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SAD and Invasive: Ludington City Council meeting, September 14, 2026 Recap and Analysis

It was difficult to just watch what was discussed by city officials at the September 14, 2026 without having to make an observation on the lack of empathy they exuded when talking about two proposed special assessment districts (hereafter SAD, because it is).  With the lone exception being 5th Ward Councilor Mike Shaw, each saw the two proposed SADs as a desirable source of revenue and a way for city hall to affirmatively deal with the looming deficits of over a million dollars total in the…See More
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"Systematic trained and ingrained malice of a corrupted government institution, I would guess.   Common and Constitutional law are outdated according to these people, they believe that passing discretionary statutes promotes their own…"
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Indecent Assessments of Ludington City Hall

The year 2026 is not only the 250th anniversary of the founding of our great country, primarily over disputes regarding taxation, but a year that may see the taxation of property owners in Ludington rise as a percentage in the double digits over the amount expected by inflation, an increase of about a million dollars above the amount with that expected rate of inflation over the last year. This would not be due to any decision made by the taxpayers; they will have no direct say in these…See More
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Ears for Deers

It took me a couple of months of planning and organization after learning of the new law approving the feeding of wildlife on your own property (see related Ludington Torch article on the law's origin and implementation), but I've finally established a mechanism to feed the local deer population some good old Eastern Mason County corn.  …See More
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"In my past experiences with Judge Sniegowski and with the Mason County Judicial System in whole.. is that when you cite the constitutional boundaries they are held to.. directly to them in court.. by then council.. 9x. [Their understanding of the…"
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"It's fascinating how Ludington's timeless sirens have been an emblem of community rhythm, echoing the clockwork of daily life. In a time when preserving such traditions seems to clash with modern legalities, exploring resources…"
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SAD and Invasive: Ludington City Council meeting, September 14, 2026 Recap and Analysis

Started by XLFD in Waving the Torch Around Our Area 5 hours ago. 0 Replies

It was difficult to just watch what was discussed by city officials at the September 14, 2026 without having to make an observation on the lack of empathy they exuded when talking about two proposed…Continue

Eleven Holes in Ludington's New Golf Cart Laws

Started by XLFD in Waving the Torch Around Our Area. Last reply by XLFD yesterday. 4 Replies

The Ludington Torch went to the beach yesterday, September 7, 2026, Labor Day, and we saw a lot of flagrant violations of the law, which weren't violations of the law earlier this year.  Our city…Continue

Indecent Assessments of Ludington City Hall

Started by XLFD in Waving the Torch Around Our Area on Monday. 0 Replies

The year 2026 is not only the 250th anniversary of the founding of our great country, primarily over disputes regarding taxation, but a year that may see the taxation of property owners in Ludington…Continue

Ludington on the Eve of Destruction

Started by XLFD in Waving the Torch Around Our Area. Last reply by XLFD Sep 11. 3 Replies

According to very credible sources, JT Szoboszlay, a graduate of Ludington High School in 2025, left Stearns Park just before midnight on December 23, 2025, in no condition to drive.  He was not old…Continue

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