Government

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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Ludington to host city manager candidates at open house

August 30, 2024

LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington will host an open house on Friday, Sept. 13 from 6 to 7:30 p.m., at the Ludington City Hall, 400 S. Harrison St., as an opportunity for the public to meet the final four city manager candidates. The final four city manager candidates were selected by the city council during its regular meeting on…

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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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Amber Township treasurer under investigation by AG for fraud; seeking re-election

June 4, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — Amber Township Treasurer Connie L. Anderson is currently under investigation for possible fraud by the Michigan State Police and the Michigan Attorney General as a result of discrepancies discovered by the township’s auditor in 2021 and further discrepancies found after a forensic audit in 2022. Though her duties were taken away from her…

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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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