Ludington City Council

Oakes appointed interim Ludington city manager

June 26, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Jeanne Oakes has been appointed by City Council to serve as interim city manager following the resignation of Mitch Foster. Oakes had been serving as the third ward councilor. Oakes has a bachelor’s degree with a major in education from Central Michigan University and a master’s degree in education leadership from Western Michigan University.…

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Foster resigning as Ludington manager, going to WSCC

May 18, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Ludington City Manager Mitch Foster has tendered his resignation and is expected to be hired by West Shore Community College as its vice president of administrative services. Foster’s resignation appears on the agenda for the Monday, May 20 Ludington City Council meeting, which begins at 6:30 p.m. A recommendation by WSCC President Scott Ward…

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Ludington Councilor Winczewski honored by Michigan Municipal League

April 29, 2024

LANSING — Ludington Second Ward City Councilor Kathy Winczewski was recently honored by the Michigan Municipal League for earning Level Four graduate status of the MML’s Elected Officials Academy. The EOA is an ongoing four-level program that educates and recognizes elected officials across the state for their dedication to becoming as professional and knowledgeable as possible in the role of…

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Ludington Council may approve purchase of new police radar units

April 8, 2024

LUDINGTON — City Council is expected to take action tonight, during its regular meeting, on a request from Ludington Police Department to purchase new radar and lidar equipment for traffic speed enforcement. LPD currently has five in-car radar units, one handheld radar unit and one lidar unit. The newest radar unit is over 10 years old and the oldest is…

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Ludington mayor reflects on past year

February 27, 2024

Ludington mayor reflects on past year The State of the City By Mark Barnett, Mayor, City of Ludington As I consider the State of the City and where we are in 2024 it was important to understand where we came from.  While thinking through a list of things that occurred in 2023 the obvious first item that came to mind…

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