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Scottville commission may make decision on community development position. By Rob Alway Editor’s note: Rob Alway is a Scottville city commissioner and editor-in-chief/owner of Mason County Press. This article serves as an op-ed, including some opinion as an elected official. SCOTTVILLE — During its regular meeting on Monday, Sept. 26, the Scottville City Commission will again discuss the creation of…
Water restored in downtown Scottville. SCOTTVILLE — Water service has been restored in downtown Scottville. A water main break caused disruption in water service in the southern half of the 100 block of South Main Street Tuesday. City Manager Jimmy Manager said this was the same break that occurred in 2021. The Scottville Department of Public Works staff believes they…
Murphy resigns as Scottville police chief. SCOTTVILLE — Matt Murphy submitted his letter of resignation as chief of police today to the Scottville City Commission. Murphy has been at odds with city leadership since a disciplinary incident took place with a police officer over the weekend of July 23 and 24. He had claimed that on July 25, City Manager…
Scottville police chief told repeatedly during July 27 meeting that he wasn’t fired. SCOTTVILLE — Several details about circumstances leading up to the alleged termination of Scottville Police Chief Matt Murphy were revealed during the city commission’s regular meeting Monday, Aug. 22, including: a taped recording of a meeting Wednesday morning, July 27, 2022, between now former City Attorney Carlos…
Scottville attorney resigns, referencing issues with police chief, commissioners. SCOTTVILLE — Scottville City Attorney Carlos Alavardo resigned tonight, as a result of the issues the city recently has faced with its police chief, Matt Murphy and the efforts by some of the city commissioners to defend Murphy and place blame on City Manager Jimmy Newkirk. Alvardo’s resignation letter, dated today,…
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