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Ludington City Council to consider clean energy program, training contract

March 20, 2026

LUDINGTON — The Ludington City Council will consider establishing a new clean energy financing program and approving a multi-year employee training contract when it meets Monday, March 23, the city’s municipal building. The meeting will include a presentation on the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program, a financing tool that allows commercial and industrial property owners to fund energy efficiency…

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Amber Township board to consider road projects, franchise agreements

March 20, 2026

AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Amber Township Board of Trustees will consider road construction projects, utility franchise agreements and ordinance updates when it meets Monday. The board will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Amber Township Hall, 171 S. Amber Road. Among the key items on the agenda is approval of 2026 road construction projects. Board members are expected to review proposed…

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Hamlin Township audit shows multiple accounting errors

November 24, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A recent audit of Hamlin Township’s financial accounting practices shows many discrepancies. The audit found several instances in which transactions were not recorded in chronological order, mathematical errors, and significant differences in the balances recorded in the general ledger versus reconciled balances along with bank reconciliations that did not match the bank register.…

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Caithamer wins Ludington treasurer race

November 12, 2024

LUDINGTON — Renee Caithamer has been elected as the next Ludington city treasurer. Caithamer was among four people who had run write-in campaigns for the position. No one had filed formally as a candidate. The Mason County Board of Canvassers completed its certification process today with the following results: – Renee Caithamer: 174 – Thomas Rotta: 17 – Curtis Shields:…

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Ludington council expected to hire new city manager tonight

September 30, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — City Council is expected to offer the job of city manager to Kaitlyn Aldrich when it meets in special session tonight at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall, 400 S. Harrison St. Aldrich is currently the village manager of Kingsley and was one of four candidates for the position to replace Mitch Foster, who resigned…

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