Deputies busy with crashes

November 6, 2024

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.…

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Recent births, published Nov. 6, 2024

November 6, 2024

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…

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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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Contested local election results, 12:55 a.m.

November 6, 2024

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…

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Contested local election results, 12:45 a.m.

November 6, 2024

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…

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MCE transportation millage defeated

November 6, 2024

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…

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Contested local election results, 12:29 a.m.

November 6, 2024

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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Contested local election results, 12:21 a.m.

November 6, 2024

Unofficial results   MCE Transportation Millage Mason County Central Board of Education Yes No Nicole Birkett Nicole Sherretz MCC Board write-in Amber Twp 257 259 147 Branch Twp 137 110 129 121 27 Custer Twp 143 132 88 104 40 Eden Twp 81 79 50 48 23 Free Soil Twp 150 229 20 21 6 Grant Twp 0 0 132…

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Contested local election results, 12:16 a.m.

November 6, 2024

Unofficial results MCE Transportation Millage Mason County Central Board of Education Yes No Nicole Birkett Nicole Sherretz MCC Board write-in Amber Twp Branch Twp 137 110 129 121 27 Custer Twp 143 132 88 104 40 Eden Twp 81 79 50 48 23 Free Soil Twp 150 229 20 21 6 Grant Twp 0 0 132 133 36 Hamlin Twp…

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Crocker wins Sheridan Township supervisor race

November 6, 2024

SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — Republican Kelly Crocker has defeated Democrat Jeff Cormany 309-200 in the Sheridan Township supervisor race.  

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Contested Local Election Results, 11:21 p.m.

November 5, 2024

MCE Transportation Millage Mason County Central Board of Education Yes No Nicole Birkett Nicole Sherretz MCC Board write-in Amber Twp Branch Twp 137 110 129 121 27 Custer Twp 143 132 88 104 40 Eden Twp 81 79 50 48 23 Free Soil Twp 150 229 20 21 6 Grant Twp 0 0 132 133 36 Hamlin Twp 1 Hamlin…

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Miszewski, Stakenas win Sherman Township board races

November 5, 2024

SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Republicans Chelsea Miszewski and William Stakenas won the two open seats on the Sherman Township Board of Trustees defeating Democratic incumbent Lori Cregg. Results: Cregg (D): 213 Miszewski (R): 337 Stakenas (R): 330    

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Contested Local Election Results, 11:08 p.m.

November 5, 2024

MCE Transportation Millage Mason County Central Board of Education Yes No Nicole Birkett Nicole Sherretz MCC Board write-in Amber Twp Branch Twp 137 110 129 121 27 Custer Twp 143 132 88 104 40 Eden Twp 81 79 50 48 23 Free Soil Twp 150 229 20 21 6 Grant Twp 0 0 132 133 36 Hamlin Twp 1 Hamlin…

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Miss Sawyer to attend Spirit of America Youth Leadership Program

November 5, 2024

LUDINGTON — Sawyer Hendrickson, a Ludington High School sophomore has been chosen to attend Founding Forward’s Spirit of America Youth Leadership Program on November 7-10, 2024 in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.  Sawyer was chosen by leadership at AMVETS through its National Americanism Contest and by the AMVETS National Ladies Auxiliary, for her continued work supporting servicemen and servicewomen and veterans with Miss Sawyer’s Kids With A Cause, a…

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A word about sending us information

November 5, 2024

Dear Readers, As a news service, we are more than happy to promote local community organizations and their events. In order for us to publish information about your organization and its events, I am asking that you send an email with the appropriate information: Who, what, where, when, and why. This email should be sent as plain text in the…

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Christmas events 2024

November 5, 2024

The following Christmas events scheduled for Mason and Oceana counties have been reported to Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. If your organization is holding an event, please email: allison@mediagroup31.com. Begin the subject line with “Christmas Event.” The following are Christmas events scheduled in Oceana and Mason counties: Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024: 6 p.m., tree lighting, Getty Park, Village…

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Community Foundation offering wish lists for local nonprofits

November 5, 2024

LUDINGTON — As part of philanthropy leadership, the Community Foundation for Mason County recently published its Community Wish Lists. This unique initiative invites local nonprofits to share their immediate funding needs with the community, providing a direct and impactful way for individuals and organizations to make a difference. This year, 88 wishes have been submitted, totaling over $179,000 in funding…

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