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Attorney Sarah E. Scoggin has been appointed as the interim prosecuting attorney for Cass County, a day after former Prosecutor Victor Fitz held a press conference blasting county commissioners for not doing more to retain the office’s staff. Speaking during a ceremony to swear in Scoggin on Thursday, Circuit Court Judge Mark A. Herman said the criminal justice system in …
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COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – We now have a little more insight into what prompted now former Cass County Prosecutor Victor Fitz to resign before being appointed interim prosecutor in Branch County. Wednesday Fitz held departing press conference in Cassopolis and publicly called out Cass County leadership, labeling the administration “arrogant” and toxic just as he transitions into his new role …
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── Cass County Budget (2023) ── Total county budget: $27.1M County population: 37,680 Per-capita spending: $720/resident Poverty: 4,874 residents (13%) Median household income: $56K General: $14.8M [54%] ($392/resident) Jail: $3.4M → Salaries and Wages $2.0M, Operating Supplies $420K, Office Supplies $46K ⚠ $969K in unitemized 'Other' categories County Sheriff: $2.7M → Salaries and Wages $1.5M, Operating Supplies $236K, Office Supplies …