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VanderWall easily wins 35th senate seat.

November 7, 2018

VanderWall easily wins 35th senate seat. Curt VanderWall will be the next state senator to represent this area. The Ludington Republican easily defeated his opponents, Democrat Mike Taillard and Libertarian Timothy Coon. VanderWall received 72,739 (63%) of the votes, Taillard received 39,989 (35%) and Coon received 3,035 (3%). Currently VanderWall is the representative of the 101st Michigan House of Representatives…

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O’Malley takes 101st House seat. 

November 7, 2018

O’Malley takes 101st House seat.  Republican Jack O’Malley defeated Democrat Kathy Wiejaczka to become the next representative of Michigan’s 101st House of Representative district, which includes Mason, Manistee, Benzie, and Leelanau counties. O’Malley won by 58% of the votes, 28,249-20,714. “I am honored,” O’Malley said this morning. “To receive an individual’s vote is a very precious thing to me. Knowing…

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Barker, Tomaszewski win WSCC board seats.

November 7, 2018

Barker, Tomaszewski win WSCC board seats. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — James Barker was re-elected to the West Shore Community College Board of Trustees Tuesday evening. Joining him will be new member Randal Tomaszewski. Barker received a total of 12,209 votes, Tomaszewski received 10,470 while James Scatena received 10,364. The college district includes all of Mason and Manistee counties along with portions…

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Obituary: Anita Freeland, 77, Ludington

November 7, 2018

Obituary: Anita Freeland, 77, Ludington Anita L. Freeland, age 77, of Ludington passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2018. She was born July 9, 1941 in Ludington. She is survived by her husband Laval and her son William. A memorial service will be held Friday, November 16, 2018 at 2 p.m. with visitation starting at 1 p.m. at the Oak Grove…

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Obituary: Jordan James, 20, Pentwater

November 7, 2018

Obituary: Jordan James, 20, Pentwater Jordan James, 20, of Pentwater, passed away on Saturday, November 3, 2018.   Jordan was born on November 4, 1997 in Battle Creek, the son of Jesse and Penny (Schultz) James.  He attended Mason County Central Schools and was planning on attending adult education classes to complete his schooling.  Jordan enjoyed fishing, bike riding, walking,…

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