36 min ago | The Jackson Citizen Patriot
Jackson Fire Department awarded $1.8 million federal grant to hire additional firefighters
The Jackson Fire Department will likely hire nine additional firefighters with money provided by a federal grant.
36 min ago | MLive.com
Peek Through Time: Wimpy Burger was a no-frills top burger joint in Jackson
Youngsters and teens in the 1950s and '60s often throw out favorites like Schlenker's Sandwich Shop , 1104 E. Ganson St., and Pat's Hamburgs, 107 Cooper St.
1 hr ago | MLive.com
Jackson small business corner: Jackson Glass Works in the works since 1934
Sales manager Don Ward, left, and owner Jay MacCready of Jackson Glass Works run the auto division of the company that specializes in windshield repair and other small carry-in glass items.
1 hr ago | The Jackson Citizen Patriot
Free health-care reform presentation to be held June 7 in Jackson
Jackson residents will get a chance to learn more about how health care reform will impact their lives at an upcoming free presentation.
4 hrs ago | The Jackson Citizen Patriot
Jackson Current: 10-month-old dies in Amish buggy crash; Northwest...
MLive.com Fifth graders Ruth Rotta, 11, left, and Alice Ratliff, 11, of Northwest Elementary School planted flowers at Jackson Interfaith Shelter Wednesday afternoon.
For years, press fits have been used to join parts rigidly. Today's emphasis on quality control demands full use of modern control systems and techniques that monitor and verify press force and all other aspects of pressing operations.
Jackson boy's attempt to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee falls short
The ten-year-old Warner Elementary School student failed to score enough points to advance to the semifinals of the event Wednesday afterrnoon in Washington, D.C. He needed to score higher than 228 of 277 competitors to advance to the next round through a combination of points earned on one round of a computer-based test, taken Tuesday, and two ... (more)
Existing medical marijuana dispensaries would be closed under Jackson ordinance
Both new and existing medical marijuana dispensaries in Jackson would be banned under an ordinance being considered by the City Council, a city attorney said.
Helicopter en route, U.S. 127 shut down for crash at Jackson, Ingham county line
UPDATE : U.S. 127 has re-opened after a helicopter landed and took off with the injured driver.
Unrelated weekend shootings send three to hospital; police continuing their investigations
Jackson police are continuing their investigations into three unrelated shootings this weekend that sent three people to Allegiance Health.
Jackson Community College appoints Donna Lake as new board of trustee member
In a special meeting Tuesday morning, the Jackson Community College Board of Trustees appointed her to complete the term of Christina Medlar, who withdrew her seat for what she said were personal reasons May 1. The term runs through 2012.
Jackson Community Foundation announces $5,000 grant for historic preservation programs in Jackson
The Jackson Community Foundation Board of Trustees announced it will award a grant for up to $5,000 for programs that support historic preservation, in a restricted Request for Proposals .
On the Job in Jackson with Dale Markiewicz, owner of Parrot Bay Suntanner
A. Tanning service and related apparel. I have three employees, but I'm here 90 percent of the time.
Michigan's Best BBQ: West Texas Barbecue has lead in Jackson-area poll heading into final hours
The poll, which opened on May 23, is closing in on 1,500 votes. Readers can vote as often as every 12 hours.
Medical marijuana, budget, home purchases on Jackson City Council agenda
A medical marijuana ordinance, the proposed 2012-13 budget and the city's purchase of two houses to be rehabilitated go before the Jackson City Council on Tuesday.
Jackson Current: Teen drowns in Vandercook Lake; City Council to...
MLive.com Carinn Sims, 4, brushed dirt off of a soldier's grave during the Memorial Day ceremony at Mount Evergreen Cemetery Monday morning.
Daybook: Recent births in the Jackson County area
BROCK, Angela R. and Christopher M., of Springport, a son, Lane William-Thomas, born May 23, 6 pounds, 10 ounces at Allegiance Health.
Officer Michael Brandt named Officer of Year before he left Jackson police to 'pursue other dreams'
For 11 1 2 years, Michael Brandt tried to listen and treat people with fairness, kindness and respect even when they didn't do the same for him.
Local veterans organizations assess goals, membership in changing era of military involvement
MLive.com Edward "Ted" Hendges, middle, of Present Lake, talks with Robert Wilson, of Michigan Center and Clive Seydell of Jackson at the Rose City American Legion Thursday afternoon.
Jackson woman's chronicles of granddaughter's life makes the perfect graduation present
The writing project began with the birth of her granddaughter and 10 journals later, Dianne Georgopoulos is ready to turn them over to Mindy Ziegler.