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,…
Trying to remain optimistic about the Optimist project. 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. I typically would have written this op-ed much sooner, but instead spent a planned vacation with my family this past week.…
Scottville to consider hiring community development director. 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 — On Monday, July 25, the Scottville City Commission is going to consider creating a community development director position. This is…
Scottville no longer selling compost bags, curbside pick-up to continue. SCOTTVILLE — The City of Scottville will no longer be selling compost bags to residents. However, weekly curbside compost pick-up will continue. City Manager Jimmy Newkirk said the decision was made to stop selling the bags because of the poor quality of the bags. As an alternative residents may purchase…
Public Notice: City Commissioner, City of Scottville. The City of Scottville is seeking to fill the following vacancy: City Commissioner – At-Large. The City of Scottville is currently accepting letters of interest for the purpose of filling an At-Large City Commission seat. The successful candidate will be appointed to the City Commission until the next regular City election held in…
