McCormick postpones retirement

RITZVILLE – Police Chief Dave McCormick isn’t going anywhere just yet.

In a letter dated June 29, Mayor Scott Yaeger informed the City Council that Police Chief Dave McCormick has agreed to postpone his retirement to “no longer than” Sept. 30.

The letter said the extension provides the city with more time to fill the position with an interim or permanent employee.

“I am thankful for David’s decision to postpone his retirement, as the search for his replacement has not been an easy task, thus far,” Yaeger wrote, noting the position requires strong supervisory and management experience, includin...