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Commissioner recommends Scottville hire former controversial treasurer.

August 17, 2015

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — The City Commission held a conversation about hiring a treasurer during its regular meeting Monday. The conversation was a follow-up to the city’s financial committee meeting that was held last week. At that time, the finance committee was unable to find money in the current budget to finance a part-time treasurer for $15,000. Commissioner…

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Scottville renews lease with old engine club, 1 commissioner opposes.

August 17, 2015
Scottville renews lease with old engine club, 1 commissioner opposes.

SCOTTVILLE — The Western Michigan Old Engine Club’s three-year lease with the city was renewed Monday afternoon by a 6-1 vote, Commissioner Ed Hahn being the opposing vote. The club leases the southeast portion of Riverside Park for $1 a year, on a three year contract. The club has erected several buildings and permanent displays at the location during its…

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Scottville to consider increasing speeds on Main and First streets.

August 17, 2015

SCOTTVILLE — The Michigan State Police recently conducted speed studies in select areas of Scottville, at the request of Scottville Police Department. Based on the studies, Sgt. Doug Roesler of the MSP Sixth District Traffic Services, made some recommendations for changing speeds. Roesler recommended that South Main Street from the city limits north to Fifth Street be changed from 30…

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Scottville commission will allow home owners more time to repair blighted properties.

August 17, 2015

SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville City Commission is allowing two property owners a little more time to bring their houses up to standards. The two houses, located at 206 N. Columbia Avenue and 127 W. Broadway Ave., have been on the top of the city’s list of blighted houses. This summer the commission has had conversations about condemning the properties and…

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Scottville commission to discuss old engine club lease.

August 17, 2015
Scottville commission to discuss old engine club lease.

SCOTTVILLE — Scottville City Commission is expected to renew the Western Michigan Old Engine Club lease at Riverside Park during its regular meeting today at 5:30 p.m. The club leases the southeast portion of Riverside Park for $1 a year, on a three year contract. The club has erected several buildings and permanent displays at the location during its tenure…

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