Summit Township
GOVERNMENT
Learn about Jackson's 100 Homes Program at community event on Saturday, Aug. 3
The City of Jackson’s 100 Homes Program is on a mission to build 100 new single-family homes on vacant lots over the next two years by providing down payment assistance and connecting buyers to homebuilders. Community members looking to get involved in this innovative effort in Jackson have an upcoming opportunity. The City’s Human Relations Commission (HRC) is hosting a Community Housing Event on Saturday, Aug. 3, 9-11:30 a.m. at the MLK Recreation Center for the community to learn more about the 100 Homes Program.
National Night Out event planned on Wednesday, Aug. 7
Jackson residents have an opportunity to strengthen bonds with fellow neighbors and public safety at an upcoming community event. The City of Jackson’s National Night Out celebration is planned for Wednesday, Aug. 7 at the MLK Recreation Center from 6-8 p.m. National Night Out is a nationwide program that...
690-Mile-Long 127 Yard Sale is this Weekend, Addison the Northernmost Point
Addison, MI – The nationally recognized 127 Yard Sale is taking this place this weekend…with the northernmost point being Addison…will take place this weekend. The 127 Yard Sale is an annual event that takes place the first Thursday-Sunday in August each year. The 690 mile long stretch is called ‘The World’s Longest Yard Sale.’ The route spans 6 states…Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama.
City accepting nominations for Volunteer, Diversity and Inclusion awards
An annual awards event that honors Jackson residents and organizations making a difference with volunteering, diversity and inclusion is now accepting nominations. The City of Jackson Human Relations Commission (HRC) is hosting its Harold White Sr. Awards Breakfast on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 7:30 a.m. at the Commonwealth Commerce Center. Award...
2 Republicans vying for Summit Township supervisor in August primary
JACKSON COUNTY, MI – A Republican is challenging the incumbent supervisor in Summit Township in the August primary election. Supervisor Todd Emmons was elected to the position in 2020 and has previously served on the township’s board of trustees. He is seeking re-election on Tuesday, Aug. 6. and faces John Griffin, who is currently a trustee on the Summit Township board.
Stockbridge, Lansing schools part of $30M statewide grant for greener buses
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Two school districts in Mid-Michigan are joining multiple schools across the state that are receiving nearly $30 million from the Michigan Department of Education to replace school buses with more environmentally friendly ones. On Wednesday, the department said the multi-million dollar funding will go to twenty-nine...
The Open Air Market is on the Town Square: August 2
The Open Air Market of Stockbridge began its 14th season this spring. We’re on the township square in downtown Stockbridge from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Each week into October, we will have a full line up of Market Music. Items at the Market include: fresh produce, honey, eggs,...
Letter to the editor: Library thanks Summer Reading Program donors
Manchester District Library’s Summer Reading Program is officially over, and with nearly 200 participants we’d say it was a huge success! We’d like to give our thanks to the following generous local merchants who filled our gift boxes with wonderful prizes: The Sassy Peacock, The Manchester Market, River Raisin Distillery, and the Manchester Community Fair. We also thank Clinton Theater, Emagine Theater, Croswell Theater, and the Purple Rose for tickets and gift certificates gifted to us for our reading patrons.
Manchester Community Fair getting ready to kick off with old traditions, new events
Decrease Font Size Increase Font Size Text Size Print This Page Send by Email. “Michigan’s Biggest little fair” is ready and rarin’ to go for the week of August 6 through August 10. Lots of new events are planned and lots of traditional events are ready to return.
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