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Man accused of stabbing, injuring relative in fourth alleged act of domestic violence
JACKSON COUNTY, MI – A Michigan Center man is accused of repeatedly stabbing another man in an alleged act of domestic violence. Ian Jacob Vreeland was arraigned Monday, May 6, on one felony count each of assault with intent to murder and a third offense of domestic violence. If...
Pot Park: Leoni Township purchases park with marijuana tax funds
JACKSON COUNTY, Mich. (WILX) - One Mid-Michigan township will soon show how marijuana sales have benefited its community by purchasing and revitalizing a local park. Marijuana tax funds will bring new life to a park in Leoni township. The township is slowly improving and hopes to open the park for summer.
Annual memorial bike ride to honor Jackson woman killed in crash
JACKSON, MI - Cyclists will silently pay their respects and raise awareness for those killed in bike-vehicle crashes during an annual bike ride next week. Hosted by the Cascades Cycling Club, Jackson’s fourth “Ride of Silence” event is set to take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 15.
See who’s running for office in Jackson County in 2024 election
JACKSON COUNTY, MI -- A major election year might shake up Jackson-area governments as much as it does for the nation at large. In addition to the presumptive presidential rematch between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, Jackson County voters will be asked to decide who sits in various significant state, county and city leadership seats.
Investigation phase for clean-up of contaminated Michner Plating site has begun in Jackson
JACKSON, MI – Clean-up at a former Jackson factory site is still waiting to begin as officials launch an investigation into the property’s contamination. The Michner Plating Mechanic Street site, a former metal plating facility at 520 N. Mechanic St., was added to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Superfund National Priorities List in March 2022 to allow cleanup to be spearheaded by federal officials.
Still searching for a Mother’s Day gift? Hidden Lake Garden’s plant sale has a solution
LENAWEE COUNTY, MI – Brighten up your landscape or find the perfect Mother’s Day gift at Hidden Lake Gardens’ annual plant sale. The sale is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11, inside the Service Barn, located off the main parking lot of the gardens at 6214 Monroe Road in Tipton. The event is hosted each year on Mother’s Day weekend so customers can shop for gifts or bring their moms for a day out, Hidden Lake Gardens Marketing and Publicity Coordinator Jessica Goodrich said.
172-unit development could proceed with deal between Chelsea, neighboring township
CHELSEA, MI - After seven years in the pipeline, the finish line may be in sight for a potential development bringing 172 new housing units and medical offices to the Chelsea area. A new draft agreement crafted through negotiations between Chelsea and neighboring Lima Township is the key missing piece...
How to get tickets to Faster Horses 2024 & what to be aware of beforehand
Faster Horses Festival 2024: here’s everything you need to know before purchasing tickets. Brooklyn, Michigan’s popular country music festival, Faster Horses at Michigan International Speedway, is now selling tickets for 2024. The weekend-long concert experience takes place this July 19 through 21, and offers three separate ticket options: GA, VIP, and single-day. Purchase yours on SeatGeek, Vivid Seats, and/or StubHub. But do your research before attending, as the festival has garnered some negative attention in the way of event safety.
Chelsea city leaders vote to double their pay for attending meetings
CHELSEA, MI - The payments Chelsea city leaders receive for attending government meetings are set to double under a new proposal advanced on Monday, May 6. The bump is a “no brainer,” given the payments haven’t changed since 1991, and the proposal wouldn’t even bring the rates in line with inflation over that period, City Manager Marty Colburn said.
Here’s what’s on the May 7 election ballot in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, MI – Voters in parts of Jackson County will head to the polls Tuesday to decide on funding measures for school and public safety systems. Millage proposals for Napoleon Township’s police and fire departments, East Jackson Community Schools and Concord Community Schools are on the ballot.
Old industrial buildings in Chelsea coming down to make way for new park
CHELSEA, MI - The last remaining traces of a former industrial site near downtown Chelsea are coming down. Contractors have begun demolition at the former Federal Screw Works property as that latest step in the nonprofit Main Street Park Alliance’s plans to transform the long-vacant site into a public park, Joe Ziolkowski, a local developer helping spearhead the group’s efforts, said.
Here is the latest boys track leaderboard in the Jackson area
JACKSON -- Big meets bring out big performances. That is the lesson in this week’s boys track leaderboard in the Jackson area, where between Manchester Metrics, the Stockbridge Invitational and the Saline Golden Triangle, many athletes were posting new season bests. If you purchase a product or register for...
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