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Mason recall winner to be seated Monday after mayor says city relied on wrong state law

Mayor Russell Whipple announced that Pamela Oliver and Jerry Schaffer will take their respective seats on the Mason City Council sooner than previously planned due to a misinterpretation of state election laws.

Mason, MI · 23h

WLNS

Lansing homeless shelter serves thousands, including veterans

Since opening in May, The Nest Lansing has provided thousands of meals, showers and other services to people experiencing homelessness in downtown Lansing.

Lansing, MI · 3d

jtv.tv

Jackson County Chamber of Commerce Announces 2026 Chamber Award Recipients

Kyle Hockley, owner of Picture This …Jackson is presented with the 2026 Small Business Person of the Year award by Jake Johnson, County National Bank, award sponsor. JTV photo. (November 13, 2026 1:10 PM ET) The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce held their annual Chamber Awards, honoring the recipients...

Jackson County, MI · 2d

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Home Builders Association Named Michigan Local Of The Year

JACKSON, MI – The Home Builders Association of Jackson, Hillsdale & Lenawee has been named Local of the Year by the Home Builders Association of Michigan during its Leadership in Housing Advocacy Awards, recognizing the association’s resurgence, revitalized programs and growing impact throughout the region. According to the...

Lenawee County, MI · 5d

WKHM

Formal Look, Fabulous Night for Chamber Awards

Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — A new formal look and revised presentation for the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce Community Awards, held last night at the American 1 Events Center. Winners last night include Brick Award recipients Elevate Aesthetics, Potocki Orthodontics, and Midbrook Manufacturing and Fabrication. Phil Willis accepted the award last night for Jamie Willis and Todd Lyons.

Jackson, MI · 2d

WILX-TV

Portion of Blackstone Street in Jackson to close for repairs

A portion of Blackstone Street in Jackson will be closed to traffic beginning Friday as crews make repairs.

Jackson, MI · 2d

lansingcitypulse.com

Good Truckin’ parks at long-awaited REO Town location

After months of anticipation, the once-empty storefront at 1107 S. Washington Ave. in REO Town is serving up the eclectic menu locals missed – Good Truckin’ is back. Good Truckin’ REO Bites is a smaller, grab-and-go version of the Good Truckin’ Diner in Old Town. It is located in the same space the diner occupied until almost two years ago.

Lansing, MI · 1d

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Jackson completes racial equity audit

The Jackson City Council accepted the final phase of the city’s racial equity audit Oct. 20, setting the stage for a community-based equity action plan targeted for April 19, 2027. The vote placed CNA Corp.’s report on file but did not adopt its individual recommendations. John Willis, the...

Jackson, MI · 2d

Lovely Garden Roots

East Lansing Could Fine Brandon Green $149,400 for 26 Oak and Hickory Trees Cut Without a Permit, and the Council Takes It Up Again Nov. 17

East Lansing staff propose a $149,400 fine, $200 per inch, against Brandon Green for 26 oaks and hickories cut without a permit. The council revisits it Nov. 17.

East Lansing, MI · 4d

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Grand opening date set for Lansing's new City Hall

Lansing city staff are moving into the new City Hall building ahead of its grand opening at the end of the month. A celebration has been scheduled for November 30 at 10 a.m. It will include sealing a time capsule documenting the city as it stands and current cultural artifacts.

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Three energy projects converge on rural Cohoctah: ‘I’m going to see nothing but black panels, metal and destruction’

Joann Haas was two months pregnant in 1985 when she bought an old farmhouse on Fleming Road in Cohoctah Township. Over the years, she turned it into a home where she raised her son and hoped to spend the rest of her life. “I look out my picture window right...

Cohoctah Township, MI · 4d

ClickOnDetroit.com

‘Enough is enough’: Unexplained fees pile up at Livingston County manufactured housing community

Residents at a Livingston County manufactured housing community say unexplained “miscellaneous” fees have accumulated, with at least a dozen people reportedly affected. Amy Saunders says charges began at $50 and grew to $350, despite her being current on lot rent; management’s explanations were unclear. Saunders says she...

Livingston County, MI · 3d

WILX-TV

86-year-old Eaton County EMT retires after 66 years on the job

At 86 years old, Lyle See is the oldest active EMT in Michigan. Now, he's retiring after 66 years in emergency services.

Eaton County, MI · 1d

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MDOT to Close Both Directions of Grand River at I-96 in Brighton This Weekend

Beginning Saturday, MDOT will have significant closures to complete the final pavement marking for the Grand River Ave and I-96 Project. Starting at 5 am Saturday, through 5 am Monday, both eastbound and westbound Grand River Ave. will be closed between the EB I-96 on-ramp and the WB I-96 off-ramp to finalize pavement markings for the Diverging Diamond Interchange.

Brighton, MI · 2d

WLNS

Camp sweep, shelter delays and a moratorium push: What to know about Lansing’s homelessness response

Lansing officials are shifting their homelessness strategy toward low-barrier sheltering and temporary winter accommodations following recent encampment clearances and calls for a sweep moratorium.

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Lansing councilwoman wants to enact homeless sweep moratorium

In the wake of a controversial eviction of 15 homeless people with medical concerns from an encampment along the River Trail on Thursday, members of Lansing City Council said they are moving to address the homeless "emergency."

Lansing, MI · 3d

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Unknown substance spilled into Lansing’s Grand River

A large amount of an unknown substance appears to have been spilled into the Grand River in Lansing.

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Grocery store hours for Thanksgiving 2026 in Livingston County

Thanksgiving is a popular holiday for last-minute grocery shopping. It's not uncommon to need an extra stick of butter in the middle of mixing potatoes, or a turkey baster after your existing utensil met an unfortunate end in the dishwasher. Regardless of your hosting emergency, there are options available, with several local grocery stores open on the feast-friendly holiday. Here's when stores will be open Nov. 26 in Livingston County : Meijer 6 a.m.-5 p.m. Locations: 8650 W. Grand River Ave. in Brighton; 3883 E. Grand River Ave. in Howell; 2160 Hartland Road in Hartland Township Website: meijer.com Kroger 6 a.m.-3 p.m. Locations: 9968 E. Grand River Ave. in Brighton; 108 W. Highland Road in Howell; 10059 E. Highland Road in Hartland Township Website: kroger.com VG’s Grocery 6 a.m.-4 p.m. Location: 2400 W. Grand River Ave. in Howell Website: shopvgs.com Walgreens 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Locations: 8720 W. Grand River Ave. in Brighton; 2321 E. Grand River Ave. in Howell Website: walgreens.com The following stores are closed Thanksgiving Day: Aldi Costco Target Walmart — Contact reporter Evan Sasiela at esasiela@livingstondaily.com . Follow him on X @SalsaEvan . This article originally appeared on Livingston Daily: Grocery store hours for Thanksgiving 2026 in

Livingston County, MI · 3d

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Can't Decide Where to Eat? Jackson County Has 40 Suggestions

BBQ, pasta, coney dogs, seafood, and plenty more. Jackson County Restaurant Week is serving up some tasty reasons to eat out. What's your go-to Jackson County restaurant?

Jackson County, MI · 5d

WLNS

As winter nears, Lansing shifts its homelessness focus from housing pods to a warming center

Mayor Andy Schor announced that Lansing will prioritize opening a low-barrier warming center and shelter over the NOVA Housing Initiative due to immediate needs and rising infrastructure costs.