Election 2024

Beth Hand announces candidacy for Mason County prosecutor

March 25, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — Mason County Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Beth Hand has announced her candidacy for the Republican nomination for Mason County prosecutor. Hand is among three candidates who have announced their intention to run for the Mason County prosecutor position. Lauren Kreinbrink, who is currently the Mason County prosecutor, is not seeking re-election. Hand graduated…

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Prosecutor will not seek additional term

March 19, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Mason County Prosecuting Attorney Lauren Kreinbrink will not serve a second term. Kreinbrink, who was elected in 2019, sent an email to various county court employees, county employees, and private practice attorneys on Jan. 30 announcing that she will not be seeking re-election. MCP obtained the email through the Michigan Freedom of Information Act…

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Lederer second to announce candidacy for prosecutor

March 18, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Ludington-based attorney Becky Lederer announced her candidacy for the Republican nomination for Mason County prosecutor. Lederer, who resides in Branch Township, has been a court-appointed defense attorney since 2006, serving in Mason, Manistee, and Lake counties. “I have worked in every aspect of both criminal and family courts, except in prosecution,” Lederer said. “I…

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Miller announces candidacy for prosecutor

March 17, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Jordan Miller of Ludington has announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Mason County prosecutor. Miller is currently the chief assistant prosecutor for the Manistee County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. “I am very excited for the opportunity to serve,” said Miller. “I have been an attorney for 10 years now, including the last five…

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Cole announces he will seek 4th term as sheriff

February 9, 2024

Cole announces he will seek 4th term as sheriff By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Kim Cole announced Thursday that he will seek a fourth term as Mason County sheriff. Cole is already among only one of four men who have served more than three terms as sheriff of Mason County since it was formed in 1855 and, if re-elected…

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