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 votes were received. Three people had declared their candidacy for write-in including incumbent Oscar Davila, Stephanie Stakenas and Margaret Greiner. Write-in winners are expected to be announced after the Board…
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 with a political party. Greenslait will replace Nancy Vandervest on Jan. 1, 2025. Vandervest has held the position for 20 years. A millage increase of up to .5 mill was…
Unofficial results Ludington Area Schools Board of Education Leona Ashley Scott Foster Brayn McCormick Alan Neushwander Mike Winczewski 147 102 87 111 198 193 151 139 246 321 298 268 229 451 633 224 192 140 335 489 0 0 3 1 2 143 117 138 142 214 159 118 161 248 312 125 109 94 121 255 137 143…
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 37 40 Sheridan Twp 252 223 Sherman Twp 185 180 TOTALS 985 993 Mason County Central Board of Education Nicole Birkett Nicole Sherretz MCC Board write-in Amber Twp 257…
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 millage would have raised $183,000 year to fund the school’s bus fleet, which would have included bus replacement, maintenance and fuel. Results per precinct are as follows: Branch Township: 137…
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 37 40 Sheridan Twp 252 223 Sherman Twp 185 180 TOTALS 985 993 Mason County Central Board of Education Nicole Birkett Nicole Sherretz MCC Board write-in Amber Twp 257 259…
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 137 110 129 121 27 Custer Twp 143 132 88 104 40 Eden Twp 81 79 50 48 23 Free Soil Twp 150 229 20 21 6 Grant Twp 0 0 132…
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 Twp 143 132 88 104 40 Eden Twp 81 79 50 48 23 Free Soil Twp 150 229 20 21 6 Grant Twp 0 0 132 133 36 Hamlin Twp…
SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — Republican Kelly Crocker has defeated Democrat Jeff Cormany 309-200 in the Sheridan Township supervisor race.
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 143 132 88 104 40 Eden Twp 81 79 50 48 23 Free Soil Twp 150 229 20 21 6 Grant Twp 0 0 132 133 36 Hamlin Twp 1 Hamlin…
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 Miszewski (R): 337 Stakenas (R): 330
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 143 132 88 104 40 Eden Twp 81 79 50 48 23 Free Soil Twp 150 229 20 21 6 Grant Twp 0 0 132 133 36 Hamlin Twp 1 Hamlin…
LUDINGTON — Sawyer Hendrickson, a Ludington High School sophomore has been chosen to attend Founding Forward’s Spirit of America Youth Leadership Program on November 7-10, 2024 in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. Sawyer was chosen by leadership at AMVETS through its National Americanism Contest and by the AMVETS National Ladies Auxiliary, for her continued work supporting servicemen and servicewomen and veterans with Miss Sawyer’s Kids With A Cause, a…
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The following Christmas events scheduled for Mason and Oceana counties have been reported to Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. If your organization is holding an event, please email: allison@mediagroup31.com. Begin the subject line with “Christmas Event.” The following are Christmas events scheduled in Oceana and Mason counties: Friday, Nov. 15, 2024: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oceana County…
LUDINGTON — As part of philanthropy leadership, the Community Foundation for Mason County recently published its Community Wish Lists. This unique initiative invites local nonprofits to share their immediate funding needs with the community, providing a direct and impactful way for individuals and organizations to make a difference. This year, 88 wishes have been submitted, totaling over $179,000 in funding…
The Mason County District Library is encouraging teens to create Christmas cards for active members of the military. Craft supplies in the teen sections of the libraries will be available until Wednesday, Nov. 27. The cards will be sent to troops after Thanksgiving. Participation is not limited to teens. The library locations are 204 E. State St. in Scottville and…
Jack Lee Wygant, 75, of Ludington, died Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 18, 1949, in Haslett, the son of Donald and Virginia “June” (Hook) Wygant. Jack moved to Ludington in 1989 where he operated his own charter boat “Jimmy Jack” and was known to many as Captain Jack. In his…
Frances Ann (Masten) Shinsky, 85, of Ludington, passed away on Thursday October 31, 2024. Fran was born on May 8, 1939, the daughter of the late John and Ann Marie (Gendrolius) Masten. She was a 1957 graduate of St. Simon High School. On June 28, 1958, she married her forever love, Russell Shinsky, Jr. They shared over 60 years together…
Robert “Bob” Allen Blackmer, 85, of Hart passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was the son of Robert and Donna Blackmer, born July 28, 1939. He was the older brother of Sharon and Marcia. Bob attended school in Shelby until his parents purchased Blackmer Supermarket in Elbridge Township. He graduated from Hart High School in…
Hadley Irene Schwandt, the daughter of Angela and Trevor Schwandt of Manistee, was born on Monday, November 4, 2024. Everly Lasher Rahn, the daughter of Brittany and Kreighton Rahn of Manistee, was born on Monday, November 4, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births Please Help Support Local News…
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