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2026 general election results: Meade, Branch townships

November 3, 2026

Unofficial results — Nov. 3, 2026 Meade Township The following are unofficial results from Meade Township, Precinct 1, in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election. Results were reported at 10:31 p.m. Registered voters: 175 Ballots cast: 94 Voter turnout: 53.71% U.S. House of Representatives, 2nd District John Moolenaar (R): 59 Ben Ambrose (D): 33 Charlotte Magoon (Green): 2 Richard Sills…

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Man’s ‘horror story’ ends with overturned conviction

November 3, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 42-year-old Pinconning man who was charged with threatening hotel guests with a handgun in 2024 has been cleared of all charges. Daniel James Bendtsen initially faced half a dozen charges in connection to the incident. It was…

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Ludington PD news, published Nov. 3, 2026

November 3, 2026

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 Ludington Police Department: Friday, Oct. 30, 2026: 10:52 p.m., a 34-year-old Ludington man was arrested for disorderly conduct and a bond…

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Local volunteers to receive Governor’s Service Awards

November 3, 2026

LANSING — A Fountain woman and an Oceana County youth organization are among 33 individuals, businesses and nonprofit organizations selected to receive the 2026 Governor’s Service Awards for their commitment…

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Recent births, published Nov. 3, 2026

November 3, 2026

The following births have been reported: Aaron Kenneth Thorne, the son of Hailey Smith and Connor Thorne of Fountain, was born on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Maeve Julia Covert, the daughter of…

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Toys for Tots/Gifts for Teens drive underway

November 3, 2026

SCOTTVILLE — FiveCAP Inc., in partnership with Synergy Media Inc., has launched the 54th annual Toys for Tots/Gifts for Teens program in Mason County to help ensure local children and…

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Obituary: Melvin Leonard Davis, 88, of Custer

November 3, 2026

Melvin Leonard Davis, 88, of Custer, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.  Melvin was born on September 11, 1938 in Muskegon, the son of Merlyn and Artis (Salsbury) Davis. …

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Wilson assumes duties as acting Mason County sheriff

November 2, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Mason County Undersheriff Derrek Wilson has assumed the duties of acting sheriff following the retirement of Sheriff Kim Cole, effective Saturday, Oct. 31. Under…

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Capt. James W. Martin: The father of Ludington’s carferry fleet

November 2, 2026

This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union, and the Mason County Historical Society. Masters of the Ludington Steamers Stories of Ludington’s cross-lake rail fleet captains and other…

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MCC Club Cohort to host retro arcade, video game night Nov. 21

November 2, 2026

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Club Cohort will host a Retro Arcade…

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LHS Drama Club to present ‘The Shakespeare Project’ Nov. 12-15

November 2, 2026

LUDINGTON — The Ludington High School Drama Club will bring the works of William Shakespeare into the modern world when it presents “The Shakespeare Project” Nov. 12-15 at L.F. Peterson…

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WSCC HumanKind series to explore impact of artificial intelligence

November 2, 2026

WSCC News is a presenation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press.  LUDINGTON — Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the world around us, but will these…

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Recent death: Allen Joseph Counard, 88, of Ludington

November 2, 2026

Allen Joseph Counard, 88, of Ludington, died on Monday, November 2, 2026. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing…

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Princess of Manistee ends cruising season with voyage to Ludington

November 1, 2026

This MCP Shipping Report is presented by Great Lakes Boat Blog by Rob Alway. Please consider subscribing to www.greatlakesboatblog.com for an exclusive page about the story of the maritime industry…

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Nickelena delivers barge from shipyard to Ludington

November 1, 2026

This MCP Shipping Report is presented by Great Lakes Boat Blog by Rob Alway. Please consider subscribing to www.greatlakesboatblog.com for an exclusive page about the story of the maritime industry…

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Obituary: Marion Joseph Dufon, 91, of Fountain

October 31, 2026

Marion Joseph Dufon, a gentle and kind-hearted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully in his family home on Saturday, October 24, 2026 surrounded by his loving family and…

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USS Silversides heads home following historic dry dock restoration

October 30, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MUSKEGON — After more than three months away from its home port, one of the most decorated American submarines of World War II is making its…

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A birthday worth coming home for: Life in a Great Lakes mariner’s family

October 30, 2026

This MCP Shipping Report is presented by Great Lakes Boat Blog by Rob Alway. Please consider subscribing to www.greatlakesboatblog.com for an exclusive page about the story of the maritime industry…

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County may consider $183,558 jail health care agreement, other contracts

October 30, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Board of Commissioners’ Finance, Personnel and Rules Committee will consider a proposed $183,558 annual agreement for medical services at…

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County considers sick-time payouts as employee health insurance costs rise 27%

October 30, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Board of Commissioners may consider allowing employees to cash out accumulated sick time to help offset a 27% increase…

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Mason County considers management agreements with two senior centers

October 30, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Mason County officials are considering temporary management agreements with two of the county’s four senior centers, a move that would give county…

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