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Faster Horses Festival brings needed foot traffic to businesses
BROOKLYN, Mich. (WILX) - “It’s kind of funny, because a lot of the locals tend to avoid downtown, because it does get kind of busy, so it’s nice to be here because we get a lot of new people in,” said Kay Dale, a team member with Village Creamery.
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...
You’ll need a fork to eat this hot dog covered in pulled pork in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, MI – David Hoag and Mary Darkey-Hoag opened their vegetable stand, Mary’s Gardens, in 2019 at 2520 S. Parma Road near Parma to sell a small variety of produce. However, seeing how many other gardens and roadside stands existed in the area, they decided they had...
What’s that? A new development is taking shape near Jackson
JACKSON COUNTY, MI – A new development in taking shape in Summit Township that will bring another bank branch to the area. Southern Michigan Bank & Trust is developing a new Jackson-area branch on the corner of Horton Road and Weatherwax Drive. Construction began in June, and bank officials anticipate the new branch to be complete by the end of the year, President/CEO John Waldron said.
Next Star From Nashville? Michigan’s Sadie Bass revving up national profile
With Bass playing the huge Faster Horses fest Saturday, we caught up with the country singer who has a busy year ahead. Part of this week’s Local Spins on WYCE, which also debuts tracks by other Michigan acts. SCROLL DOWN FOR RADIO SHOW PODCAST, MUSIC VIDEO. When country singer...
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.
Jackson County prosecutor race to be decided in Aug. 6 primary vote
JACKSON COUNTY, MI – The Aug. 6 primary vote will decide who will be the next Jackson County prosecutor. With two candidates running on the Republican ticket, Kelsey Guernsey and Jared L. Hopkins, and none on the Democratic side, whoever receives the most votes in August will move on to the November General Election without a challenger to take the open seat.
Teen girl, male passenger caught following early morning chase in Clinton, Ingham counties
MASON — Teenagers from Jackson and Tuscola counties were caught following a lengthy police pursuit that ended with a crash in Delhi Township on Wednesday morning. No serious injuries were reported in the single-vehicle crash at Cedar Street and Holbrook Drive, which terminated a pursuit that began in Clinton County and continued into central Ingham County during the early morning hours. ...
Trail extension approved, factory worker killed on the job: Jackson headlines July 13-18
JACKSON COUNTY, MI – Jackson County could soon be more connected to trails running throughout the state. Here is that headline and some more you might have missed. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Man dies in workplace accident at Michigan automotive manufacturing facility
(CBS DETROIT) - A 36-year-old man died after an equipment malfunction at a Michigan automotive manufacturing facility, just days before the facility was scheduled to begin the closing process, officials said.On Monday, deputies responded to Dexter Stamping at 1013 Thorrez Road in Jackson County after receiving a report of a dead employee. The worker, a die setter, was transporting and lifting a die with a crane when the swivel bolt broke, according to the Labor and Economic Opportunity. This caused the corner of the die to strike the ground and the top half to separate, crushing the man. The incident report revealed that the swivel bolt wasn't fully threaded into the die. The incident happened just days before the facility was scheduled to close permanently. The first round of layoffs was planned for July 17, with the final layoffs happening by July 31. All employees at the facility are impacted by this closure, according to the automotive manufacturing facility. So far this year, there have been 14 workplace deaths reported to the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA). There were 36 workplace-related deaths in 2023, and the lowest number of workplace deaths in a year was in 2009, with 24 deaths.
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