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Scottville will interview four for possible police chief job

April 1, 2013

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE – Four applicants will receive interviews for Scottville’s possible part-time police chief position. The city’s public safety committee met tonight to discuss the eight resumes it received (see related story). Those who will be asked to interview include: –          Tom Trenner of Custer Township, retired Mason County undersheriff; 23 years experience. –          Donald Riley of…

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Spencer is second generation commissioner

April 1, 2013
Spencer is second generation commissioner

SCOTTVILLE — Marcie Spencer was added to a unique group of people Monday night. First, she was sworn in as the city’s latest commissioner, replacing former commission/mayor Joe Baxter who quit last month due to being arrested. But, Spencer adds another element to the job, she is one of a few whose parent also served. “I just love the history…

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Scottville may raise water and sewer rates

April 1, 2013

SCOTTVILLE — The City of Scottville is considering raising water and sewer rates based on rate increases from Ludington. Scottville purchases water and sewer services from Ludington, which increases rates each year based on the rate of inflation. “We need to consider doing this as well in order to keep up,” City Manager Amy Williams wrote to the city commission…

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Scottville needs to explore more police options

April 1, 2013

Our view. What is the best option for the future of police coverage in Scottville? This is a topic that the Scottville Public Safety Committee will be discussing tonight during its meeting following the regular meeting of the city commission. See the related story for details. One of the advantages of living in a city is that you receive certain…

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Ludington students visit capitol

April 1, 2013
Ludington students visit capitol

Submitted by Rosemarie DeLoof, Mason County Republican Executive Committee Mason County Republican Executive Committee for the second year offered a free bus trip to Lansing for students to meet  their elected officials and tour the  historic buildings.  This year 33 high school students  from Ludington High  along with their teachers. Dan Mesyar and Kirk Walden made the trip to Lansing on March 20, 2013. The bus arrived…

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