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Ptaszenski retains treasurer seat in Hamlin Township recall

November 4, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Incumbent Republican Susan Ptaszenski defeated challenger Tim Walden in Tuesday’s recall election for Hamlin Township treasurer, retaining the position she has held through a recall effort that began earlier this year. According to unofficial election results from the Mason County Clerk’s Office, Ptaszenski received 1,232 votes compared to 614 for Walden, who ran…

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Ludington Area Schools Board of Education election results

November 4, 2026

2026 General Election — Nov. 3, 2026 Unofficial results — Mason County All 11 Mason County precincts in the Ludington Area Schools district have reported. Three seats were available on the Ludington Area Schools Board of Education. Brad Reed, Julie Keson and Kelly Parker received the most votes. Overall vote totals Brad Reed — 5,389 Julie Keson — 3,193 Kelly…

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Police news, published Nov. 4, 2026

November 4, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity: Monday, Nov. 2, 2026: 4:35 a.m., car/deer crash, West US 10 and North Amber Road, Pere Marquette Township.  6:07 a.m., vehicle crash, no injuries, 3000 block of South Pere Marquette Highway. Branch Township.   8:34…

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2026 general election results: MCC Board of Education

November 4, 2026

Unofficial results — Nov. 3, 2026 Four seats were available on the Mason County Central Board of Education, with six candidates seeking election. Stephanie Stakenas, Barry Pleiness, Gena Nelson and Steven A. Griswold have won the four seats. Complete districtwide totals Stephanie Stakenas: 2,043 Barry Pleiness: 1,680 Gena Nelson: 1,625 Steven A. Griswold: 1,506 Margaret Greiner: 1,332 Darrell Storvik: 776…

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2026 general election results: City of Scottville

November 4, 2026

Mason County precincts reporting: 21 of 22 City of Scottville precincts reporting: 1 of 1 (100%) Unofficial results — Nov. 3, 2026 Registered voters: 1,095 Ballots cast: 454 Voter turnout: 41.46% Scottville City Commission — at-large Vote for three. Mackenna Kokx leads with 204 votes. Jamie Daws and Dixie Spore are tied for second. Mackenna Kokx: 204 Jamie Daws: 164…

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