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Adrian man killed in two-vehicle crash in Lenawee County
LENAWEE COUNTY, Mich. — A man is dead after a two-vehicle crash in Lenawee County on Thursday. The Lenawee County Sheriff's Office said the incident happened at the intersection of U.S. 223 and Herold Highway in Woodstock Township at 11:41 a.m. Thursday. According to a release from the sheriff's...
Man allegedly shoots, injures woman before killing himself
JACKSON COUNTY, MI – A woman was shot and her alleged shooter is believed to have killed himself Thursday in Blackman Township, police said. Police were called about 3:30 p.m. April 18 to a home in the 1400 block of Longfellow Avenue for a reported shooting, according to the Blackman-Leoni Township Department of Public Safety.
Man admits to shooting wife to death in 2022 at Raisin Township home
ADRIAN — A Raisin Township man will be incarcerated for at least 20 years for shooting his wife to death as she fled an assault at their home in 2022. Michael Lee Allison, 45, admitted during a hearing Tuesday in Lenawee County Circuit Court to shooting Nicole Marie Allison, 27, twice on July 4, 2022. He pleaded guilty to an added count of second-degree murder. The original charges of open murder and felony firearm are to be dismissed when he is sentenced May 30.
Music venue under debate, former teacher charged with felonies: Jackson headlines April 13-18
JACKSON, MI – A concert venue in Jackson County with several shows already scheduled may be in trouble if some zoning requirements don’t get ironed out. Here is that headline and some more you might have missed this week. If you purchase a product or register for an...
Onsted Middle School students showcase talent, creativity during Spring Student Expo
ONSTED — Door prizes, an art show, a book fair, as well as a taco dinner accompanied by a backdrop of student musical performances were some of the highlights Monday, April 15, during Onsted Middle School’s second annual Spring Student Expo. Nearly 200 people attended the event, held from 5 to 7 p.m....
Deputies could face firing for misusing license plate-reading cameras in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, MI – Calls for stricter guidelines relating to the use of license plate-reading cameras in the Jackson area have been approved by county commissioners. In a 6-2 vote, the Jackson County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, April 16, passed requested changes to the county policy for Automated License Plate Reader technology spelling out clearer and stricter penalties for misuse of the camera system.
Expungement fair today at Michigan Works! in Jackson
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Need help with getting your record clean? April is Second Chances Month, and there’s an expungement fair going on in Jackson this Friday, April 19. From 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Friday, attorneys are on site at Michigan Works! Southeast, giving free legal advice. People are welcome to walk in, though officials […]
Fireworks, classic cars, food trucks: Get ready for summer in Jackson
JACKSON, MI – Summer is right around the corner, meaning many of Jackson’s favorite events are returning to the city. The Jackson City Council approved some of these events, including the famous fireworks shows at Cascades Falls Park, 1401 S. Brown St., during its Tuesday, April 16 meeting. The Jackson Downtown Development Authority is also putting on the Cruise Ins and food truck events in downtown Jackson.
Woman charged in fatal shooting near Cascades found not guilty by reason of insanity
JACKSON, MI – A woman accused of fatally shooting a man in a Jackson park and walking away will not be going to trial for murder. Following a lengthy analysis by doctors at Michigan’s Center for Forensic Psychiatry, Antrana Brown was deemed not guilty by reason of insanity, April 12, for the shooting death of Rodney Reynolds, court records show.
Trial for Somerset man accused of killing teen in ‘22 begins
HILLSDALE — It took half a day Tuesday, April 16, for attorneys to select and seat a jury that will decide the facts and fate of a Somerset man charged with open murder in the May 22, 2022, shooting death of 16-year-old Robert Jeffrey Flint. Following a brief lunch...
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