Jackson News: Breaking News

Mason man involved in crash on U.S. 127 remains in critical condition

2012-05-30T23:03:00Z

49-year-old Randall Gerhardstein was driving north on U.S. 127 Wednesday morning when he crashed near the Ingham and Jackson county line.

Michael Steury Jr. identified as 10-month-old killed in Amish buggy crash in southern Hillsdale County

2012-05-30T16:11:00Z

Michael Steury Jr. was pronounced dead after being flown to St. Vincents Hospital in Toledo, Ohio.

Mason man, 49, initially in serious condition after crash on U.S. 127 near county line

2012-05-30T14:07:16Z

Rives-Tompkins township fire personnel extricated the man from the 2004 Saturn he was driving when he lost control about 7:15 a.m.

Baby dies after minivan rear-ends Amish buggy in southern Hillsdale County

2012-05-30T13:02:53Z

Tuesday's crash was the second in the last week involving a buggy in that area.

UPDATE: U.S. 127 re-opened after helicopter lands for crash near Jackson, Ingham county line

2012-05-30T12:38:11Z

The driver was north on U.S. 127 when he veered across the median and into the southbound lanes. He crossed the southbound lanes, went off the west side of the highway into a ditch and crashed into a tree.

Helicopter en route, U.S. 127 shut down for crash at Jackson, Ingham county line

2012-05-30T11:44:24Z

Jackson County deputies will temporarily close northbound U.S. 127 at Berry Road to allow the helicopter to land. Ingham County Sheriff's deputies will close southbound U.S. 127 at Bellevue Road.

Friends remember drowning victim Kwatez Hardrick; fundraiser planned with proceeds to offset funeral costs

2012-05-29T21:40:00Z

The 18-year-old Jackson resident who died Monday was due to graduate next week with classmates from Vandercook Lake High School.

'He's been using a piece of property for 50 years that wasn't his,' lakefront property owner says

2012-05-29T20:42:38Z

"Those properties that are behind me, they are taxed no different than a house a mile from there," said Tackett, 40.

New law prohibiting private docks at road ends has some 'back lotters' upset

2012-05-29T12:30:00Z

When a neighbor complained, Forest "Sam" Pease was forced to comply with a new state law, passed in March, that prohibits the private installation of docks at public road ends unless a recorded deed, easement or other dedication expressly allows it.

Kalmbach Road between Maute, Sager roads closed due to culvert failure, road collapse

2012-05-29T11:52:31Z

Motorists should seek an alternative route.

Police release name of Brooklyn resident who crashed moped Friday night

2012-05-29T01:44:00Z

50-year-old Richard A. Decker was listed in fair condition at the University of Michigan Hospital as of May 27.

18-year-old Kwatez Hardrick dies after drowning in Vandercook Lake

2012-05-29T01:30:00Z

18-year-old Kwatez Hardrick was taken to Allegiance Health in Jackson after being submerged in the lake for about 50 minutes

Teen pulled from Vandercook Lake after being submerged for 50 minutes

2012-05-28T21:56:53Z

The boy was carried out of the water, placed on a stretcher and placed in an ambulance.

Brooklyn mother and daughter meet for first time in 64 years

2012-05-28T21:35:33Z

On Saturday, Darlene Murdoch was able to meet her birth mother Gloria Haughian, after 64 years. Murdoch and Haughian said they were happy that they were able to reconnect after all these years.

Vandercook Lake sophomore works toward Eagle Scout rank by fundraising for police and fire memorial

2012-05-28T18:00:00Z

To honor the fallen police officers and firefighters in Jackson County, Timothy Johnson has taken it upon himself to plan and raise the funds for a memorial in Blackman Park.

Residents, veterans gather to celebrate, remember Memorial Day (with photo gallery)

2012-05-28T17:22:00Z

Hundreds turned out for the city's Memorial Day parade, an event featuring local school bands and veterans organizations.

Free boating, off road vehicle safety classes offered by the Blackman-Leoni Township Public Safety Department and Jackson County Sheriff's Office

2012-05-27T11:21:42Z

Area police agencies are offering boating and ORV safety courses in June.

Albion High School teacher charged with having sexual relationship with 15-year-old student

2012-05-26T22:26:00Z

Bowen Wall, 31, turned himself in to police Friday night after a warrant was issued earlier that day.

Man suffers gunshot wound to forearm in early morning shooting

2012-05-26T21:29:10Z

Officers were called to 439 E. Prospect St., just outside the American Legion Sauk Trail Post, where six to seven gunshots were heard. A 27-year-old male was shot in the left forearm.

Brooklyn resident crashes moped, airlifted to University of Michigan Hospital with serious injuries

2012-05-26T20:28:34Z

50-year-old male crashed his moped while traveling northbound on Main Street, just north of River Street, in Brooklyn. The Brooklyn resident was airlifted to the University of Michigan Hospital.