By Alan Neushwander MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON – Five local law enforcement officers received bravery citations from Ludington Police Chief Mark Barnett during Monday’s city council meeting for their efforts during a shoot out on June 26, 2012. Ludington Police Sgt. Dave Maltbie, Ludington Police Officer Aaron Sailor, Ludington Police Officer Jason Smith, Mason County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Oscar Davila and…
By Alan Neushwander MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON – Several residents spoke during the public comment portion of Monday’s Ludington City Council meeting about a proposed plan to allow restaurants to offer outdoor dining in the downtown district. Speaking in favor of the outdoor dining proposal were Randy Cunic owner of the Blue Moon Bistro on South James Street and Planning Commission…
By Lisa Enos MCP Correspondent. SCOTTVILLE – The Scottville city commissioner had a full agenda Monday. It awarded a bid for street resurfacing in the amount of $33,960, approved up to $6,000 for the purchase of a lift chair for the Riverside Park swimming pool and and decided to place an ad for a part time police chief. “We spent…
By Alan Neushwander MCP Corespondent. LUDINGTON – Three residents spoke during a public hearing Monday regarding proposed improvements to the west end of Ludington Avenue. The City of Ludington is looking to create improved pedestrian access at the Lake Michigan waterfront. The project would provide universal access to people with disabilities by constructing a concrete walkway through the sandy beach…
By Alan Neushwander MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON – Ludington City Council approved the city’s 2012 budget amendments Monday night. City Manager John Shay said the city’s revenues exceeded expenditures by $336,429. Shay cited numerous reasons why revenues were higher than anticipated including higher building permit fee revenue due primarily to Memorial Medical Center’s expansion project, an increase in revenue sharing, an…
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