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Tyndall and Rouwhorst win Sheridan Township trustee Republican nominations

August 6, 2024

Jennifer Tyndall and Rich Rouwhorst will be the Republican candidates for the available seats on the Sheridan Township board of trustees in the November General Election. There were no Democratic candidates. Unofficial results: Robert Banwell, 63 Edward A. Lijewski, 49 Rich Rouwhorst, 76 Jennifer Tyndall, 83  

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WWII veteran honored for service

August 6, 2024

By Brooke Hammond, MCP Intern PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) presented David Wiliam Bonnard, Jr., with a plaque and patriotic quilt for his service in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Throughout high school Bonnard was known as a remarkable swimmer and marksman—competing on his school’s swim team and rifle team. After graduating high…

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Senior millage request passes by 60%

August 6, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief A request to renew a millage to support senior citizen services in Mason County passed 4,609 to 1,823, nearly 60% during the Tuesday, Aug. 6 primary election. The millage rate, not to exceed .2979 mill, will generate about $739,783 annually for six years. A mill is calculated as $0.2979 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation on…

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Obituary: Carol Kistler, 71, of Pentwater

August 6, 2024

Carol (Larson) Kistler, 71, of Pentwater, passed away on August 5, 2024.  She was surrounded by her loving family. Carol was born February 1, 1953, in Ludington, to Wilton and Muriel Larson. On July 28, 1973, Carol married the love of her life, Mike Kistler, in Pentwater. Carol worked at the Oceana Medical Care Facility in Hart, for 34 years. …

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Tuesday is primary election day; list of candidates, polling places

August 5, 2024

Tuesday, Aug. 6 is the Michigan primary election. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. During Tuesday’s election, partisan candidates will be selected to be their party’s nominee for the Nov. 5 General Election. Additionally, in some non-partisan races, if there are more than two candidates, the voters will narrow their choices to two finalists for the…

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