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Prestin gains Republican support in 38th Senate District

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State Rep. David Prestin, R-Cedar River, held a sizable lead over former state Rep. Beau LaFave in the Republican primary for Michigan's 38th District Senate seat with about 95% of precincts reporting early Wednesday. District totals showed Prestin with 53% of the vote to 47% for LaFave, an advantage of nearly 2,000 votes. The Senate seat will be vacated by Sen. Ed McBroom, R-Waucedah Township, who is term-limited. Democratic candidate Kelli Van Ginhoven ran unopposed in Tuesday's primary, while Sara Cambensy is running an independent campaign.

Millage renewals approved in Dickinson County

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Millage renewals for Dickinson County roads and the Norway-Vulcan Senior Citizens Center were approved in Tuesday's primary election, along with a joint millage in Breen, Felch and West Branch townships for Nordic Ambulance. The proposed county-wide road millage of 0.5 mills, or 50 cents per $1,000 of taxable value, was renewed for five years by a vote of 3,990 yes to 1,397 no. It will raise an estimated $587,037 in 2027. The proposed Norway-Vulcan senior millage was 0.5 mills, or 50 cents per $1,000 of taxable value, for four years. It was approved in the city of Norway, 465 yes to ...

Millages approved in Iron County

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Voters in the West Iron County School District approved a sinking fund replacement millage proposal on Tuesday, according to unofficial results posted on the Iron County website. The total was 1,100 yes to 717 no. With a previously approved sinking fund millage expiring this year, the district sought a levy not to exceed 0.85 mills, or 85 cents per $1,000 for 10 years beginning in 2027. It will raise about $332,830 in the first year. The millage is for such purposes as the repair or construction of buildings, security improvements, technology and student transportation. According to ...

ADRC, Florence center offers Trackchair for trails

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FLORENCE, Wis. — The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Florence County and the Wild Rivers Interpretive Center have collaborated to allow residents to borrow an all-terrain Trackchair between Aug. 17-22. The Trackchair has triangle tracks that allow individuals with limited mobility to go off-road and enjoy outdoor trails. The chair was made available through Midstate Independent Living Choices of Stevens Point, Wis. The chair can be reserved from the interpretive center. It will also be available to one person during the next ADRC Hiking Group on Aug. 19 at the Fumee ...