LUDINGTON — Ludington City Councilor Cheri Stibitz and Carol Hoekstra advanced to the Nov. 3 general election Tuesday after finishing as the top two vote-getters in the city’s three-way mayoral primary, according to unofficial results. Stibitz led the field with 823 votes, while Hoekstra received 507 votes. Beth Elliott finished third with 479 votes and was eliminated from the race.…
LUDINGTON — Gary Anderson held a narrow lead in the Republican primary for the 101st House District among the eastern Mason County townships Tuesday, winning the combined vote in Branch, Logan and Meade townships. Unofficial results from the three precincts showed Anderson with 67 votes,…
Mason and Oceana county law enforcement agencies and emergency responders handled a wide range of calls Tuesday, Aug. 4, including reports of indecent exposure, a criminal sexual conduct complaint, domestic incidents, a suspected impaired driver, crashes, juvenile complaints and numerous traffic stops. In Mason County,…
Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Three local school superintendents who now lead…
With results reported from 18 Mason County precincts, Kim Cole holds a commanding lead over Max Riekse in the Republican primary for the 32nd state Senate District. Please Support Local…
MASON COUNTY — The following are the unofficial results so far for the 911 and Mason County Sheriff’s Office road patrol millage renewals, with 18 precincts reporting. Additional precincts have…
MASON COUNTY — The following are the unofficial results so far for the 911 and Mason County Sheriff’s Office road patrol millage renewals, with 16 precincts reporting. Additional precincts have…
With 16 of the county’s precincts reporting, Kim Cole has received 1,737 votes, or 92.1%, compared to 149 votes, or 7.9%, for challenger Max Riekse. By precinct, the unofficial results…
MASON COUNTY — The following are the unofficial results so far for the 911 and Mason County Sheriff’s Office road patrol millage renewals, with 12 precincts reporting. Additional precincts have…
With 12 of the county’s precincts reporting, Kim Cole has received 1,737 votes, or 92.1%, compared to 149 votes, or 7.9%, for challenger Max Riekse. By precinct, the unofficial results…
Ballot Proposal Results, to date Eight precincts have reported in so far. Here are the results for the ballot proposals to date:
BRANCH TOWNSHIP — Branch Township voters overwhelmingly approved the renewal of a road maintenance, improvements and brining millage during Tuesday’s primary election. According to unofficial results, the proposal passed by…
AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating the theft of a 2022 black Dodge Ram TRX pickup truck valued at $75,000, according to Trooper…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Mason County Monday, Aug. 3, 2026: 7:17…
The following births have been reported: Freya Amber-Rose Sadecki, the daughter of Aedily Kelley and Nathan Sadecki of Fountain, was born on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. Baker Alan Calhoun, the son of…
West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Special Education Teacher – MoCI at Mason County Eastern Schools. Bachelor’s degree and valid teacher certification with special education…
This MCP Boat Blog is presented by Manistee Harbor Tours, operator of the Princess of Manistee, and the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, www.masoncountymihistory.org. Story and photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MANISTEE —…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 67-year-old Itasca, Ill. man and his 58-year-old female passenger, also from Itasca, Ill., both received serious injuries after he pulled off of the northbound US…
BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 42-year-old Branch man was arrested for fleeing and eluding police and driving while license revoked after he led a Mason County sheriff’s deputy on a chase…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Friday, July 31, 2026:…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief BATH, Maine — A new U.S. Navy warship honoring one of Ludington’s greatest military heroes was christened Saturday at Bath Iron Works, ensuring the legacy of…
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