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Jackson mayor Derek Dobies not seeking re-election

Jackson voters selected a familiar face to lead the city on Tuesday night, electing former mayor Derek Dobies back into the city’s top office.

Jackson, MI · 2d

wilcoxnewspapers.com

Democratic wave sweeps nation, reaches Jackson County

Democrats won major races across the country Tuesday, taking control of Congress, flipping state governments and scoring key victories in Michigan. The shift extended to Jackson County, although Republicans won several important local races and carried the county in the gubernatorial and U.S. Senate contests. Nationally, Democrats won control of...

Jackson County, MI · 1d

mindfullyamerican.com

7 Things Michigan Cemeteries Can Remove From a Grave Without Telling the Family

You leave a winter wreath on a loved one’s grave and expect to see it on your next visit. But Michigan cemeteries set their own rules, and some let staff clear items away without telling the family. Here’s what Michigan cemeteries can remove from a grave without telling you....

Michigan · 2d

Michigan Daily

Ann Arbor residents pass Proposals A-D

As of 2:29 a.m. on Nov. 4, Ann Arbor voters approved city ballot proposals A, B, C and D, according to unofficial results from the Washtenaw County Clerk’s Office. Proposal A: Charter Amendment Tax for Street, Bridge, and Sidewalk Repair and Replacement — Passed. Proposal A was approved...

Ann Arbor, MI · 3d

MLive

Jared Hopkins wins Jackson County District Judge seat

Jared Hopkins narrowly defeated Stormie McGee to win the 12th District Court Judge seat in Jackson County, succeeding retiring Judge Michael Klaeren.

Jackson County, MI · 3d

MLive

Your Washtenaw County road work scheduled of Nov. 9

WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - Drivers should prepare for numerous road closures and lane restrictions across multiple townships during the week of Nov. 9-15, according to the Washtenaw County Road Commission. Several major road closures will be in effect during the week and more. All schedules are subject to change due...

Washtenaw County, MI · 6h

MLive

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Jackson sends Democrat to state House, but county remains red: 5 takeaways on Nov. 3 election

The city also elected a new-old mayor, Derek Dobies, who will return to the position after about a six-year hiatus.

Jackson, MI · 2d

The Detroit News

Former MLB pitcher wins seat on Saline School Board by 28 votes

A former major-leaguer made his pitch to voters in Saline, and they elected him. Matt Shoemaker, who pitched nine seasons in Major League Baseball for three teams, was elected to the Saline Area Schools Board of Education on Tuesday, Nov. 3. He won one of three four-year terms up for grabs, and he won by a razor-thin margin, according to unofficial results out of Washtenaw County. Shoemaker, 40, received 6,598 votes with 100% of precincts reporting, putting him in third place among five candidates running for a four-year term. The top three vote-getters won four-year seats on the board. Shoemaker finished 28 votes ahead of Afifa Corrigan, who finished in fourth place. Carl Spina (8,528 votes) and Christy Lillie (8,169 votes) also were elected to four-year terms. In a separate election for a two-year term on the board, incumbent Tim Austin (7,456 votes) won that seat. Shoemaker and wife Danielle have four kids, 11 years old and younger, all enrolled in the Saline School District. In a recent interview with the Saline Post, he said he has been a substitute teacher for three years, and he coaches youth baseball, basketball, football and soccer. "My absolute main concern is the students,"

Saline, MI · 3d

wlen.com

Jackson County historical society to debut coal mining book Nov. 4

JACKSON — A new book on Jackson County’s coal mining history will debut Wednesday, November 4, at the Jackson County Michigan Historical Society’s annual gathering. Society President and local historian Maurice Imhoff will discuss his book, “The Mines Below.”. It traces the industry from the discovery...

Jackson County, MI · 2d

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Current Ann Arbor City Council holds its final meeting

The current Ann Arbor City Council held its final meeting Thursday night, the last with Christopher Taylor as mayor. As the meeting was winding down, council members took turns honoring Taylor and other departing colleagues Chris Watson, Ayesha Gazi Edwin, and Dharma Akmon. Taylor thanked all those he has worked...

