Jackson News

'His heart just stopped,' father says of 10-month-old killed in Amish buggy crash in southern Hillsdale County

2012-05-30T23:42:38Z

Since 2004, there have been 15 reported crashes involving buggies, according to Michigan State Police records. Many of them happened in Camden Township. Tuesday's crash was the second in a week.

'If there is anything I can do, I will,' says woman involved in fatal horse-buggy crash in Hillsdale County

2012-05-31T00:36:54Z

"I've been driving 58 years and I never had a problem like this," said Doris Johns, 70.

Geoff Bontrager leaving Columbia School District, will become next superintendent of Northwest Community Schools

2012-05-31T00:29:22Z

Bontrager becomes the third person to fill Northwest's superintendent post since Emily Goodwin retired in 2010.

Jackson boy's attempt to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee falls short

2012-05-30T23:26:00Z

Ten-year-old Ritvik Jillala, a fifth-grade student at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor, Mich., failed to score enough points to advance to the next round.

Jackson Public Schools principal, former basketball coach Tracey Lowder a candidate for Albion Public Schools superintendent

2012-05-30T23:22:26Z

The six candidates interviewed were Dr. Alex Boyd, Scott O. Snyder, Terri Mileski, Jose Vera, Jerri-Lynn Williams-Harper and Tracey Lowder.

Albion students get out of the classroom, into history and Lake Michigan during day in South Haven

2012-05-30T23:04:17Z

Theresa Boyers, one of the fourth-grade teachers leading the trip, said that it was a good opportunity for the nearly 50 students to get out of Albion. "Most of the kids just don't travel that much," she said. For some students, it was the first time they had ever been in Lake Michigan.

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.

'He was real good with kids,' father-in-law says of man who died after Sunday shed fire

2012-05-30T21:45:00Z

"After we had to tell them what happened, they cried for hours and hours. I couldn't take it," Gerald Williams said of Lorenzo Marshall's children.

Local Red Cross Chapter sends volunteers to help with wildfires in Upper Peninsula

2012-05-30T21:00:00Z

The Red Cross South Central Michigan chapter, which covers Jackson and Hillsdale County, deployed two volunteers to assist with the Upper Peninsula wildfires on Friday. A third volunteer stayed in the area to assist in the office.

New Amtrak Thruway Bus opens up Jackson area to easier eastbound rail connections

2012-05-30T20:50:00Z

A new Amtrak Thruway Bus route from Jackson to Toledo, Ohio, will open up the Jackson area to an easier connection with eastbound rail connections. Rail passengers will be able to go directly east instead of traveling through Chicago.

Blackman-Leoni Township Public Safety: Shoplifter flees scene at Wal-Mart; window broken at Leoni Township property

2012-05-30T20:40:18Z

Blackman-Leoni Township's Public Safety Report for May 29, 2012.

Cigarette butt cleanup kicks off smoking ban initiative for city parks

2012-05-30T20:10:00Z

The group will meet at the pavilion area and is still looking for volunteers. Volunteers will be provided with gloves and garbage bags.

Pet of the Week: Marcus

2012-05-30T19:58:26Z

Marcus is a 9 month old Beagle mix available for adoption at Cascades Humane Society. Marcus is a very sweet and loving dog who is great with kids.

Photo Gallery: Northwest Elementary Fifth Graders Give Back at Jackson Interfaith Shelter

2012-05-30T19:46:23Z

A group of nine fifth graders from Northwest Elementary School gathered at Jackson Interfaith Shelter Wednesday afternoon to pull weeds and plant colorful flowers in front of the building.

In Service: Jackson area military announcements

2012-05-30T19:39:53Z

Elizabeth Wirebaugh completes Marine Corps training

Calendar of events in the Jackson County area includes Square Dancing in the Park

2012-05-30T19:23:46Z

Come and enjoy Square Dancing in the Park from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m., Thursday, June 7 at Cascades Park Rotary Community Bandshell. Cost is $3 for adults and $1.50 for children (8 – 16 years of age.) Dress is...

UPDATE: Ten-year-old Jackson boy spells correctly in prelims at Scripps National Spelling Bee

2012-05-30T19:04:07Z

Ratvik also spelled dreidel correctly in round two this morning according to the Scripps National Spelling Bee Twitter feed @scrippsbee.

Michigan 'cyber' schools might get state aid based on student performance, not enrollment

2012-05-30T18:59:28Z

The new center would be charged with conducting a study of 1,000 students in online courses to determine and demonstrate the merits of a new payment system.

Jackson medical marijuana supporters want to 'vote green'

2012-05-30T18:33:41Z

The 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. meeting is at the Jackson Compassion Club, 1620 E. Michigan Ave., which provides medical marijuana and information to patients.

UPDATE: Mason resident identified as driver in U.S. 127 crash

2012-05-30T18:29:00Z

Sparrow Hospital representatives said Randall Gerhardstein, the driver in this morning's crash on U.S. 127, is in critical condition.

Miss Michigan Elizabeth Wertenberger makes lawmakers aware of juvenile chronic illnesses

2012-05-30T18:23:00Z

Wertenberger, 23, said policy makers need to know how many U.S. children are dealing with chronic illnesses and need access to medications.