LPD sees increase in arrests in 2023, but less calls By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Ludington Police Department saw a reduction in calls for service in 2023 compared to 2022. Police officers responded to 6,770 calls in 2023 and 7,052 in 2022. However, the number of responses is an increase compared to 6,740 in 2021. On Monday, Feb. 12,…
Ludington resident attempting to recall Mayor Barnett LUDINGTON — A Ludington resident has filed a petition application with the Mason County Clerk’s Office in an attempt to recall Ludington Mayor Mark Barnett. Tom Rotta claims that Barnett is trying to hold a deer cull on his private property. Rotta’s recall petition application states: “”At a 9-11-23 Ludington council meeting, Mayor…
Amber board appoints Copenhaver as trustee AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Amber Township Board of Trustees, during a special meeting Tuesday, Jan. 2, appointed Rita Copenhaver as a township trustee. Copenhaver fills a vacancy left by Tom Alway who was appointed supervisor following the retirement of Jim Gallie on Dec. 31, 2023. Five Amber Township residents submitted a letter of interest…
PM board to consider 2024 pay rates PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Pere Marquette Township Board of Trustees will hold a year-end meeting on Thursday, Dec. 28 beginning at 4 p.m. at the township hall, 1699 S. Pere Marquette Highway. During the meeting, trustees are expected to approve a 2 percent pay increase for all township employees. The new pay rates…
Ludington council re-visiting deer cull topic By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Ludington Mayor Mark Barnett would like the City Council to move forward with conducting a cull of the deer population that wanders the city. The topic was brought up last year and then stopped due to a threat of a law suit involving the cull taking place in…
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