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Jackson County (MI) Voters Fund New Emergency Radios

JACKSON COUNTY, MI – Voters agreed to a ballot proposal that will double a $1.50 a month surcharge on their phone bills to help pay for new emergency radios for all first responders in the county. The measure passed 36,228 to 26,783, according to unofficial Jackson County election results.

Jackson County, MI · 2d

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Traffic Signal Installation Underway At Dexter-Pinckney & Island Lake Road

Traffic signal installation is underway at a busy intersection in Webster Township. A contractor working on behalf of the Washtenaw County Road Commission is performing work related to the traffic signal installation at the intersection of Dexter-Pinckney Road and Island Lake Road. Lane closures are not anticipated; however, shoulders at...

Washtenaw County, MI · 1d

Sports Business Journal

Michigan, Michigan State to launch urine recycling pilot at Michigan Stadium on Saturday

Researchers from Michigan and Michigan State will “collect urine from tailgaters” at Saturday’s rivalry game in Ann Arbor as “part of an event called ‘The Piss Off,’” according to Austin Meek of THE ATHLETIC. Researchers at the event, coordinated by Michigan’s Nutrient-Energy-Water Cycles Group, will “pasteurize the urine and isolate nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium for use in fertilizer pellets that will be applied to plants” at UM’s Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum and MSU’s W.K. Kellogg Biological Station. Two donation stations with standing urinals will be in the tailgating areas at Ann Arbor Golf & Outing Club across from gates 2 and 4 at Michigan Stadium. The group said that it “hopes to add sitting options for future events.” According to N-E-W Cycles, this event will be the “first ‘stadium-scale pilot’ for urine recycling in the U.S.” Saturday’s kickoff is at 7:30pm ET, and the donation stations will be open from 1pm ET until the end of the game (THE ATHLETIC, 11/5).

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WLNS

Henry Ford Health invests $15M into Jackson, Wayne counties

A new $15 million investment is aiming at expanding housing opportunities and supporting small businesses in Jackson and Detroit.

Jackson, MI · 1d

MLive

Ann Arbor updates construction safety provisions after worker’s death on city project

ANN ARBOR, MI — Construction worker David Reminder, 48, died when his gravel truck tipped over, crushing the cab, during work on a city road project along Miller Avenue in June 2025. City construction contract provisions related to contractor safety responsibilities now have been revised, City Administrator Milton Dohoney...

Michigan Daily

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Record-breaking youth turnout helps secure El-Sayed victory

Young voters across Michigan turned out in record numbers this election cycle, with 8,529 early votes and 2,668 same-day registration votes tabulated at the University of Michigan’s two campus voting hub, according to unofficial vote totals provided to the Michigan Daily by Catherine Carver, assistant director of the UMICH Votes coalition.

Ann Arbor, MI · 2d

CBS Detroit

Howell man to face trial over threats made to circuit court judge, AG says

A Howell man will face trial over accusations that he threatened the life of a circuit court judge, the Michigan Attorney General's office said.

Howell, MI · 23h

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CITY OF JACKSON ELECTION RESULTS AVAILABLE ONLINE

Election results for the City of Jackson are available online through the Jackson County Clerk’s Office following the Nov. 3, 2026, general election. The Jackson County Clerk’s Office provides election results for jurisdictions throughout Jackson County, including the City of Jackson. Results are posted on the county’s website as they are received from local jurisdictions.

Jackson County, MI · 3d

The Ann Arbor News

Synagogue protester calls new Ann Arbor law an attack on free speech, others applaud it

ANN ARBOR, MI — A new law in Ann Arbor explicitly prohibits disturbing the peace at places of worship or criminally interfering with access to them. City Council voted 9-0 Thursday, Nov. 5, to give final approval to the ordinance after 23 years of weekly Saturday protests outside the Beth Israel synagogue on Washtenaw Avenue.

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