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Mason County votes for Trump, other Republican national, state candidates

November 6, 2024

LUDINGTON — Voters in Mason County voted overwhelmingly to put Republican Donald J. Trump back into the White House Tuesday. Trump won Mason County by 10,830 votes (64 percent) versus 6,969 votes for Democratic candidate Kamala Harris. In Mason County, 6,754 voters voted straight party ticket for the Republican candidates on the ballot and 3,542 voted straight party ticket for…

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Final Mason County election results

November 6, 2024

The following are the total unofficial election results for all races and ballot issues in Mason County from the General Election, Nov. 5, 2024:   _____________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a…

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Woman accused of assaulting election worker after refusing to remove political hat 

November 6, 2024

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 52 year-old Hamlin Township woman faces multiple charges after allegedly refusing to remove a political candidate’s hat; assaulting the township clerk who asked her to remove it; and resisting arrest, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The incident occurred on…

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Winczewski, Neushwander elected to LASD board

November 6, 2024

LUDINGTON — Mike Winczewski and Alan Neushwander were elected to the Ludington Area Schools Board of Education Tuesday defeating incumbents Leona Ashley and Scott Foster along with challenger Bryan McCormick.…

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Deputies busy with crashes

November 6, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Monday, Nov.…

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Recent births, published Nov. 6, 2024

November 6, 2024

Rylan Paul Meeker, the son of Mekayla and Boyd Meeker of Ludington, was born on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2024…

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Obituary: Larry Martz, 75, of Ludington

November 6, 2024

Larry Delos Martz, 75, of Ludington, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024. Larry was born on August 9, 1949, the son of the late Delos and Loretta (Terryn) Martz.…

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Republican candidates win PM Township seats

November 6, 2024

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The four Republican candidates running for seats on the Pere Marquette Charter Township Board of Trustees prevailed Tuesday evening, defeating the only Democratic candidate, Ron Soberalski.…

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Shaw defeats Cain in Ludington 5th ward council race

November 6, 2024

LUDINGTON — Mike Shaw has defeated incumbent Wally Cain in the Ludington City Council fifth ward race 263-176. Shaw will take office on Jan. 1, 2025. Cain has held the…

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MCC school board election results

November 6, 2024

SCOTTVILLE — Unofficial results for Mason County Central Board of Education for three open seats showed Nicole Birkett receiving 1,640 votes and Nicole Sherretz receiving 1,694 votes. Additionally, 706 write-in…

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Greenslait elected Hamlin supervisor, noise millage fails

November 6, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Republican Marta Greenslait has been elected supervisor of Hamlin Township, easily defeating her opponent, Drew Poll, 1,223 to 494. Poll was not affiliated…

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Contested local election results, 12:55 a.m.

November 6, 2024

Unofficial results Ludington Area Schools Board of Education Leona Ashley Scott Foster Brayn McCormick Alan Neushwander Mike Winczewski 147 102 87 111 198 193 151 139 246 321 298 268…

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Contested local election results, 12:45 a.m.

November 6, 2024

Unofficial results MCE Transportation Millage Yes No Branch Twp 137 110 Custer Twp 143 132 Eden Twp 81 79 Free Soil Twp 150 229 Grant Twp 0 0 Meade Twp…

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MCE transportation millage defeated

November 6, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER — Voters in the Mason County Eastern School District defeated a request for a .75 mill transportation millage by eight votes, 993-985. The five year…

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Contested local election results, 12:29 a.m.

November 6, 2024

Unofficial results MCE Transportation Millage Yes No Branch Twp 137 110 Custer Twp 143 132 Eden Twp 81 79 Free Soil Twp 150 229 Grant Twp 0 0 Meade Twp…

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Contested local election results, 12:21 a.m.

November 6, 2024

Unofficial results   MCE Transportation Millage Mason County Central Board of Education Yes No Nicole Birkett Nicole Sherretz MCC Board write-in Amber Twp 257 259 147 Branch Twp 137 110…

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Contested local election results, 12:16 a.m.

November 6, 2024

Unofficial results MCE Transportation Millage Mason County Central Board of Education Yes No Nicole Birkett Nicole Sherretz MCC Board write-in Amber Twp Branch Twp 137 110 129 121 27 Custer…

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Crocker wins Sheridan Township supervisor race

November 6, 2024

SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — Republican Kelly Crocker has defeated Democrat Jeff Cormany 309-200 in the Sheridan Township supervisor race.  

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Contested Local Election Results, 11:21 p.m.

November 5, 2024

MCE Transportation Millage Mason County Central Board of Education Yes No Nicole Birkett Nicole Sherretz MCC Board write-in Amber Twp Branch Twp 137 110 129 121 27 Custer Twp 143…

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Miszewski, Stakenas win Sherman Township board races

November 5, 2024

SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Republicans Chelsea Miszewski and William Stakenas won the two open seats on the Sherman Township Board of Trustees defeating Democratic incumbent Lori Cregg. Results: Cregg (D): 213…

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Contested Local Election Results, 11:08 p.m.

November 5, 2024

MCE Transportation Millage Mason County Central Board of Education Yes No Nicole Birkett Nicole Sherretz MCC Board write-in Amber Twp Branch Twp 137 110 129 121 27 Custer Twp 143…

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