By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief GRANT TOWNSHIP — On Tuesday, Nov. 12, a Free Soil-area institution will open, new and improved and slightly re-branded. Doc’s on the River, formerly Doc’s Sauble River Inn, 9121 N. US 31, is now owned by Dr. Andy Riemer. Over the past several months, the 80-plus-year-old restaurant and bar has undergone some major updates inside and…
West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press. LUDINGTON — The Ludington High School Drama Club will present Ray Bradbury’s “Fahrenheit 451” Thursday, Nov. 14, Friday, Nov. 15 and Sunday, Nov. 16 at L.F. Peterson Auditorium. “Fahrenheit 451 degrees is the temperature at which paper ignites,” said Christine Plummer,…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a break-in to a residence in the 2300 block of North 28th Street reported Wednesday, Nov. 6, around 12:30 a.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The sheriff’s office also investigated a…
Hadlee Alice Pranger, the daughter of Hannah and Timothy Pranger of New Era, was born on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births Please Help Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. The…
LUDINGTON — The Community Foundation for Mason County Youth Advisory Council (YAC) has announced that it has begun a new grant round to support youth recreation programs in Mason County. The grant round opened November 1, 2024, and applications will be accepted until January 2, 2025. The YAC Recreation Grant supports programs that seek to meet the needs of Mason County youth…
LUDINGTON — Voters in Mason County voted overwhelmingly to put Republican Donald J. Trump back into the White House Tuesday. Trump won Mason County by 10,830 votes (64 percent) versus 6,969 votes for Democratic candidate Kamala Harris. In Mason County, 6,754 voters voted straight party ticket for the Republican candidates on the ballot and 3,542 voted straight party ticket for…
The following are the total unofficial election results for all races and ballot issues in Mason County from the General Election, Nov. 5, 2024: _____________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will help us to continue to provide you with free local news. …
HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 52 year-old Hamlin Township woman faces multiple charges after allegedly refusing to remove a political candidate’s hat; assaulting the township clerk who asked her to remove it; and resisting arrest, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The incident occurred on Election Day Tuesday, Nov. 5, shortly before 1 p.m. at the Hamlin Township Hall. Mason…
LUDINGTON — Mike Winczewski and Alan Neushwander were elected to the Ludington Area Schools Board of Education Tuesday defeating incumbents Leona Ashley and Scott Foster along with challenger Bryan McCormick. Their terms begin Jan. 1, 2024. The unofficial results are as follows: Ashley: 2,456 Foster: 2,193 McCormick: 1,812 Neushwander: 3,187 Winczewski: 4,575
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Monday, Nov. 4, 2024: 8:51 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Stiles Road south of Townline Road, Victory Township. 3:37 p.m., car/deer crash, minor injury, US 10 west of Tuttle Road, Custer Township.…
Rylan Paul Meeker, the son of Mekayla and Boyd Meeker of Ludington, was born on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births Please Help Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. The easiest…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
Unofficial results Ludington Area Schools Board of Education Leona Ashley Scott Foster Brayn McCormick Alan Neushwander Mike Winczewski 147 102 87 111 198 193 151 139 246 321 298 268 229 451 633 224 192 140 335 489 0 0 3 1 2 143 117 138 142 214 159 118 161 248 312 125 109 94 121 255 137 143…
Unofficial results MCE Transportation Millage Yes No Branch Twp 137 110 Custer Twp 143 132 Eden Twp 81 79 Free Soil Twp 150 229 Grant Twp 0 0 Meade Twp 37 40 Sheridan Twp 252 223 Sherman Twp 185 180 TOTALS 985 993 Mason County Central Board of Education Nicole Birkett Nicole Sherretz MCC Board write-in Amber Twp 257…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER — Voters in the Mason County Eastern School District defeated a request for a .75 mill transportation millage by eight votes, 993-985. The five year millage would have raised $183,000 year to fund the school’s bus fleet, which would have included bus replacement, maintenance and fuel. Results per precinct are as follows: Branch Township: 137…
Unofficial results MCE Transportation Millage Yes No Branch Twp 137 110 Custer Twp 143 132 Eden Twp 81 79 Free Soil Twp 150 229 Grant Twp 0 0 Meade Twp 37 40 Sheridan Twp 252 223 Sherman Twp 185 180 TOTALS 985 993 Mason County Central Board of Education Nicole Birkett Nicole Sherretz MCC Board write-in Amber Twp 257 259…
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