Jackson News

United to the end: Ritual Team makes sure veterans are not forgotten

2009-11-08T11:00:36Z

A group of a dozen men garbed in black slacks and white button-down shirts gather graveside.

Allegiance Health's ER pulls through OK

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.Parole officer Cheryl Evans and...

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...

Four-day planner of Jackson-area activities for November 7

2009-11-07T04:42:52Z

Top pick"Annie," presented by Center Stage Jackson, 7 p.m. today, 2 p.m. Sunday, Grass Lake High School, 11500 Warrior Trail. $10 adults, $5 children and students. 522-5695.Don't miss"World War II, In Their Own Words," presentation by Amy Bakker, who lived...

Political Notebook: Rep. Mark Schauer gets Highways and Transit Subcommittee post

2009-11-07T04:41:01Z

On Thursday, U.S. Rep. Mark Schauer, D-Battle Creek, was appointed vice chairman of the Highways and Transit Subcommittee by Transportation Committee Chairman James Oberstar."In his short time on the Committee, Rep. Schauer has stood out as a hard-working advocate for...

Defense argues there were no damages in mortgage fraud case

2009-11-07T04:37:47Z

Defense lawyers in a weeklong mortgage fraud case argued Friday no one suffered any damage as part of what prosecutors say was a plot to scam lenders."All the witnesses that had anything to say about loss said they didn't have...

Deputies seek three men accused of trying to rob two men in Summit Township

2009-11-07T04:35:07Z

Jackson County sheriff's deputies were looking Friday for three men accused of trying to rob two men at Dave's Lawnmower Repair in Summit Township.The men entered the business at 323 E. South St. about 5 p.m. Thursday. One of them...

William Ross does not get Massachusetts job

2009-11-07T04:32:13Z

Former Jackson City Manager William Ross could be back in the job hunt again after he was passed over for a job as a town manager in Mansfield, Mass.Ross, who left Jackson in October, was one of three finalists. The...

Secretary of state branch offices to be closed for Veterans Day

2009-11-07T04:31:15Z

Secretary of state branch offices will be closed Wednesday in observance of Veterans Day.Licenses and plates that expire Wednesday can be renewed Thursday without penalty, according to a statement from the department. If you are renewing a plate, you can...

Nursing degree bills move to House floor

2009-11-07T04:30:19Z

Legislation that would allow community colleges to offer baccalaureate degrees in nursing moved Thursday from committee to the House floor.The vote was 16-5 to send the two bills to the House, with all Republicans voting in favor and Democrats split,...

Corrections for November 7

2009-11-07T02:52:53Z

American 1 Federal Credit Union's Paw & Claws pet expo is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today in the American 1 Event Center at the Jackson County Fairgrounds. The location was incorrect in a calendar listing Friday on Page A2....