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HANOVER, MI -- Folks began lining up Hanover’s Main Street hours before the start of the annual Fourth of July Parade. Along the street people roamed the nearby food carts, conversing with their neighbors, or just enjoying the sunshine. Hanover once again hosted their Fourth of July Parade in...

JACKSON, MI – Calvin Battles was in a Michigan State University class where the professor asked students do an ice breaker by writing down on a notecard what they wanted to do in life. Most of the other students were pursuing careers such as lawyers or U.S president, Battle...

CENTREVILLE — The case of the man accused of murdering Chelsea Wallen in Colon in October will be going back to St. Joseph County 3B District Court in the near future. St. Joseph County Circuit Court Judge Paul Stutesman remanded the case of Michael Lafler Thursday to the lower court for a preliminary examination hearing, due to earlier issues in the case surrounding Lafler’s representation.

CELINA — The World’s Longest Yard Sale (also known as the 127 Corridor Sale) will run Aug. 4 through Aug. 7. This yard sale stretches 690 miles along U.S. Route 127, starting in Addison, Michigan and ending in Gadsden, Alabama. Area communities along this highway include Celina and Van Wert.

Hanover Firecracker Run Walk. 8 AM. The ORS Running Series presents the Hanover Firecracker 5 Mile Run and 5K Walk. Downtown Hanover, starting and finishing on Main Street. Register HERE. Prizes for the top finishers! Sponsored by Orthopaedic Rehab Specialists, Experience Jackson and JTV. Michigan Pancake Breakfast. Youth Haven All-You-Can-Eat...

Food Truck Tuesday. 11 AM to 1 PM. The Jackson Downtown Development Authority presents Food Truck Tuesday, the first and third Tuesdays in June, July, and August at Horace Blackman Park, Downtown Jackson. This week’s entertainment is by Bob Schultz. A wide variety of food trucks will be offering lunch and snack items, beverages, and desserts.

The Columbia Township police officer involved in a fatal shooting back in March will not face charges, Jackson County Prosecutor Jerry Jarzynka announced Friday. The shooting happened in the early hours of March 31 in Columbia Township in Jackson County. Officer Ben Hovarter responded to a call of a man...

Prayer led by Paul Gruetter, for Council President, Chris Kannel and his family in the loss of his dad, Mike Kannel, was lifted up at the beginning of the June 27, 2022 meeting. With Mayor Steve Yagelski and President Kannel not present, Council member Don Schlosser led the meeting. Council...

MONTPELIER, Ohio (WANE) – The Montpelier Police Department in Ohio posted Thursday on Facebook asking for the public’s help in finding 16-year-old Katherinne Fernandez. Katherinne is described as 5″1″ and 100 lbs. She has brown eyes, and light brown hair that fades to red at the bottom.

PROJECT PROGRESSING … At Edon, the concrete pad has been completed. The next step is to put in new bleachers and a new press box. The project is expected to be completed by the end of July. (PHOTO BY DANIEL COOLEY, STAFF) The Edon School Board meeting of June...

Messenger and South lakes looked like they were under attack by Japanese World War II planes on the weekend of June 16. Six single-engine planes swooped in formation and landed at the Branch County Memorial Airport, accompanied by a lone U.S. plane. Airport Board Chair Mike Kelly headed there to...

JTV News presents The Morning Show. Monday, Andy and Bart’s guests: Dr. Donna O’Neill, The PIIC Center. JPS Believe the Hype; Kriss Giannetti & Meghan Bashir, JPS Alum & Parent. CottonTales owner Daniel Kidder-McQuown. 9 AM and 11 AM. (replay from June 28) Monday on The Bart Hawley...

A regional furniture chain planted its roots in Summit Township on Friday. Bob’s discount Furniture and Mattress store opened on Peach Street for the chain’s 161st store nationwide. During the stores opening ceremony, two $2,500 checks were presented to the children’s advocacy center and to the Veterans Miracle Center of Erie. The regional manager said […]

JACKSON COUNTY, MI -- A poorly timed turn left two people in the hospital with serious injuries this week, police said. At about 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 27, officers from the Blackman-Leoni Department of Public Safety responded to a crash between a truck and a motorcycle in the area of Lansing Avenue and Peacock Walk, north of Jackson.

It’s the 4th of July weekend which means fireworks, parades, festivals, and more. This year, towns in the St. Joseph County area have some big plans. The 4th of July weekend will be packed with various events spanning over three days. Palmer Lake in Colon is having its 16th...

JACKSON COUNTY, MI -- Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney Jerry Jarzynka has found that a police officer acted in self-defense when he fatally shot a man in March. Erik Poul Moller Nielsen, 36, was shot and killed by a Columbia Township Police Department officer on the morning of March 31. Details...