On Nov. 3, Jackson County voters will decide whether to raise the monthly 911 phone surcharge from $1.50 to up to $3 to fund new 800-megahertz radios for all county first responders. Here’s the proposal, the math, and the stakes if it fails.
Two weeks after a fatal hit-and-run killed scooter rider Eric Estey on Rosehill Road, Blackman-Leoni DPS detectives arrested Jordan Morey in the Lansing area, and Flock license-plate cameras helped crack the case.
Accelerate Jackson has named Shannon Siedlik as program manager of the APEX Accelerator, the program that helps local small businesses compete for government contracts. The appointment puts a dedicated leader behind one of the most practical — and underused — growth tools available to Jackson-area entrepreneurs. What the APEX Accelerator does APEX Accelerators (formerly known […]
Drivers on US-127 in Jackson should brace for an orange-barrel October: construction between Parnall and Bellevue Roads runs through October 31. Lane closures, reduced speeds, and delays are in store for one of the area’s busiest north-south corridors. What is happening and when Where: US-127 between Parnall Road and Bellevue Road, Jackson. When: Ongoing now, […]
Treasure hunters and car lovers are in for a big weekend: the Jackson Antique & Collectible Show returns October 2–3, and this year it is joined by the Cruising for the Cause car show. Two events, one destination — here is what to expect. Jackson Antique & Collectible Show: Oct 2–3 The Antique & Collectible […]
Albion College has parted ways with head football coach Travis Rundle, the school announced. Stephen Wasil has been named interim head coach, stepping in to lead the Britons as the program moves through the transition. What is known about the change The college confirmed Rundle’s departure and the appointment of Wasil on an interim basis. […]
Jackson’s City Council covered a lot of ground at its September 22 meeting — and several of the votes will land directly in residents’ mailboxes and neighborhoods. From rubbish fees to the Shaw Road bridge and new housing parcels, here is what was decided and what it means for you. Rubbish fees on the table […]
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is closing the 27 Mile Road bridge over I-94 in Albion from October 5 through October 30 for repair work. Drivers who rely on this crossing should plan alternate routes now — the closure will cut a key north-south connection for nearly four weeks. Closure details What: Full closure […]
The City of Jackson is kicking off a new Master Plan process, a 12–16 month effort that will set the community’s long-range vision for land use, neighborhoods, transportation, and economic development. For residents and local businesses, this is the document that will quietly shape zoning decisions, corridor investments, and development priorities for years to come […]
Quick answer: Economic development corporations (EDCs) exist to make their region’s economy healthier — and they do their best work with small businesses. For a Jackson County owner, an EDC can mean mentoring, financing connections, workforce training, tax incentives, and a front door into state and federal programs you would never find alone. What an […]
