p.m.: Two vehicle broadside crash, no injuries, Butters and Golf roads, Branch…

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Jury selection continues

February 18, 2014
Jury selection continues

LUDINGTON — Jury selection in the case of Eric John Knysz, the man accused of killing Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield, continues this afternoon. Out of an initial pool of 85 Mason County residents, several jurors have been dismissed for various reasons. A 12-person jury, with two alternates, has been randomly seated and lawyers on both sides are not…

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Enhance your success potential through education

February 18, 2014
Enhance your success potential through education

“The Business Plan” is a partnership between the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce and Mason County Press. By Matt Larson. Business Development Consultant. Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce. Ongoing education is one of the keys to maximizing small businesses start-up potential, profitability, and productivity.  You can only learn so much from books, the internet, school, your parents and…

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Sunshine today!

February 18, 2014
Sunshine today!

Cloudy skies are expected early today with peeks of sunshine expected late. High temperature of 37 degrees F with winds south at 10 to 20 mph. There is a 20% chance of snow. Tonight, 40% chance of snow showers expected with a low of 28 F. Wednesday, partly cloudy skies with a high of 35 F and winds, west-southwest at…

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Trial of man accused of killing state police trooper begins

February 18, 2014
Trial of man accused of killing state police trooper begins

LUDINGTON — The trial of Eric John Knysz, the man accused of killing Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield, has begun. Eighty-five Mason County residents have been randomly selected for the trial. Officials expect jury selection to last throughout the day. See related story here. Frequent updates will be made at our Facebook and Twitter sites: www.Facebook.com/MasonCountyPress or www.twitter.com/MasonCoPress. #trooperslaying.

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Closings, cancelations for Feb. 18, 2014

February 18, 2014

The following closings and/or cancelations have been reported for Feb. 18, 2014: Mason County Central Schools, Mason County Eastern Schools, Ludington Area Schools, Ludington Area Catholic, Covenant Christian, West Shore ESD.

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Scottville asking residents to be careful what they flush

February 17, 2014
Scottville asking residents to be careful what they flush

SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville City Commission dealt with a stinky subject Monday night: what goes down the toilet. City Manager Amy Williams told commissioners, during their regular meeting, that the city has had issued with items getting stuck in its sewer pumps. “We have been having some issues with foreign items in our sewer lift stations as well as in…

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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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4 to 6 inches of snow expected today and tonight

February 17, 2014
4 to 6 inches of snow expected today and tonight

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…

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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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Win with wellness

February 17, 2014
Win with wellness

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…

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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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Obit: Adam Barber, 24, Ludington

February 17, 2014
Obit: Adam Barber, 24, Ludington

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…

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Quiz Bowl begins this week

February 17, 2014
Quiz Bowl begins this week

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…

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