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‘You took my baby from me’ mother tells man sentenced to life for fatal stabbing
JACKSON COUNTY, MI – Jessica Perkins wiped away tears as she approached a courtroom podium Wednesday with her daughter, Jazimen Essex. She placed a decorative blue urn on the prosecution’s table and then addressed Essex’s killer, Robert Wayne Annabel II. If you purchase a product or register...
Jazz-packed summer concert series returns to Jackson College
JACKSON, MI - Jackson College’s annual Summer Concert Series has grown in recent years to offer more free music to the Jackson County community. The series kicks off in 2024 with a performance of the Jackson French Quarter Traditional Jazz Band at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, on Potter Center’s back patio, 2111 Emmons Road. It feature traditional jazz music inspired by New Orleans, including classics like “When the Saints Go Marching In,” officials said.
‘If teachers bully students, they get promoted.’ Tensions remain at Columbia schools after prank
BROOKLYN, MI - The mother of a student who was the target of a teacher’s prank is calling out the Columbia School Board for not only keeping the teacher on staff, but also giving him an additional job as a coach. Columbia Junior High School teacher Jacob Boone posted...
Murder-suicide suspected in elderly couple’s death in lakeside home
JACKSON COUNTY, MI – An elderly married couple likely died in a murder-suicide in their Summit Township lakeside, police say. Virginia Zwick, 74, and Duane Zwick, 75, were found dead Monday, and a preliminary investigation suggests one of them killed the other and one died by suicide, according to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. It was too soon to which of them was the shooter.
A school record fell as Jonesville track athletes win at regionals and qualify for state
HILLSDALE — It was a back-and-forth battle between the Jonesville boys track team and the regional host Hillsdale High School. The battle for the Region 25-3 championship ultimately went to Hillsdale, but the battle between the Hornets and Comets looks to continue at this year’s Division 3 State Finals. More: Hillsdale baseball breaks May win drought with seventh inning comeback against Quincy ...
Pets of the week: Rufus is energetic and intelligent. Fandango is curious and spunky
JACKSON, MI -- The Jackson County Animal Shelter, 3770 Spring Arbor Road, has many pets available for adoption. Rufus is a 3-year-old Catahoula Leopard dog. He is house trained and friendly to everyone he meets. Rufus likes to take walks and is learning some basic commands. He came in with another dog, who has been adopted.
How did runners from Western and Northwest fare at the Division 2 track regionals?
The Western boys won the regional title with 123 points, with host Mason second with 98.5. Northwest took 13th. In the girls regional Mason took the title over Harper Creek. Western was 10th and Northwest 12th. The Panthers finished first and second in boys shot put, where Brennan Faber tossed...
Summer-like weather on the way & rain chances Thursday, plus today’s headlines
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - We are going to be seeing some small chances for rain and storms in the coming days but it will be coming with some warmer temperatures as well. Join News 10+ at 2 p.m. for an update on our evening newscasts. Chat with us LIVE during...
Meet the Teacher: Working with Jackson students makes this school secretary feel young again
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Over 500 people participate in Jackson’s annual Tunnel to Towers 5K to honor first responders
JACKSON, MI – Uniformed firefighters, first responders and other runners participated in the Tunnel to Towers 5K to raise money for injured first responders, military heroes, and their families Saturday morning, May 18, at Jackson’s Cascade Falls Park. The eighth annual Tunnel to Towers 5K saw almost 525...
Roundup: Golf teams prepare for championship season, Hornet tennis ends season at regional
HILLSDALE COUNTY — Hillsdale County prep golf teams finish up their last events before championship season, meanwhile the Hillsdale varsity girls tennis team concluded its season at the regional finals in Jackson. The Hornet tennis team traveled to Jackson Lumen Christi, where it took on some of the best...
How did Jackson-area runners in Division 4 fare at track regionals?
The Concord boys won the regional title with 90 points to beat Climax-Scotts by 10. East Jackson was fifth, Jackson Prep 11th and Vandercook Lake 12th. In the girls regional Concord had 82 points to take second behind Portland St. Patrick. East Jackson took sixth, Vandercook Lake 13th and Jackson Prep 15th.
Hillsdale Academy track teams win team regional titles; multiple Colts qualify for state
HILLSDALE — Hillsdale Academy hosted the Division 4, Region 35 championships at the new track facility in Hayden Park. The Colts have played the role of hosts for this regional for several seasons. However, this was the first year the event was moved from Muddy Waters Stadium at Hillsdale College to Hayden Park.
Grass Lake sweeps way to Cascades Conference title
GRASS LAKE -- As has been the case since 2021, the Cascades Conference championship in the bat-and-ball sports runs through Grass Lake. On Monday, a week after the Warrior softball team clinched the conference title for the fourth year in a row, the Warriors took the baseball title for the fourth year in a row as well, sweeping Columbia Central in the first two games of the best-of-three conference championship series.
Expect traffic backups as a busy Jackson street is closing for rebuilding
JACKSON, MI – A daylong closure is coming to a busy Jackson street this weekend. The Michigan Department of Transportation is closing Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, or Old M-106, from Ganson to Quarry streets at 6 a.m. Saturday, May 18, for a rebuilding project. If you purchase a...
Convicted murderer sent to prison, road project rejected: Jackson headlines May 11-16
JACKSON COUNTY, MI – A man convicted of fatally stabbing a woman in a Jackson parole house will spend the rest of his life in prison. Here is that headline and some more you might have missed this week. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
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