http://blog.mlive.com/citpat_record/A candid look at local government in Jackson, Michigan.enThu, 17 Sep 2009 09:02:12 PDTMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/noA candid look at local government in Jackson, Michigan.citpat_recordhttp://feedburner.google.comhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/citpat_record/~3/6XyUY-4uSY0/attendance_sinks_at_the_jackso.htmlhklaft@citpat.com (Holly Klaft)Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:02:12 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/citpat_record//2462.3646965 ]]>The Jackson County Fair experienced its second lowest attendance in a decade this year with 185,000 heading to the fairgrounds. Fair leaders and any others willing to speculate on the reason fewer people went through the gates this year compared...http://blog.mlive.com/citpat_record/2009/09/attendance_sinks_at_the_jackso.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/citpat_record/~3/ZtH8JLzztDw/whats_up_with_the_countys_torn.htmlhklaft@citpat.com (Holly Klaft)Thu, 13 Aug 2009 12:18:32 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/citpat_record//2462.3431267 ]]> Word around town is some people didn't hear tornado sirens sound last weekend when we had some wicked storm weather that took the roof off Kidder Middle School. The skies were a bit more ominous Sunday than this, when...http://blog.mlive.com/citpat_record/2009/08/whats_up_with_the_countys_torn.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/citpat_record/~3/iTowh3hvxXw/will_insurance_in_leoni_rise_if_the_millage_fails.htmlhklaft@citpat.com (Holly Klaft)Fri, 31 Jul 2009 18:18:33 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/citpat_record//2462.3362772 ]]>There have been a lot of scenarios thrown around about what might happen if Leoni Township's fire millage fails on Tuesday. A couple examples are that response times will increase dramatically and home insurance rates will go up, if the...http://blog.mlive.com/citpat_record/2009/07/will_insurance_in_leoni_rise_if_the_millage_fails.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/citpat_record/~3/2wFsp_uzyFk/slower_speeds_dont_always_make_for_safer_roads.htmlhklaft@citpat.com (Holly Klaft)Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:22:27 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/citpat_record//2462.3244003 ]]>These days it seems like everyone is in a hurry to get somewhere. But some of those who live along county roads want drivers to slow down, especially near their homes. Jackson County Road Commission officials say they have been...http://blog.mlive.com/citpat_record/2009/07/slower_speeds_dont_always_make_for_safer_roads.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/citpat_record/~3/6j1sNvManXE/leoni_township_is_looking_ahea.html2182231072591hklaft@citpat.com (Holly Klaft)Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:16:57 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/citpat_record//2462.3141602 ]]>The Leoni Township Planning Commission is in the midst of reviewing and updating the township's master plan, which is typically used as a guide for future development. The commission has been working on the plan for about the last six...http://blog.mlive.com/citpat_record/2009/07/leoni_township_is_looking_ahea.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/citpat_record/~3/b3wD7UZ8c80/officials_explore_tearing_down.htmlDowntownfpaul@citpat.com (Fredricka Paul)Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:02:17 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/citpat_record//2462.2507279 ]]>The county has had ownership of the former Riverwalk Plaza Hotel for a year, with little interest in redevelopment. County Treasurer Karen Coffman said a task force charged with determining the building's fate is not looking into the cost of...http://blog.mlive.com/citpat_record/2009/04/officials_explore_tearing_down.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/citpat_record/~3/aVEQ7NsoCt4/city_gets_new_police_dog.htmlCityfpaul@citpat.com (Fredricka Paul)Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:09:00 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/citpat_record//2462.2474413 ]]>Jackson's newest addition to the Police Department won't take no for an answer. Mostly because his two main commands are given to him by Officer William Mills in Dutch. Nero, a 17 month old Dutch Shepherd is the city's newest...http://blog.mlive.com/citpat_record/2009/04/city_gets_new_police_dog.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/citpat_record/~3/-QaGEDKH3Vo/jackson_citizens_for_economic.htmlCityCity CouncilDowntownfpaul@citpat.com (Fredricka Paul)Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:12:21 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/citpat_record//2462.2436564 ]]>In a set of recommended goals, Jackson Citizens for Economic Growth would like to see the city become more business friendly, improve downtown parking and work harder at consolidating services with area agencies. Members of JCEG attended the City Council...http://blog.mlive.com/citpat_record/2009/03/jackson_citizens_for_economic.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/citpat_record/~3/fuN9IAYdj88/candidates_eyeing_schauers_con.htmlhklaft@citpat.com (Holly Klaft)Tue, 03 Mar 2009 18:47:04 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/citpat_record//2462.2314161 ]]>Let the campaigning for 7th District congressional seat begin! Scott Aughney, of Polywog Entertainment LLC, stepped forward as a potential Independent-Conservative candidate for the seat in the 2010 election....http://blog.mlive.com/citpat_record/2009/03/candidates_eyeing_schauers_con.