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Fair attendance is declining, new ice cream shop opens & more Jackson County business news
JACKSON COUNTY, MI – Officials are working to draw people back to the Jackson County Fair to offset recent attendance declines. You can also get a good root beer float in the county, and try a healthy Oreo shake. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
Kent is Michigan’s Worst County for Car/Deer Crashes in 2023
Hyper-awareness. That's the term I used with my kids when they were learning to drive in Jackson County, one of Michigan's hotbeds for car/deer accidents. With an estimated herd of 2 million strong and growing, these collisions will only increase if something isn't done to keep these walking insurance claims at bay and off our hoods.
Man shot in hand, groin area near Jackson
JACKSON COUNTY, MI – Police are investigating how a man was shot in the hand and groin area Saturday. Police were called at 5:13 p.m. Aug. 3, to Henrietta Street in Summit Township, east of Jackson, for a reported shooting that had just occurred, according to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office.
Woman dies in Jackson County gyroplane crash
An 83-year-old woman from Napoleon Township in Jackson County died in a gyroplane crash Saturday on a private airstrip on her property, according to Napoleon Township Police. The Federal Aviation Administration, the National Transportation Safety Board and the Napoleon Township Police Department are now investigating the crash that killed Karol Kay DeGraw, the sole occupant of the small aircraft when the accident occurred, police said.
Woman, 83, dies in plane crash in Jackson County, police say
JACKSON COUNTY, MI – An investigation is underway after 83-year-old woman died in an aircraft crash, police said. The woman was identified as Karol Kay DeGraw, according to Napoleon Township police. DeGraw was the sole occupant of the gyroplane at the time of the crash on Saturday, Aug. 3.
Kent is Michigan’s Worst County for Car/Deer Crashes in 2023
Hyper-awareness. That's the term I used with my kids when they were learning to drive in Jackson County, one of Michigan's hotbeds for car/deer accidents. With an estimated herd of 2 million strong and growing, these collisions will only increase if something isn't done to keep these walking insurance claims at bay and off our hoods.
Former middle school principal prepares for first year as East Jackson superintendent
JACKSON COUNTY, MI – By taking on a new administrative role, Jeff Punches said he hopes to use his experience to bring the East Jackson community together for a brighter future. Punches’ first year as superintendent will be his ninth working with East Jackson Community Schools, having been initially...
Rodeo, fair food & craft beer: Your guide to the 2024 Jackson County Fair
JACKSON COUNTY, MI – Some new attractions and some familiar favorites are coming to the 2024 Jackson County Fair. People will once again get the chance to indulge in fried food, carnival rides and grandstand entertainment. The fun begins Sunday, Aug. 4, and continues through Saturday, Aug. 10. Gates open daily at 10 a.m.
Multiple I-94 closures on the way in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, MI – A host of closures are coming to I-94 in Jackson County as construction continues on the highway. The Michigan Department of Transportation will conduct a one-lane closure on eastbound I-94 between Concord Road to M-60 at 9 a.m. Friday, Aug. 2, through 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3.
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