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Prestin, Johnson, Barr prevail in contested primary races

Republican voters in Michigan’s 38th Senate District nominated state Rep. David Prestin, R-Cedar River, as their candidate Tuesday with 53% of the vote to 47% for Beau LaFave. Prestin’s reported margin of victory was less than 2,000 votes and came in a race that had Upper Peninsula lawmakers endorsing Prestin while U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Watersmeet, endorsed LaFave — a former state representative from Iron Mountain. Current 38th District state Sen. Ed McBroom, R-Waucedah Township, who is leaving office due to term limits, was among the lawmakers endorsing Prestin. McBroom ...

Millage renewals approved across Dickinson County

IRON MOUNTAIN — Turnout in Dickinson County was about 30% in Tuesday's primary election as voters approved millage renewals by comfortable margins for roads and the Norway-Vulcan Senior Citizens Center, among others. The Dickinson County Road Commission sought renewal of a levy of 0.5 ...

Iron County voters support millage proposals

West Iron County School District voters approved a sinking fund replacement millage on Tuesday, one of a number of tax proposals to gain support in the county. The West Iron vote 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 ...

El-Sayed edges Stevens in Democratic primary for US Senate in Michigan

DETROIT – After a grueling primary that saw attacks from Republicans and establishment Democrats alike, Abdul El-Sayed won his race to be the party’s nominee to face Republican former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers in the November general election. Unofficial election results show that ...

Lake Antoine Classic early registration deadline today

IRON MOUNTAIN — The 49th-annual Lake Antoine Classic will be Saturday, Aug. 15, at Lake Antoine Park, with all proceeds from the race staying in the community to support Special Olympics. Competitive events include a 15K run around Fumee, 5-mile run around Lake Antoine, and a 5K run along Lake Antoine. Non-competitive events include 15K bike around Fumee, 5-mile walk around Lake Antoine, and a 5K walk along Lake Antoine. Registration and complete race details can be found through Runsignup.com — search for 2026 Lake Antoine Classic. Race fees will increase $5 per event at the ...

Michigan voters approve 96% of road millage renewals

LANSING — Voters across Michigan expressed support for local road millages during Tuesday's primary election, approving 92% of new millages and 96% of renewal proposals on local ballots, according to data provided by Lansing-based Gongwer News Service. Residents in counties, cities, villages and townships voted to continue or expand their investment in local roads to complement the additional state dollars pledged from the 2025 Road Funding Package. A total of 156 local road millage proposals — 107 renewals and 50 increases — appeared on ballots across the state. That number ...