Scottville

Scottville city finances have rebounded from deficits

October 13, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Two years after facing a financial crisis that threatened the city’s ability to provide essential services, the City of Scottville is projecting a positive general fund balance of approximately $220,000, with that amount expected to grow to about $325,000 by the end of the current fiscal year. City Manager Clarence Goodlein said the city’s…

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Demolition begins on former Scottville school, site eyed for housing development

May 1, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Demolition of the former Scottville High School has begun, marking the end of a long-standing structure and the start of a potential new chapter for the site. The project is being overseen by the Mason County Land Bank Authority, which acquired the property after plans to rehabilitate the historic building proved financially unfeasible. The…

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Scottville commission to consider city manager contract, DDA resignation

March 20, 2026

SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville City Commission will consider a proposed employment agreement with the city manager and the resignation of a Downtown Development Authority leader when it meets Monday. The commission is expected to review a proposed contract between the city and City Manager Clarence Goodlein. The agreement outlines compensation, benefits and job responsibilities, including a base salary of $90,000…

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An explosive time in the history of the Scottville Post Office

February 13, 2026

This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union and the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief In the early morning hours of Thursday,  April 16, 1908, the residents who lived above the Scottville post office were awakened by an explosion. It was soon discovered that the post office was broken into and robbers had…

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Scottville reduces debt, showing a positive fund balance

December 5, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The City of Scottville is on the upswing of its debt issues. Since 2021, the city saw a growing deficit in its general fund that amounted to $473,379 by the end of fiscal year 2023/2024. Because of a debt reduction plan created by City Manager Clarence Goodlein, the city now is showing a fund…

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