Jackson News

New chapter in fitness: Students get exercise while reading

2009-11-09T02:17:08Z

Dave Weatherwax | Jackson Citizen PatriotDamion Moog, a fifth-grade student at Ezra Eby Elementary School, quietly pedals on a exercise bike as he reads a book during class.While her fifth-grade classmates finished writing letters to veterans, Angelica Smetana pedaled her...

Jackson man bound over to circuit court on armed robbery and other charges

2009-11-09T22:36:15Z

To even the score after Charles Schmucker allegedly scammed him of $400 in a failed marijuana transaction, Eric Trolz said he and his friends went to meet the 24-year-old to steal drugs or money.Instead, Schmucker, accompanied by a man holding...

St. John's United Church of Christ in Jackson holding fundraiser

2009-11-09T22:03:31Z

St. John’s United Church of Christ in Jackson is celebrating 126 years of its German roots with its annual Sauerkraut Dinner and auction Wednesday. “We still have people that have a strong German background and history,” said the Rev. Jay Cummings,...

Work begins on new medical complex in Michigan Center

2009-11-09T22:00:41Z

A new development in Leoni Township aims to bring more medical services to the area next year and an expansion of care for veterans.On Monday, officials gathered where work has already begun on the two-story medical office complex at 4304...

Jackson police investigating death of 21-year-old woman

2009-11-09T18:42:17Z

Jackson police are investigating the death of a 21-year-old woman discovered early today.A male acquaintance found her unresponsive about 5:30 a.m. in the upstairs bathroom of a home in the 200 block of N. Forbes Street, according to a Jackson...

Firefighters urging residents to be cautious when using oil and gas space heaters

2009-11-09T00:38:40Z

As the nights grow colder, firefighters are urging residents to be cautious when using oil and gas space heaters.Space heaters that produce flames release carbon monoxide into the air and could be harmful in enclosed areas, said Acting Jackson Fire...

Springport High School FFA places second in nation

2009-11-09T00:33:21Z

The Springport High School FFA recently placed second in the nation for its work organizing school and community events.The group of students had been one of 30 chapters chosen as a Model of Innovation finalist for the National FFA Chapter...

Pitching In: Owner of Culver's, others help pay for boy's funeral

2009-11-09T00:31:28Z

When Karen Richard, owner of Culver's Restaurant in Jackson, heard about the death of Jeremiah Newman, it seemed only natural for her to do something.Jeremiah, an 8-year-old third-grader at Hunt Elementary School, died Oct. 10 after the minivan he was...

Republicans lining up to challenge U.S. Rep. Mark Schauer in fall

2009-11-08T22:10:36Z

Tapping anger about stimulus spending, cap and trade, and the pending overhaul of the health-care system, Republicans are lining up to take on freshman Democrat U.S. Rep. Mark Schauer in next fall's election.The most recent addition to the mix is...

Allegiance Health's ER pulls through

2009-11-08T03:50:15Z

In October 2008 Allegiance Health vowed to fix its worst customer-relations failure: the emergency room.Allegiance's reputation for long and frustrating emergency-room waits was so widespread other hospitals put it on their billboards to attract customers."The culture is going to change...

Your four-day outlook

2009-11-08T03:41:55Z

Today's top pick"A Night at Carnegie Hall," screening of a performance featuring the First United Methodist Church Chancel Choir, 7 p.m. Monday, Michigan Theatre. Free. 783-0962.Don't miss• Second Sunday Art Walk, noon to 4 p.m. today, Art 634. Free. 745-3980.•...

Squirrel gets blame for Michigan Center power outage

2009-11-08T03:40:50Z

A squirrel caused about 2,500 Consumers Energy customers in the Michigan Center area to lose power for three hours Saturday morning, a company official said.The animal got into a substation in the area before 10 a.m., causing the outage. Power...

Jackson-area Special Olympics group plans trip to Chicago

2009-11-08T03:38:20Z

Special Olympics Michigan Area 19 is hosting a bus trip to Chicago on Dec. 5. The trip costs $50 per person.Proceeds from the trip will go toward registration fees, athletic uniforms and transportation for year-round sporting events.Tickets will be sold...

Jackson County Compassion Club plans meeting on medical marijuana

2009-11-08T03:36:15Z

The Jackson County Compassion Club will host an informational meeting about medical marijuana and how it can help Alzheimer's patients. The meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Little Caesars Pizza Parlor, 3501 Wildwood Ave. in Blackman...

'Nighthawks' put the spotlight on Jackson-area parolees

2009-11-08T02:44:25Z

Katie Rausch | Jackson Citizen PatriotParole officer Cheryl Evans and Jackson police officer Chad Dermyer speak with a parolee before Evans administers a breathalyzer test during a house call on a recent Sunday night in Jackson.Several nights a month, parole...

Jackson Christian School installs second wind-power turbine

2009-11-07T04:58:29Z

The second of two wind turbines was partially installed Friday at Jackson Christian School. Now a completed 30-foot wind turbine and a 50-foot tower for another stand on the lawn just off Lowe Road in Summit Township.

Mayor-elect Karen Dunigan's support thin at City Council

2009-11-07T04:54:44Z

Jackson mayor-elect Karen Dunigan found out where her support is and where it isn't this week.On Tuesday, she ran against incumbent Mayor Jerry Ludwig. She received 68 percent of the vote and won every voting precinct.On Thursday, she asked the...

Jackson City Council to consider changing definition of 'family'

2009-11-07T04:50:53Z

The Jackson City Council again will consider on Tuesday whether to change the definition of "family" in the city's zoning ordinance.An amendment to the zoning ordinance was proposed to stop the spread of unlicensed group homes in the city.It would...

Jackson's police force at 63 sworn officers as layoffs of two take effect

2009-11-07T04:48:53Z

Less than a year after he graduated from Lansing Community College's police academy, Jackson Officer Warren Johnson is out of a job.As part of the city's efforts to cut costs at a time of declining revenues, Johnson and Officer Kyle...

Special Olympics plans holiday-season fundraisers

2009-11-07T04:47:19Z

The local Special Olympics is gearing up for its fundraising efforts during the holiday season. Special Olympics Michigan Area 19, which represents more than 300 athletes in Jackson and Calhoun counties, will be hosting three fundraisers during this month and...

Vehicle dealership might face Teamsters protests

2009-11-07T04:46:04Z

A local auto dealership might be the next target today of protesters who are upset about automakers using nonunion workers to haul inventory to dealers. Members of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters could show up at Extreme Dodge, 2300 Seymour...