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Cole likely to win Republican nomination for 32nd State Senate District

August 5, 2026

Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole appeared headed for victory Tuesday in the Republican primary for Michigan’s 32nd State Senate District, building a commanding lead over challenger Max Riekse with strong support across Mason, Oceana and Muskegon counties. With unofficial results available from three of the district’s five counties, Cole had received 11,911 votes to Riekse’s 3,269. Cole carried Mason County…

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Mason, Oceana voters renew 911 operating millage by overwhelming margin

August 5, 2026

Voters in Mason and Oceana counties overwhelmingly approved the renewal of the Mason-Oceana 911 operating millage Tuesday, extending funding for the region’s emergency dispatch system through 2031. Unofficial election results showed the proposal received a combined 10,657 yes votes and 3,780 no votes across the…

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Voters renew county road patrol services millage by wide margin

August 5, 2026

LUDINGTON — Mason County voters approved the renewal of the county’s road patrol services millage Tuesday, giving continued financial support for additional patrol deputies with the Mason County Sheriff’s Office. Unofficial election results show the eight-year renewal passed by a vote of 5,189 to 2,877,…

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Mason County Central helped shape three local school superintendents

August 5, 2026

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…

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Domestic assault arrests, disorderly conduct citations top police news

August 5, 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: Tuesday, Aug. 4,…

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Ludington mayoral race will be Stibitz and Hoekstra

August 5, 2026

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…

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Amber Township passes road millage

August 5, 2026

AMBER TOWNSHIP — Amber Township voters approved a 10-year road maintenance and improvements millage Tuesday, giving the township additional funding for road work through 2037. Unofficial results from the Aug.…

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Anderson leads 101st House GOP primary vote in eastern Mason County townships

August 5, 2026

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,…

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Free Soil Township passes community center millage

August 5, 2026

FREE SOIL — Free Soil Township voters approved renewal of a 0.5-mill property tax Tuesday to continue funding the operation and maintenance of the Free Soil Community Center. The proposal…

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Eden Township voters pass road millage

August 5, 2026

EDEN TOWNSHIP — Eden Township voters approved a six-year renewal of the township’s road maintenance, improvements and brining millage Tuesday. The proposal passed 108-56, according to unofficial results from the…

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Mason-Oceana 911 log, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2026

August 5, 2026

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…

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32nd senate district Republican race results to date, 18 precints reporting

August 4, 2026

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…

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911, road patrol ballot initiatives results, to date, 18 precincts reporting

August 4, 2026

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…

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911, road patrol ballot initiatives results, to date, 16 precincts reporting

August 4, 2026

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…

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32nd senate district Republican race results to date, 16 precints reporting

August 4, 2026

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…

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911, road patrol ballot initiatives results, to date, 12 precincts reporting

August 4, 2026

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…

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32nd senate district Republican race results to date, 12 precints reporting

August 4, 2026

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…

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Ballot Proposals results, 8 precincts reporting

August 4, 2026

Ballot Proposal Results, to date Eight precincts have reported in so far. Here are the results for the ballot proposals to date:

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Branch Township voters renew road millage

August 4, 2026

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…

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$75,000 pickup truck stolen from dealership lot

August 4, 2026

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…

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Warrant arrests top police activity

August 4, 2026

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…

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