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Lenawee County Fair Happening Today
Adrian, MI – The Lenawee County Fair, Michigan’s longest running fair, continues today with many 4-H shows starting at 9 am. Highlights for the day include the Cardio Drumming Demo at the Bandshell at 1 pm; a pie baking contest at 3 pm, also at the bandshell. Activities this evening include Los Hermanos Villegas performing at the bandshell at 6pm and the Figure 8 Car and Truck Demo at the grandstand at 7 pm.
The World’s Longest Yard Sale Returns to Ohio in 2024
PIKEVILLE, TN – July 18, 2024 – Excitement is mounting as the 127 Yard Sale, famously recognized as The World’s Longest Yard Sale, prepares for its highly anticipated 2024 edition. Spanning an impressive 690 miles from Addison, Michigan to Gadsden, Alabama, this year’s event promises a spectacular array of bargains, unique finds, and community spirit.
Lenawee County History: Remembering the Drought of 1988 that spanned several months
I remember as a teen the first really hot summer I experienced, one that surpassed the previous ones growing up near Devils Lake. That particular summer became known as the Drought of 1988. While this year has not been anything close to drought-like, it has been a decently hot summer,...
A tale of 2 malls, music venue could be denied and more Jackson County business news
JACKSON COUNTY, MI – Prime Cuts has a new owner, and a new development is taking shape near Jackson. Here are those stories and other recent Jackson County-area business news you may have missed. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our...
This Quirky Little Michigan Highway Ends At an Off-Ramp Just 4000 Feet Into Ohio
US Highways are generally intended to be long cross-country, multi-state travel. Take some of the routes that pass through Michigan - US 31 travels from Mackinaw City to Mobile, Alabama. US 41 runs from Copper Harbor to Miami while US 23 runs from the Straits of Mackinac to Jacksonville. The...
Balloons launch as Hot Air Jubilee kicks off in Jackson
JACKSON, MI – Thousands watched as hot air balloons launched at the Hot Air Jubliee in Jackson on Friday, July 19. The Jubilee at Ella Sharp Park is a community event put on by sponsors and volunteers. Pilots like Angela Madden and Craig Campbell are participating this weekend. If...
Jackson County spending $38K on campaign to pass jail millage
JACKSON COUNTY, MI – The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is putting in extra effort to pass a millage, similar to one that previously failed, to address the county’s crumbling jail. To encourage voters to approve a tax increase, the county has budgeted $38,000 on an educational campaign...
Gazebo Concert this week: John Louis Good & the Rose City Troubadours
Decrease Font Size Increase Font Size Text Size Print This Page Send by Email. The free Thursday Gazebo Concert Series continues this week. Bring chairs or a blanket to sit on and come listen to John Louis Good & the Rose City Troubadours, a rockabilly/Americana band from southern Michigan, in Wurster Park this Thursday, July 25, from 7pm to 8pm. Good, whose hometown is Jackson, is known to play occasionally at the Village Tap. Rain location is Emanuel Church, 324 W Main St (kitty-corner to the park). This concert is sponsored by the Manchester District Library and R. D. Kleinschmidt.
Bingo for all ages at the Library
Submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library. Join staff at the Manchester District Library (MDL) on Thursday, August 1, at 6:30pm for a rousing round of bingo with snacks and prizes in the Teen Spot. All ages welcome. Stop by the library or visit the event calendar for information about...
Library hosting River Raisin Beekeepers Club
Submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library. Ever wonder about the curious little honeybee? Ever been interested in being a beekeeper yourself? The Manchester District Library will host Janet from River Raisin Beekeepers Club on Saturday, August 3, at 11am in the upstairs lounge on the mezzanine level. Learn about these wonderful creatures and the beekeepers that take care of them. This presentation will cover both the history of bees and beekeeping as well as how to start your own hive. Recommended for adults; all ages welcome.
100 Years Ago: Plan for farm fire protection outlined to Adrian city commissioners
July 22, 1924: The matter of fire protection for farms within the Adrian community was brought before the city commission at its meeting yesterday afternoon by representatives of a company manufacturing fire-fighting equipment. The company proposes within a seven-mile radius of the city for the purchase of a larger chemical truck for use in combatting country fires. It would be turned over to the Adrian department, the city assuming its maintenance and operating and in turn receiving the use of it for city alarms. At all times, it would be available for calls within the district outlined. The plan follows closely that proposed to the county Granges and the Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company last fall by Chief H. A. Whitney of the Adrian fire department. Ben Sell and F. E. Slusser, representing the Obenchain-Boyer Company of Logansport, Indiana, who appeared before the commission pointed out they had already raised $850 in cash, checks and notes among interested farmers. They said there are 1,418 farms of 10 acres or more within a seven-mile radius of Adrian. With contributions averaging $10 a farm, they estimated a truck of the required size could be purchased and sufficient funds set aside for maintaining it a year and pay the salary of one fireman a year, after which time the city would take over its maintenance. They told of plans of similar community fire protection in Hartford, Owosso, Paw Paw and Charlotte and said that satisfactory results were being obtained. In concluding their talks before the commission, they asked for some expression from the commissioners as to the proposition. It was agreed among the commissioners that the city would accept the maintenance and operation of truck and provide a fireman for its operation provided sufficient funds are raised among the farmers to hire another fireman in addition to buying the apparatus. No formal action was taken on the proposition, however.
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