Woman sentenced to prison for meth

November 8, 2023

Woman sentenced to prison for meth LUDINGTON — A 41-year-old woman was sentenced in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Nov. 7, to a prison term of 13 months to 40 years for methamphetamine possession, according to court records. Cristy Ann Pider pleaded guilty, Oct. 3. A misdemeanor charge of larceny less than $200 was dismissed. She received credit for…

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Obituary: Marvin Coker, 87, of Scottville

November 8, 2023

Obituary: Marvin Coker, 87, of Scottville Marvin Dale Coker, 87, of Scottville, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023. Marv was born on January 30, 1936, the son of the late William and Clara (Garrett) Coker. In 1954, he graduated from Brethren High School. On November 15, 1956, he married his forever love, Constance (Shumsky) Coker. Together they shared over…

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Recent births, posted Nov. 8, 2023

November 8, 2023

Recent births, posted Nov. 8, 2023 Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. The following births have been reported: Max…

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Recent death: Andreas Peter Rose, 79, of Ludington

November 8, 2023

Andreas Peter Rose, 79, of Ludington, died on Saturday, November 4, 2023. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths

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Employment Opportunity: Deputy Juvenile Register/Family Court Specialist

November 8, 2023

Employment Opportunity: Deputy Juvenile Register/Family Court Specialist Mason County Juvenile Court Duties include all non-judicial tasks and responsibilities associated with managing Family Court cases.  This position will also work closely with the Juvenile Register assisting with the handling of juvenile court cases, along with the Probate Judge. Employees must meet the minimum requirements, conditions of employment, and be able to…

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MCC bonds defeated

November 7, 2023

MCC bonds defeated SCOTTVILLE — The majority of voters in the Mason County Central School District sent another message Tuesday that supporting education is not a priority as they defeated both millage proposals. Proposal 1, which focused on critical repairs to the district’s 64-year-old high school, safety and security, along with repairs to the district’s streets and parking lots, was…

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LASD operating millage renewal passes

November 7, 2023

LASD operating millage renewal passes LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area School District’s state-mandated millage renewal proposal passed Tuesday evening, 1,821-1,061. The passage of the bond assures LASD will continue to levy 18 mills operating millage, which is exempted by homestead properties. Read more on the millage here.  

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LASD election results, unofficial, 11:25 p.m

November 7, 2023

LASD election results, unofficial, 11:25 p.m LASD Yes LASD No Amber 75 65 Hamlin 1 & 2 474 298 PM 1 137 70 PM 2 289 161 Riverton 0 1 Summit 45 39 Ludington 1 168 100 Ludington 2 149 65 Ludington 3 185 71 Ludington 4 71 53 Ludington 5 122 64 Ludington 6 77 53 Ludington Early Voting…

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LASD election results, 11:15 p.m.

November 7, 2023

LASD election results, 11:15 p.m. LASD Yes LASD No Amber 75 65 Hamlin 1 & 2 474 298 PM 1 137 70 PM 2 289 161 Riverton 0 1 Summit 45 39 Ludington 1 168 100 Ludington 2 149 65 Ludington 3 185 71 Ludington 4 71 53 Ludington 5 122 64 Ludington 6 77 53 Totals 1792 1040

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MCC election results, 10:51 p.m.

November 7, 2023

MCC election results, 10:51 p.m. MCC Proposal 1 MCC Proposal 2 No Yes No Yes No Amber 193 177 140 232 Branch 56 62 40 76 Custer 42 58 30 69 Eden 22 15 18 19 Free Soil 5 16 1 20 Grant 36 62 27 71 Logan 18 45 12 50 Riverton 167 160 109 215 Sherman 32 23…

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MCC election results, 10:45 p.m.

November 7, 2023

MCC election results, 10:45 p.m. MCC Proposal 1 MCC Proposal 2 No Yes No Yes No Amber 193 177 140 232 Branch 56 62 40 76 Custer 42 58 30 69 Eden 22 15 18 19 Free Soil 5 16 1 20 Grant 36 62 27 71 Logan 18 45 12 50 Riverton 167 160 109 215 Sherman 32 23…

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MCC election results, 10:29 p.m.

