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Amidon likely winner of 32nd Senate District race

November 4, 2026

Democrat Rebecca Amidon is the likely winner of Michigan’s 32nd Senate District race, defeating Republican Kim Cole by 2,362 votes, according to unofficial results from Tuesday’s general election. All precincts in the five-county district have reported. Amidon received 60,311 votes, or 51%, compared to Cole’s 57,949 votes, or 49%. Cole, the four-term Mason County sheriff, carried three of the district’s…

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79th District Court felony arraignments, published Nov. 4, 2026

November 4, 2026

LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned on felony and high-court misdemeanor charges in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Corey James Ottgen, year of birth 1983, a high-court misdemeanor of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct. Offense date: June 1, 2026. Bail: $5,000/personal recognizance (PR). Probable cause…

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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…

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MCC inducts 25 students into National Honor Society

November 4, 2026

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central High School inducted 25 students into its National…

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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…

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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:…

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Obituary: Allen Joseph Counard, 88, of Ludington

November 4, 2026

Allen Joseph Counard, a devoted husband and father and respected trial attorney, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at the age of 88. After living on Grosse Ile…

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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…

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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:…

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MCE operating millage passes; sinking fund proposal rejected

November 4, 2026

Mason County Eastern operating millage passes by 53 votes; sinking fund proposal rejected CUSTER — Voters in the Mason County Eastern School District narrowly approved an operating millage restoration proposal…

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2026 General Election: Custer Township

November 4, 2026

Unofficial results from the Nov. 3, 2026 general election. Registered voters: 1,085 Ballots cast: 453 Voter turnout: 41.75% U.S. House of Representatives, 2nd District John Moolenaar (R): 310 Ben Ambrose…

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Stibitz elected Ludington mayor; voters reject charter amendment

November 3, 2026

LUDINGTON — Cheri Stibitz has been elected mayor of Ludington, defeating Carol Hoekstra by 76 votes in Tuesday’s general election. Stibitz will succeed Mayor Mark Barnett, who did not seek…

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2026 general election results: Victory Township

November 3, 2026

Mason County precincts reporting: 14 of 22 Unofficial results — Nov. 3, 2026 Victory Township reported 706 ballots cast out of 1,303 registered voters, representing a turnout of 54.18%. U.S.…

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2026 general election results: Sherman Township

November 3, 2026

Mason County — Nov. 3, 2026 UNOFFICIAL RESULTS — Sherman Township, Precinct 1 Mason County precincts reporting: 14 of 22 (63.6%) The following results are from the Sherman Township Precinct…

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2026 general election results: Sheridan Township

November 3, 2026

 Mason County — Nov. 3, 2026 UNOFFICIAL RESULTS — Sheridan Township, Precinct 1 Mason County precincts reporting: 13 of 22 (59.1%) The following results are from the Sheridan Township Precinct…

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2026 general election results: Logan Township

November 3, 2026

Mason County — Nov. 3, 2026 UNOFFICIAL RESULTS — Logan Township, Precinct 1 The following results are from the Logan Township Precinct 1 report for the Nov. 3 general election.…

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2026 general election results: Summit Township (Precinct 1)

November 3, 2026

Mason County — Nov. 3, 2026 UNOFFICIAL RESULTS — Summit Township, Precinct 1 The following results are from the Summit Township Precinct 1 report for the Nov. 3 general election.…

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2026 general election results: City of Ludington (Precinct 2)

November 3, 2026

Mason County — Nov. 3, 2026 UNOFFICIAL RESULTS — City of Ludington, Precinct 2 The following results are from the City of Ludington Precinct 2 report for the Nov. 3…

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2026 general election results: Pere Marquette Charter Township (Precinct 1)

November 3, 2026

PERE MARQUETTE CHARTER TOWNSHIP The following are unofficial results from Pere Marquette Charter Township Precinct 1 in the Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, general election. Voter turnout Registered voters: 2,200 Ballots…

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2026 general election results: Eden Township (Precinct 1)

November 3, 2026
2026 general election results: Eden Township (Precinct 1)

Mason County — Nov. 3, 2026 UNOFFICIAL RESULTS — Eden Township, Precinct 1 The following results are from the Eden Township Precinct 1 report for the Nov. 3 general election.…

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2026 general election results: City of Ludington (Precinct 6)

November 3, 2026

Mason County — Nov. 3, 2026 UNOFFICIAL RESULTS — City of Ludington, Precinct 6 The following results are from the City of Ludington Precinct 6 report for the Nov. 3…

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