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Obituary: Larry Martz, 75, of Ludington

November 6, 2024

Larry Delos Martz, 75, of Ludington, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024. Larry was born on August 9, 1949, the son of the late Delos and Loretta (Terryn) Martz. He was a graduate of Mason County Eastern schools in 1967. He attended college in Ft. Pierce, Florida, earning his associate degree in business. In 1968 he enlisted into the…

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Republican candidates win PM Township seats

November 6, 2024

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The four Republican candidates running for seats on the Pere Marquette Charter Township Board of Trustees prevailed Tuesday evening, defeating the only Democratic candidate, Ron Soberalski. Soberalski, along with Andrew Kmetz III, James Nordlund and Henry Rasmussen were all incumbents while Megan Tresnak is a newcomer to the township board. Results were as follows: Ron Soberalski…

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Shaw defeats Cain in Ludington 5th ward council race

November 6, 2024

LUDINGTON — Mike Shaw has defeated incumbent Wally Cain in the Ludington City Council fifth ward race 263-176. Shaw will take office on Jan. 1, 2025. Cain has held the seat for the past four years.

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MCC school board election results

November 6, 2024

SCOTTVILLE — Unofficial results for Mason County Central Board of Education for three open seats showed Nicole Birkett receiving 1,640 votes and Nicole Sherretz receiving 1,694 votes. Additionally, 706 write-in votes were received. Three people had declared their candidacy for write-in including incumbent Oscar Davila, Stephanie Stakenas and Margaret Greiner. Write-in winners are expected to be announced after the Board…

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Greenslait elected Hamlin supervisor, noise millage fails

November 6, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Republican Marta Greenslait has been elected supervisor of Hamlin Township, easily defeating her opponent, Drew Poll, 1,223 to 494. Poll was not affiliated with a political party. Greenslait will replace Nancy Vandervest on Jan. 1, 2025. Vandervest has held the position for 20 years. A millage increase of up to .5 mill was…

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