Southgate Administration Office. (BlackburnNews.com stock photo)Southgate Administration Office. (BlackburnNews.com stock photo)
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Southgate Still Looking For New Fire Chief

Southgate is still looking for a new fire chief.

John Thompson resigned as chief late last year in order to take a job with the municipal recreation department.

He has agreed to continue on the job until a new chief can be hired.

Thompson says there are members of the volunteer fire department ready to step into the chief’s position.

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