FACT: In 1930, the city of Jackson held 55,187 people — and that was the peak. By the 2020 census, the city counted 31,309. If you read only those two numbers, the story writes itself: Jackson is a city that lost its people. FACT: Read the other column. In 1930, Jackson County held 92,304 people. […]
Quick answer: The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office held its 2025 Awards Banquet on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at Cascades Manor House, naming Corrections Deputy Brandon Bretes as Corrections Deputy of the Year, Detective Breanne Tucker as Deputy of the Year, and Rosemary Tanner as Civilian of the Year. Sections below are labeled FACT or COMMENTARY. […]
Quick answer: Albion’s Great Pumpkin Challenge, listed on the Greater Albion Chamber of Commerce calendar, took place Saturday, October 3, 2026 in Albion, Michigan — anchoring one of the busiest fall weekends of the season for downtown Albion. Sections below are labeled FACT or COMMENTARY. Facts are sourced; commentary is editorial analysis. FACT: What happened […]