November 7, 2023

MCC election results, 10:29 p.m. MCC Proposal 1 MCC Proposal 2 No Yes No Yes No Amber 193 177 140 232 Branch 56 62 40 76 Custer 42 58 30 69 Eden 22 15 18 19 Free Soil 5 16 1 20 Grant 36 62 27 71 Logan 18 45 12 50 Riverton 167 160 109 215 Sherman 32 23…

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LASD election results, 10:29 p.m.

November 7, 2023

LASD election results, 10:29 p.m. LASD Yes LASD No Amber 75 65 Hamlin 1 Hamlin 2 PM 1 137 70 PM 2 289 161 Riverton 0 1 Summit 45 39 Ludington 1 168 100 Ludington 2 Ludington 3 185 71 Ludington 4 71 53 Ludington 5 122 64 Ludington 6 Totals 1092 624

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MCC election results to date, 10:17 p.m.

November 7, 2023

MCC election results to date, 10:17 p.m. MCC Proposal 1 MCC Proposal 2 No Yes No Yes No Amber Branch 56 62 40 76 Custer 42 58 30 69 Eden 22 15 18 19 Free Soil 5 16 1 20 Grant 36 62 27 71 Logan 18 45 12 50 PM 1 PM 2 Riverton 167 160 109 215 Sherman…

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LASD election results to date, 10:17 p.m.

November 7, 2023

LASD election results to date, 10:17 p.m. LASD Yes LASD No Amber Hamlin 1 Hamlin 2 PM 1 137 70 PM 2 289 161 Riverton 0 1 Summit 45 39 Ludington 1 Ludington 2 Ludington 3 Ludington 4 71 53 Ludington 5 122 64 Ludington 6 Totals 664 388

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Iteen wins PM Township treasurer race

November 7, 2023

Iteen wins PM Township treasurer race Sarah Iteen will be the next Pere Marquette Charter Township treasurer. Iteen defeated incumbent Karie Bleau 544 to 108 in a recall election.  

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MCC election results to date, 10:09 p.m.

November 7, 2023

MCC election results to date, 10:09 p.m. MCC Proposal 1 MCC Proposal 2 No Yes No Yes No Amber Branch 56 62 40 76 Custer 42 58 30 69 Eden 22 15 18 19 Free Soil 5 16 1 20 Grant 36 62 27 71 Logan 18 45 12 50 PM 1 PM 2 Riverton Sherman Victory Scottville 1 Scottville…

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LASD election results to date, 10 p.m.

November 7, 2023

LASD election results to date, 10 p.m. LASD Yes LASD No Amber Hamlin 1 Hamlin 2 PM 1 PM 2 Riverton Summit Ludington 1 Ludington 2 Ludington 3 Ludington 4 71 53 Ludington 5 122 64 Ludington 6 Totals 193 117 Ludington Area School District Operating Millage Renewal Proposal This proposal will allow the school district to continue to levy…

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MCC election results to date, 9:58 p.m.

November 7, 2023

MCC election results to date, 9:58 p.m. MCC Proposal 1 MCC Proposal 2 No Yes No Yes No Amber Branch 56 62 40 76 Custer Eden 22 15 18 19 Free Soil 5 16 1 20 Grant 36 62 27 71 Logan PM 1 PM 2 Riverton Sherman Victory Scottville 1 Scottville 2 Totals 119 155 86 186   Mason…

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LASD election results to date…

November 7, 2023

LASD election results to date…9:33 p.m. LASD Yes LASD No Amber Hamlin 1 Hamlin 2 PM 1 PM 2 Riverton Summit Ludington 1 Ludington 2 Ludington 3 Ludington 4 71 53 Ludington 5 Ludington 6 Totals 71 53   Ludington Area School District Operating Millage Renewal Proposal This proposal will allow the school district to continue to levy the statutory…

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MCC Election Results to date

November 7, 2023

MCC Election Results to date, 9:30 p.m. MCC Proposal 1 MCC Proposal 2 No Yes No Yes No Amber Branch Custer Eden 22 15 18 19 Free Soil 5 16 1 20 Grant Logan PM 1 PM 2 Riverton Sherman Victory Scottville 1 Scottville 2 Totals 27 31 19 39   Mason County Central Bond Proposal 1 Shall Mason County…

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