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Non-union Chelsea employees secure 5% wage increase
CHELSEA, MI – Non-union salaried employees in Chelsea received a 5% wage increase as of Monday, July 1, to keep employees’ salaries in-line with the city’s union employees. The City’s historical practice has been to keep non-union salaried employee wages competitive to maintain a senior-level staff. There...
Mid-Michigan Matters: Fireworks safety
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - You’ve probably already heard fireworks go off, and you can expect many more booms and bright lights in the sky. On Mid-Michigan Matters, Jackson Fire Department’s Deputy Fire Chief Tim Gonzales sits down to share firework concerns the department typically sees around the Fourth of July holiday. Hear what to look for when buying fireworks, learn how far away people and pets should be when fireworks are lit and go off, and how to safely dispose of firework debris.
Inside Michigan Mansion Built in 1916 by Consumers Energy Founder
Like most historic downtown and residential areas in Michigan, there are cities with a wealth of old homes that are rich with history. Jackson is one of them. When Jackson was in its prime, it was a hub of automotive and industrial ingenuity and was a magnet for some of the state's most rich and powerful.
Lighting up the skies over Chelsea
The fireworks show at Robin Hills Farm was a great way to spend a summer night in Chelsea, Michigan. Lighting up the sky on June 29, the show culminated a day of fun at Robin Hills to bring a free family-friendly event with food trucks, drinks, live music, a Kid Zone, a fireworks show and more to the community. The day saw somewhere between 1,500 to 1,800 in attendance with many families taking advantage of the Kid Zone. This was the first year for this event that was a partnership with the Chelsea Rotary Club.
Adrian Commission to Consider Applying for Grant to Purchase Property on N. Winter Street
Adrian, MI – The Adrian City Commission has an item on their regular agenda for their meeting tonight to purchase property on North Winter street from Adrian Development Collaborative, LLC. The Commission will consider the purchase agreement of $500,000 to buy the properties along North Winter Street, including the...
Battle of the Bands coming to Manchester Fair
The Manchester Community Fair Board, “Michigan’s Biggest Little Fair,” would like to introduce a new event, Battle of the Bands, to the fair this year. This new event will happen on Thursday night, August 8, starting at 6pm. “The fair has had a battle of the bands...
$3M state grant allows Andy’s Place to expand drug-treatment housing in Jackson
JACKSON, MI – A major drug-treatment and housing program will grow this year thanks to a substantial boost in state funding. Andy’s Place – an apartment community for those in need of substance abuse treatment and rehabilitation services – received about $3 million in funding support from the 2025 Michigan state budget.
Jackson’s ‘Andy’s Place’ receiving a $3 million grant from Michigan budget
JACKSON, Mich. (WILX) - Every four hours, one person in Michigan dies from an opioid-related overdose. A rehab facility in Jackson hopes to save lives by opening its doors to more people who need help. Andy’s Place is an organization that supports people with addiction, allowing them a place to...
Major League Baseball mandated new grass for Lansing's baseball stadium. State legislators ponied up
LANSING — The grass needs to be greener at Jackson Field, and the new state budget has a special allocation that is likely going help make that happen. The turf upgrade is a Major League Baseball requirement for the minor league Lansing Lugnuts to be able to play in 2025, Tristan Wright, LEPFA's director, told city council members during a May committee meeting.
Community Celebrates YMCA Final Beam Placement on Capital Project
The Jackson YMCA construction project reached a significant milestone last Friday, June 28, as nearly 100 spectators gathered to witness the placement of the final steel beam during a Topping-Out ceremony. CEO Shawna Tello welcomed attendees with remarks celebrating the people, perseverance, and progress that marked this pivotal moment in the building’s construction.
Michigan Center retains superintendent, upping pay to $152K
JACKSON COUNTY, MI - A popular school superintendent in southern Michigan received a contract renewal and a pay raise after another successful evaluation. Members of the Michigan Center School Board approved a new four-year contract with Superintendent Brady Cook in a unanimous vote during a meeting on Monday, June 24.
City of Adrian Mailing Summer Tax Bills Today
Adrian, MI – The City of Adrian is reminding residents that Summer tax bills will be mailed out July 1st, with a due date of August 31st. The city says that since the due date lands on the holiday weekend, tax payments will be accepted without interest or penalty until September 3rd. Escrowed taxes will be sent directly to the mortgage company.
Irish Hills Chamber: Downtown Brooklyn's Fourth of July parade will take place July 4
Downtown Brooklyn’s Fourth of July Parade will take place July 4, with parade line-up at 9:30 a.m. on Irwin Street. There will be activities taking place all day leading up to the fireworks at the Columbia Upper Elementary School. Find a schedule of all the fireworks shows taking place in the Irish Hills on our community calendar at IrishHills.com or go to our Facebook page. The Brokerage House Lakeside is holding Yoga Sculpt with Jamie from 10 to 11 a.m. on...
4th of July Fireworks Safety Tips
Adrian, MI – The fireworks season has begun, with the 4th of July holiday this week, so WLEN News has compiled some safety tips to celebrate responsibly this year. Never allow young children to play with or ignite fireworks. Always supervise children. Light fireworks one at a time. Keep...
Jackson District Library To Replace 155 Windows at the Carnegie Library
Jackson District Library Carnegie Building. JTV file photo. (July 1, 2024 1:34 PM ET) Contractors will begin replacing nearly all windows at the Carnegie Library, 244 W. Michigan Ave., this summer. The library will remain open during the project, though as a safety precaution, some rooms and areas within the building will not be accessible on a periodic basis.
Manchester’s own ‘Unsolved Mystery’
Decrease Font Size Increase Font Size Text Size Print This Page Send by Email. When you purchase an historic building in a small town like Manchester, you want to know what’s gone on there in the past. And so it was when Dawn Donnelly bought “The Mill,” the largest...
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