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Meet New Glencairn Elementary School Principal Justyne Richardson
Justyne Richardson has been an educator for as long as she can remember. She recalls setting up a classroom for her cousins and leading them in daily lessons as a child, long before her professional career commenced. “I was one of the oldest of 20 cousins, so when we were...
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.
Local Shooters Take Part in the USA High School Clay Target League National Championship
Brody Lenington of Cedar Vale-Dexter High School (KS) won the 2024 USA High School Clay Target League National Championship Individual crown on Sunday, July 14th in Mason, Michigan. Lenington edged out a field of over 1,800 registered other high school students vying for the title of National Champion. Lenington shot a perfect 100-straight, and then survived a shoot-off with 14 other athletes that also shot perfect scores in the final day’s competition.
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.
Demolition derby, rodeos and more. Everything you need to know about Fowlerville Fair
FOWLERVILLE — Fowlerville is preparing for six days of summer fun. Sean Oberg serves on the Fowlerville Agricultural Society Board of Directors, which governs the fair. Oberg said the planning for this year’s fair began last summer after the 2023 event. “We do this for the residents of...
Beth and Don DeJonghe selected as 2024 Lenawee County Fair Parade grand marshals
ADRIAN — For the first time in many years, Beth and Don DeJonghe won’t be working at the Lenawee County Fair & Event Grounds during the annual Lenawee County Fair Parade. But that doesn’t mean they’ll necessarily be able to watch the parade in its entirety. That’s because the DeJonghes, who are invested volunteers...
Ingham County court celebrates 60th Sobriety Court graduation
In Mason, Ingham County celebrated its 60th Sobriety Court graduation. Graduate Eric Fetrow praised the program for offering second chances to those convicted of alcohol-related offenses. The program now has 840 graduates overall. A graduation of a different kind Wednesday morning. I'm your neighborhood reporter Ava Zanglin in Mason, where...
Money Tight? No State’s Worse For That Than Michigan
If you're in Michigan and struggling to make ends meet, know that you're not alone. A new study finds that Michigan leads the nation with the greatest percentage of people in financial distress. The personal finance website WalletHub recently dug into the data to determine the "States with the Most...
Big Changes Coming to Olive Garden and Michiganders Aren’t Happy
The CEO of Olive Garden's parent company just doubled down on a decision that is leaving customers with a bad taste in their mouths. All around the country restaurants are hurting. As people are staying home more to spend less money, national chains are feeling the burn. Not to mention, inflation has increased the price of operation for the restaurants. Many restaurants around the country have started discounting their meals to bring their main customer base back into the stores. Olive Garden is owned by Darden Restaurants. The CEO of Darden, Rick Cardenas has come out publically with a big fat NO to that strategy. Instead, they have decided to increase their prices...again.
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...
Michigan to document historic ‘Green Book’ locations safe for Black travelers
LANSING, MI -- Michigan is surveying historic locations included in the Negro Motorist Green Book. The Green Book was a guide book for Black travelers across the nation published from 1936 to 1966. The book had a list of hotels, restaurants and other establishments safe for Black travelers at the time. The survey will be used to produce a historic context of African American recreation tourism in Michigan.
Some Michigan drivers see no savings on auto insurance after 2019 overhaul: Here's why
Months into her first term, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed into law in May 2019 an overhaul of Michigan's no-fault auto insurance system with a goal of lowering premiums that, by many measures, were the most expensive in the country. She proclaimed at the signing ceremony that while the bipartisan bill...
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