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/citpat_record/~3/VKrA7tV09fY/gov_jennifer_granholm_in_jacks.htmlhklaft@citpat.com (Holly Klaft)Fri, 27 Feb 2009 06:11:54 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/citpat_record//2462.2288336 ]]>Gov. Jennifer Granholm will swing into Jackson County today to talk about road projects that could benefit from the stimulus plan. Citizen Patriot file photoSchauer and Granholm...http://blog.mlive.com/citpat_record/2009/02/gov_jennifer_granholm_in_jacks.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/citpat_record/~3/6QT9FYWZ9p8/working_through_jackson_county.htmlhklaft@citpat.com (Holly Klaft)Wed, 25 Feb 2009 16:14:26 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/citpat_record//2462.2279386 ]]>If you need an overall gauge to see how poor the local economy is doing, you can look to Jackson County government....http://blog.mlive.com/citpat_record/2009/02/working_through_jackson_county.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/citpat_record/~3/d4a7pJbLQGI/republicans_take_shots_at_demo.htmlPoliticsfpaul@citpat.com (Fredricka Paul)Tue, 24 Feb 2009 07:15:28 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/citpat_record//2462.2266994 ]]>A pile of pennies was placed at each table for the Jackson County Republican Party's 114th Lincoln Day Dinner. Patrons were asked to take a penny and keep it for remembrance of the party's past. They were also asked to...http://blog.mlive.com/citpat_record/2009/02/republicans_take_shots_at_demo.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/citpat_record/~3/_G6Rkvz-YRU/jackson_citizens_for_economic_growth_question_council.htmlCityCity CouncilDowntownfpaul@citpat.com (Fredricka Paul)Tue, 17 Feb 2009 17:57:58 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/citpat_record//2462.2232930 ]]>Jackson Citizens for Economic Growth held a town hall meeting Tuesday to pose questions to the City Council about their visions for the city. Reviews were mixed on how the event went, with many saying council members did not fully...http://blog.mlive.com/citpat_record/2009/02/jackson_citizens_for_economic_growth_question_council.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/citpat_record/~3/Psdxk5DGElM/jackson_city_manager_william_r.htmlCityCity Councilfpaul@citpat.com (Fredricka Paul)Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:31:09 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/citpat_record//2462.2203335 ]]>City Manager William Ross' most recent evaluation brought mixed reviews and one council member to ask for his resignation to be placed before the council on Feb. 24. Councilman Daniel Greer asked that the council consider a resolution to ask...http://blog.mlive.com/citpat_record/2009/02/jackson_city_manager_william_r.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/citpat_record/~3/6Dcx7-OMUWI/drama_in_the_district.html11423134656hklaft@citpat.com (Holly Klaft)Tue, 10 Feb 2009 14:43:32 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/citpat_record//2462.2190088 ]]>If you'd rather watch MTV's seemingly-scripted reality shows over news coverage of the new president's administration, Newsweek may have way to shift your interest. Associated Press...http://blog.mlive.com/citpat_record/2009/02/drama_in_the_district.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/citpat_record/~3/Coldg88cwdU/watch_the_inauguration_ceremon.htmlPolitics3089771273287085fpaul@citpat.com (Fredricka Paul)Fri, 30 Jan 2009 05:59:03 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/citpat_record//2462.2074738 ]]>Stuck at work but you want to watch the inauguration? Well, look no further, you can watch it right here from our blog. All you have to do is click play! This is live coverage from the Associated Press. Feel...http://blog.mlive.com/citpat_record/2009/01/watch_the_inauguration_ceremon.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/citpat_record/~3/EymKR63WSIY/jackson_citizen_patriot_at_bar.htmlhklaft@citpat.com (Holly Klaft)Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:42:01 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/citpat_record//2462.2061193 ]]>Monday evening I'll be jumping on a motorcoach with about 52 others and leaving frosty Jackson for Washington, D.C. -- not that it will be much warmer there -- to watch our 44th president sworn into office....http://blog.mlive.com/citpat_record/2009/01/jackson_citizen_patriot_at_bar.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/citpat_record/~3/3lZ6OPYEEXQ/former_florence_crittenton_hom.htmlhklaft@citpat.com (Holly Klaft)Thu, 15 Jan 2009 09:17:56 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/citpat_record//2462.2052278 ]]>Jackson County's financially troubled Florence Crittenton Services recently sold its former youth home at 521 Wildwood Ave. Karen Lewthwaite, who once served as a board member for the agency, said "a nice family with a bunch of kids" bought it...http://blog.mlive.com/citpat_record/2009/01/former_florence_crittenton_hom.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/citpat_record/~3/Z4nUv4izGz4/special_election_on_the_horizo.htmlhklaft@citpat.com (Holly Klaft)Mon, 12 Jan 2009 10:28:00 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/citpat_record//2462.2030893 ]]>It appears Gov. Jennifer Granholm may be inching closer to setting a date for a special election to fill the state Senate seat Congressman Mark Schauer vacated this month. Jackson County Clerk Amanda Riska told county commissioners today that she...http://blog.mlive.com/citpat_record/2009/01/special_election_on_the_horizo.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/citpat_record/~3/__C-ab0QOOQ/rocking_the_vote.htmlhklaft@citpat.com (Holly Klaft)Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:13:36 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/citpat_record//2462.2001708 ]]>A busy campaign season didn't seem to keep Jackson area legislators from casting votes in Lansing. Local lawmakers had some of the best voting records among their counterparts in the state Senate and House. That's according to a voting record...http://blog.mlive.com/citpat_record/2009/01/rocking_the_vote.htmlnonadult