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Work begins on new school building, city scrambles to fill council seat: Jackson headlines April 27-May 3
JACKSON, MI – The Western School District is one step closer to having one centralized elementary school now that ground has been broken on the site of the new building. Here is that headline and some more you might have missed this week. If you purchase a product or...
Reserve police officers wanted in Jackson County, training starts in September
JACKSON, MI – Police are looking for community members to volunteer to become reserve officers and deputies for the Jackson Police Department and Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. The two agencies announced Wednesday, May 1, they have joined forced to host a reserve officer academy starting in September. The...
Prosecutor Jerry Jarzynka not running for reelection, retiring at end of term
JACKSON COUNTY, MI – Jackson County Prosecutor Jerry Jarzynka announced he will not be running for reelection this year. After three 4-year terms in office as Jackson County’s top prosecutor, Jarzynka told MLive/The Jackson Citizen Patriot this week he is not running for a fourth term and will instead enter retirement at the end of the year.
Parole absconder arrested, found with drugs, ski mask and fake pistol
JACKSON COUNTY, MI – A parole absconder with a warrant for failing to show up to court in Oakland County was arrested in Jackson County when a resident reported suspicious activity in Norvell Township. Police were called at 9:54 a.m. April 18, to the area of Bettis Road near...
Police investigating fatal crash between tow truck and car Monday in Hillsdale
HILLSDALE — The Hillsdale City Police Department is investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred in the early afternoon of Monday, April 29. Emergency personnel were dispatched Monday afternoon to the intersection of Industrial Road and Carleton Road on the north end of Hillsdale for a report that a tow truck had struck a passenger car.
Brooklyn Drive? Ganson Avenue? Incorrect signage displayed on some Jackson County streets
JACKSON COUNTY, MI – Work has been underway along Jackson County streets to upgrade traffic signals and street signs, but some new signage has likely left drivers scratching their heads. While upgrades began in January to modernize several intersections on M-106, or Cooper Street, as part of a $2.4...
Woman convicted of murder in parking dispute won’t have case reviewed by Supreme Court
JACKSON, MI – The state’s highest court will not hear the case of a woman convicted of fatally shooting another woman during a parking dispute. The Michigan Supreme Court on April 29 declined to hear the appeal of Mackenzie Lynn Quarrels, convicted of second-degree murder for shooting to death 25-year-old Krashawna Emond Walker on March 20, 2021 near Jackson.
Murder suspect sentenced to jail for suspected drugged driving as homicide case progresses
JACKSON, MI – Klaira Diann Mishaw will serve 93 days in jail for contempt of court while she awaits trial accused of aiding in a homicide. Jackson County District Judge Robert Gaecke sentenced Mishaw to serve the 93 days in jail shortly after she pleaded no contest Wednesday, May 1, to driving while impaired and obstructing police while she was on $100,000 bond for open murder.
Hillsdale softball scores 28 runs to earn their first victory of the 2024 season
HILLSDALE — Hillsdale varsity softball was searching to earn their first win of the spring sports season for 2024 heading into their Thursday night matchup with North Adams-Jerome. Coach Lauren Whedon says the team had shown resiliency battling through the recent drought, and the hard work paid off for the Hornets.
Hillsdale County sheriff's deputies investigate one-car crash in Jefferson Township
HILLSDALE — The Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a single-vehicle crash that occurred Wednesday afternoon in Jefferson Township. Deputies were dispatched to the area of Nokomis Trail near Cherokee Trail at 2:20 p.m. Wednesday, May 1. The preliminary investigation showed that Kelly Susan Davis, 38, of Coldwater...
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