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Jackson County sheriff faces challenger in Aug. 6 primary
JACKSON COUNTY, MI – Voters will decide in August if it is time for a new Jackson County sheriff. Scott E. Aughney faces off against incumbent Sheriff Gary R. Schuette during the Aug. 6 primary election. Both are vying for a 4-year term as Jackson County’s top cop.
Here are 7 things we learned from Jackson's 7-on-7 Thursday
JACKSON -- Summer means seven-on-sevens for high school football teams around the state. At Jackson High on Thursday, the Vikings played host to Marshall, Michigan Center, Napoleon and Leslie. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By...
2 Republicans vying for Rives Township supervisor seat in the August primary
JACKSON COUNTY, MI - A 16-year incumbent supervisor of a Jackson County township will have his position challenged by another Republican in the Aug. 6 primary election. Republican Jerry Adams is seeking re-election, having served as supervisor since 2008, after a 12-sear tint on the board as a trustee. His opponent is Republican Mary Hall, a longtime executive in the salon industry and co-founder of the Rives Parks and Recreation Committee.
Take your weekend to new heights at the Hot Air Jubilee presented by Tripp’s Collision
JACKSON, Mich. (WILX) - The Hot Air Jubilee is dedicated to uniting the community through a family-friendly event that celebrates the beauty of hot air balloons. The main focus of the Jubilee is obviously the Hot Air Balloons, however that’s not all there is to enjoy. When you and your family come to Ella Sharp Park during the event you will be greeted by some longtime Jubilee favorites such as Craft booths, the Kids Kingdom, Vendors, and an Auto Show. Being at the park this year offers a whole new set of opportunities for you to experience the Hurst Planetarium, Ella Sharp Museum, and the Mini Golf Course.
Country Brouhaha: Must-See Acts & Preview of Michigan’s Faster Horses Festival 2024
Throngs of country music fans will flock to Jackson County for a weekend country music extravaganza starring Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson and more. The Local Spins guide to Faster Horses. SCROLL DOWN FOR SCHEDULE, MUST-SEE PICKS. Hold your horses, because it’s Michigan’s biggest country music festival. The revelry...
Voters to decide on tax to replace Jackson County’s aging downtown jail
JACKSON COUNTY, MI – A public safety millage to remodel and upgrade the Jackson County jail on Chanter Road is back on the ballot Aug. 6. The millage, revised and reduced since voters rejected it in 2022, calls for 0.9 mills collected from all property taxes in Jackson County for a term of 20 years to provide funding for public safety services and remodeling and upgrading the jail in Blackman Township.
School superintendents weigh in on hot topics like funding
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM, Greg O’Connor) — School funding is on the top of the list for new East Jackson Superintendent Jeff Punches:. Michigan Center Superintendent Brady Cook is concerned but is not in a panic about this new funding:. Going back to Punches, he takes over at East...
Chelsea State Bank Expanding to Jackson
The new location of a Chelsea State Bank branch on Wisner Street in Jackson. JTV photo. “This exciting new venture for Chelsea State Bank is directly related to our strategic plan for geographic expansion, created three years ago by our team,” said Joanne Rau, President and CEO, Chelsea State Bank. “Our extensive history in Western Washtenaw County has allowed us to invest in Chelsea, Dexter, and Manchester. Now we will be able to provide an elevated banking experience for our customers in Jackson County at our Jackson Banking Center. If you drive by 611 N Wisner Rd., you will see a ‘coming soon’ temporary sign until the permanent sign is installed in the early fall. We expect to be fully operational this fall.”
City of Jackson to upgrade recreation center playground with a six-figure grant
JACKSON, Mich. (WILX) - People in Jackson can look forward to seeing some new additions to the playground at the Martin Luther King Jr (MLK) Recreation Center. It’s made possible by a grant that was awarded to the city. “I really like coming here all the time, it’s really...
Planning commission recommends denial of proposed music venue near Jackson
JACKSON COUNTY, MI – Township officials are being recommended to deny a permit that would allow for a proposed music venue near Jackson. In a Tuesday, July 16 meeting, the Blackman Township Planning Commission voted 4-0 that the township’s Board of Trustees reject a conditional use permit from Country Boots & Bands to build the music venue at 2400 W. Michigan Ave.
WARNING: Michigan Residents May Have Been Exposed To Measles, Here’s Where
Anytime there’s any kind of infectious disease or virus. It’s important to get the word out and let people know if they’ve been exposed to anything dangerous. One of the most dangerous is rubeola, or as it’s commonly known measles. Measles is probably one of the...
As calls for Biden to step down heighten, could Gov. Whitmer take his place?
Democrats at the highest level are asking President Joe Biden to reconsider his election bid. If he were to step down, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's name is on the short list of people to his place.
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