Jackson News

Navy Seaman Zachary A. Pinkard recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.

Aulanda Banks works outside her Chalet Terrace apartment as daughter Aarica Spivey, 5, plays.

Anyone interested in learning more about the programs and services offered at Jackson High School can do so at an open house on Thursday, June 20. The event is set for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the high school, 522 Wildwood Ave. Staff members will meet attendees at the west entrance of the building.

A 20-year-old accused of shooting a 13-year-old bystander in the chest was sentenced Wednesday, June 19, to a year in jail for an earlier, separate assault charge.

Of the $8,082 Dobies has made so far as part of his City Council stipend, more than $6,000 has been donated to Jackson nonprofits.

One person is injured and another is in custody after an assault Monday. Officials were called to the 1300 block of Knollwood around 5:30a.m., but the incident has continued into Lansing police say a woman in her early 20s was assaulted at a home in the 1300 block of Knollwood on Monday.

Jackson's former representative in the state Senate and Congress has re-emerged as the Democratic Party's hand-picked and anointed candidate for governor.

A 40-year-old man was taken to Allegiance Health Tuesday evening, June 18 after being stabbed in the torso, Jackson police said.

Jackson fire Deputy Chief David Wooden determined sparks fell into a debris pile and the debris caught fire while workers were cutting metal, according to a statement from the fire department.

A 17-year-old vehicle passenger was injured Monday night when the vehicle driver made an abrupt turn, causing an oncoming vehicle to crash into it, a police official said.

Jackson City Councilman Derek Dobies, 6th Ward, scheduled a neighborhood meeting next week to discuss city officials' vote to partner with the University of Michigan.

Jackson County Sheriff's Office reports for Monday, June 17 to early Tuesday, June 18 deputies responded to 46 calls for service, conducted 25 traffic stops and 6 arrests.

Flexible Staffing on Wildwood in Jackson is looking for dozens of employees for a company in the Tecumseh area.

On the Jackson Citizen Patriot's Facebook page , readers are talking about an explosion last week at a Leoni Township oil well site that leaves one man in critical condition .

In fact, all children age 18 and younger can find free hot or cold lunches and breakfast all summer long through the Jackson Public Schools summer nutrition program.

ACKLEY , Jessica F. and Robbie J., of Hanover, a son, Robbie Jay Jr., born June 9, 5 pounds, 15 ounces at Allegiance Health.

Jackson Mayor Martin Griffin said the work would not include tearing up roadways in the city, and City Engineer Jon Dowling echoed the mayor's remarks.

The Michigan Parole Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 to consider the possible parole of Marvin W. Johnson, #138946.

As opposed to the recent change from Jackson Community College to Jackson College, the institutions name change from Jackson Junior College to JCC in 1965 brought little hoopla.

Lisa Furman of Rives Junction will assume her duties on July 1. In the role, she will be responsible for developing and leading a teacher preparation program that aims to help its graduates become successful teachers.