An 18-mill renewal was okayed in Chesaning 504-274. The levy has been in effect since 1994.

The measure, which taxes owners of businesses, second homes and non-agricultural property, contributes about $950,000 to the district's annual budget.

New Lothrop voters gave the nod to a 5-mill levy on the non-homestead tax that will restore approximately 2.3 mills that have been rolled off in recent years. The request passed 190-143.

Despite the lack of contested board of education races in the Tri-County Citizen coverage area, a few new faces will be joining local school boards in June.

In Chesaning, Kevin Fesler and incumbent Bob Bell edged out write-in candidate Linda Shephard for two four-year seats. Bell received 615 votes, Fesler, 453 and Shephard, 205. Denise Edgar was unchallenged in her bid to finish out the two years of the seat she was appointed to last year. She received 688 votes.

Steven McNally will finish out the two years of the St. Charles Board of Education seat he was appointed to last year. He received 183 votes, while ballot newcomer John Howell received 64.

Former board member James Swartzendruber won the district's lone four-year seat, garnering 117 votes. Challengers Duane Reyhl and William Flattery, received 105 and 37 votes, respectively.

Candidates were unchallenged in Montrose, where longtime board member Julie Root retained her seat, with 184 votes. Nancy Hall received 205 votes and will step into the seat being vacated by David Swosinski, who did not seek re-election.

A newcomer will join the New Lothrop Board of Education after an uncontested race for two four-year seats. Incumbent Laura Birchmeier received 127 votes, while Curtis Bitterman garnered 140 votes.

Voter turnout was low throughout the Tri-County Citizen coverage area. Election officials said the lack of voter interest was likely due to uncontested board of education races and the lack of tax issues in many districts.