Scottville Report

Scottville ZBA approves zoning variance for new Dollar General Market

March 13, 2023

Scottville ZBA approves zoning variance for new Dollar General Market SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) granted a zoning variance Monday on property that is planned to be a new Dollar General Market (also called DG Market). Builder Jason Raleigh of AR Engineering addressed the ZBA. The property is located at 119 S. Main St., on the…

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Scottville commission hears about proposed Amber Twp. housing development

February 28, 2023

Scottville commission hears about proposed Amber Twp. housing development SCOTTVILLE — Scottville City Commission heard a presentation Monday, during its regular bi-monthly meeting, about a proposed housing development that will be located adjacent to the city’s cemetery in Amber Township. Amber resident T.J. Shimunek is proposing a 40-unit housing development on 22 acres of land east of Brookside Cemetery. Though…

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The Scottville Report: Many positive changes happening

February 20, 2023

The Scottville Report: Many positive changes happening Editor’s Note: MCP recently reached out to local governmental leaders and has asked for regular reports about what’s going on in their communities. It’s always our goal to reach all parts of Mason County and are offering this to every township, village and city in the county. Scottville City Manager Jimmy Newkirk was…

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MSU planning students helping Scottville with walkability study

January 20, 2023

MSU planning students helping Scottville with walkability study Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. SCOTTVILLE — Five students enrolled in Michigan State University’s Urban and Regional Planning Practicum course are assisting the City of Scottville with assessing the city’s walkable spaces. The course is MSU’s capstone course required…

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Spencer re-elected Scottville mayor

January 9, 2023

Spencer re-elected Scottville mayor SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville City Commission re-appointed Marcy Spencer as mayor when it met in regular session Monday, Jan. 9, 2023. Spencer has served as mayor since 2020. Spencer has served on the commission since initially being appointed in April 2013. She is is the second generation of her family to serve as mayor. Her father,…

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