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Scottville water boil order lifted; officials to begin investigation

May 27, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The boil water order for the City of Scottville and Amber Township water customers has been lifted. Water users are being advised to run their faucets for a couple minutes to bleed any air or cloudy water that may still be in the system. Those with an aerator on their faucet should consider cleaning…

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Photo Feature: Fountain Horse Pull

May 26, 2024

Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief FOUNTAIN — The 62nd Fountain Horse Pull was held Sunday afternoon with several thousand people in attendance. Here are some images from the popular event.   ______________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. The easiest way is to sign up for…

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Scottville water service repaired; boil water order in place

May 24, 2024

SCOTTVILLE — The water main breakage that occurred on US 10-31 has been repaired and water service in the City of Scottville and parts of Amber Township has been returned. However, the water service area is under a boil water order for water that is to be consumed. The breakage occurred when a subcontractor was working in the area along…

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Scottville, Amber without water; MCC to close at 1 p.m.

May 24, 2024

MCC graduation still scheduled for tonight SCOTTVILLE — Water service in the City of Scottville and much of Amber Township has been shut down due to a water main breakage along US 10-31 west of Stiles Road. As a result, water pressure in the city and the township has been reduced to almost minimal. Mason County Central Schools will close…

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Scottville commission interviews interim manager candidates

May 24, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Scottville City Commission is considering two candidates for the role of interim city manager, to replace Jimmy Newkirk who resigned in April. The commission held a special meeting Thursday evening to interview James “Toby” Van Ess and Clarence Goodlein. Van Ess served as full time elected supervisor/zoning administrator/manager of Tallmadge Charter Township in Ottawa…

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