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Early voting for primary election set to begin in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, MI - Early voting for the Aug. 6 primary election opens Saturday in Jackson County. Changes approved by Michigan voters in the November 2022 election allow all registered voters to cast ballots starting the second Saturday before an election and ending the Sunday before the election. Registered Jackson...
2 Republicans seeking Sandstone Township supervisor seat in August primary
JACKSON COUNTY, MI – Two Republicans are going head-to-head in an effort to become Sandstone Township’s supervisor in the August primary election. Sandstone Township Supervisor Dwight A. VanWinkle is seeking re-election on Tuesday, Aug. 6. He faces newcomer Gary W. Britten for another four-year term. No Democrats have...
Patio parties return, car crashes into church: Jackson headlines July 20-25
JACKSON COUNTY, MI – Patio parties are back at the Ella Sharp Museum ready for people to kick back and have a good time. Here is that headline and some more you might have missed this week. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
Vandercook Lake superintendent departing for new job in Portage
JACKSON COUNTY, MI - Tracey Lowder is leaving Vandercook Lake Public Schools, effective Friday, July 26, to take another job. Lowder, who became the district’s superintendent in 2022, is taking over as Portage Northern High School principal, after his contract was approved by the Portage Public Schools Board on Monday, July 22.
Former clerk challenges incumbent for Leoni Township supervisor
JACKSON COUNTY, MI - Two long-time staples of the Leoni Township community are facing off for the top township board seat on Aug. 6. Republican Michele Manke is challenging incumbent Howard Linnabary for the role of Leoni Township supervisor in the primary election. Linnabary has filled the seat since being elected in 2016.
Back to School Blast providing assistance to families in need
JACKSON, Mich. (WILX) - As students are getting ready to say goodbye to their summer freedom, parents are saying so-long to a good chunk of their paycheck. Getting your kids ready for school can be expensive and parents say community events make a difference. “This is going to be a...
Backyard BBQ to raise funds for Jackson Friendly Home & John George Home
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM, Greg O’Connor) — The big car show downtown Friday night includes two live broadcasts with McKibbin Media Group (MMG) — 3 to 5 p.m. at Bella Notte, and 5 to 7 p.m. at the downtown MMG studio. Steve Boyle will be hosting the live broadcasts on our sister station K105.3 along with MMG’s newest addition, Production Director Connor Dockery.
Thursday, July 25 – Friday, July 26, 2024
All new Thursday JTV News presents The Morning Show. Today, Bart’s guests: Jodi Wheeler, Manager, Grand River Farmers Market with Youth Entrepreneur Meadow Stellar; Georgia Fojtasek and Ted Christoff, Mechanic Street Bridge Sculpture Groundbreaking; Elaine Crosby, Jackson Golf Hall of Fame & Emma Hubbard, Scholarship Recipient; Corbin Swint, General Manager, Doll n’ Burgers. 9 AM and 11 AM. (replays Friday)
Former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords to visit Michigan as part of Harris campaign
(CBS DETROIT) — Former Arizona Rep. Gabby Giffords will visit Michigan this weekend as part of Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign trail.Giffords' husband, Sen. Mark Kelly, is one of the top contenders as Harris' running mate in the 2024 presidential election. Giffords was also a victim of a shooting during a campaign event with constituents in 2011.Officials said Giffords is scheduled to be in Rochester Hills on Sunday and Grand Rapids on Monday for the "Weekend of Action" events, which include canvass launches, phone banks, and text banks.Harris launched her presidential campaign after President Biden announced last weekend that he was dropping out of the race against former President Donald Trump. Shortly after withdrawing, Biden endorsed Harris for the Democratic nomination. Several other Democratic lawmakers, including Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, have since endorsed Harris.Additionally, Michigan Democratic delegates voted on Tuesday to endorse Harris ahead of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next month.
After years of opioids agony, rural Michigan finds reason for hope
GAYLORD — Something different was in the air Thursday at an annual gathering of northern Michigan addiction service providers. While their work battling the epidemic remains grim, and their needs are great, many in the recovery community say there are also signs of progress after years of heartbreak. The...
Northern Lights Will Glow This Week And Be Visible In Michigan
If you always wanted to see the northern lights and missed the opportunity the last time Michigan caught a glimpse of this incredible experience, you may have a chance to see them soon. The odds are in our favor that parts of Michigan may get to see the aurora borealis.
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