For the Recordtag:blog.mlive.com,2016:/citpat_record/24622010-02-25T18:12:21ZA candid look at local government in Jackson, Michigan.Movable Type Enterprise 4.29-advanceWeight restrictions on Jackson County roadstag:blog.mlive.com,2010:/citpat_record//2462.42548592010-02-25T18:03:15Z2010-02-25T18:12:21ZThere will be lighter loads on Jackson County's roads, because of recent weather conditions that have made them susceptible to damage. The Jackson County Road Commission is instituting weight restrictions on all county roads starting Monday because of thaw conditions...Holly Kramer | Jackson Citizen Patriothttp://connect.mlive.com/user/hklaft/index.html
There will be lighter loads on Jackson County's roads, because of recent weather conditions that have made them susceptible to damage. The Jackson County Road Commission is instituting weight restrictions on all county roads starting Monday because of thaw conditions...
What you really think about Jacksontag:blog.mlive.com,2010:/citpat_record//2462.42340012010-02-19T19:35:38Z2010-02-19T20:53:08ZJackson County government (with some help from a research agency) recently polled residents on what they think about their community.Of 1,200 surveys that were sent out, 338 were returned. The results are interesting.I'll take the positive approach to start....Holly Kramer | Jackson Citizen Patriothttp://connect.mlive.com/user/hklaft/index.html
Jackson County government (with some help from a research agency) recently polled residents on what they think about their community.Of 1,200 surveys that were sent out, 338 were returned. The results are interesting.I'll take the positive approach to start....
Attendance sinks at the Jackson County Fairtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/citpat_record//2462.36469652009-09-17T16:59:22Z2009-09-17T17:02:12ZThe 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...Holly Kramer | Jackson Citizen Patriothttp://connect.mlive.com/user/hklaft/index.html
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...
What's up with the county's tornado sirens?tag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/citpat_record//2462.34312672009-08-13T20:01:19Z2009-08-13T20:18:32Z 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...Holly Kramer | Jackson Citizen Patriothttp://connect.mlive.com/user/hklaft/index.html
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...
Will insurance in Leoni rise if the millage fails?tag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/citpat_record//2462.33627722009-08-01T02:05:17Z2009-08-01T02:18:33ZThere 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...Holly Kramer | Jackson Citizen Patriothttp://connect.mlive.com/user/hklaft/index.html
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...
Slower speeds don't always make for safer roadstag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/citpat_record//2462.32440032009-07-15T22:05:47Z2009-07-15T22:22:27ZThese 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...Holly Kramer | Jackson Citizen Patriothttp://connect.mlive.com/user/hklaft/index.html
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...
Leoni Township is looking ahead with its master plantag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/citpat_record//2462.31416022009-07-01T19:06:13Z2009-07-01T19:16:57ZThe 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...Holly Kramer | Jackson Citizen Patriothttp://connect.mlive.com/user/hklaft/index.html
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...
Officials explore tearing down the former Riverwalk Plaza Hoteltag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/citpat_record//2462.25072792009-04-07T13:00:00Z2009-04-07T13:02:17ZThe 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...Fredricka Paul | Jackson Citizen Patriothttp://connect.mlive.com/user/fpaul/index.html
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...
City Gets New Police Dogtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/citpat_record//2462.24744132009-04-01T13:00:00Z2009-04-01T13:09:00ZJackson'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...Fredricka Paul | Jackson Citizen Patriothttp://connect.mlive.com/user/fpaul/index.html
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...
Jackson Citizens for Economic Growth Recommend Goals for City Counciltag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/citpat_record//2462.24365642009-03-25T14:04:04Z2009-03-25T16:12:21ZIn 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...Fredricka Paul | Jackson Citizen Patriothttp://connect.mlive.com/user/fpaul/index.html
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...
Candidates eyeing Schauer's congressional seat that covers Jackson Countytag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/citpat_record//2462.23141612009-03-04T02:33:17Z2009-03-04T02:47:04ZLet 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....Holly Kramer | Jackson Citizen Patriothttp://connect.mlive.com/user/hklaft/index.html
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....
Gov. Jennifer Granholm in Jackson to talk about the stimulus plantag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/citpat_record//2462.22883362009-02-27T13:54:00Z2009-02-27T14:11:54ZGov. 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...Holly Kramer | Jackson Citizen Patriothttp://connect.mlive.com/user/hklaft/index.html
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...
Working through Jackson County finances in a tough economytag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/citpat_record//2462.22793862009-02-26T00:00:15Z2009-02-26T00:14:26ZIf you need an overall gauge to see how poor the local economy is doing, you can look to Jackson County government....Holly Kramer | Jackson Citizen Patriothttp://connect.mlive.com/user/hklaft/index.html
If you need an overall gauge to see how poor the local economy is doing, you can look to Jackson County government....
Republicans take shots at Democrats at Lincoln Day Celebrationtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/citpat_record//2462.22669942009-02-24T15:00:00Z2009-02-24T15:15:28ZA 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...Fredricka Paul | Jackson Citizen Patriothttp://connect.mlive.com/user/fpaul/index.html
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...
Jackson Citizens for Economic Growth Question Counciltag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/citpat_record//2462.22329302009-02-17T19:32:56Z2009-02-18T01:57:58ZJackson 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...Fredricka Paul | Jackson Citizen Patriothttp://connect.mlive.com/user/fpaul/index.html
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...
Jackson City Manager William Ross Evaluationtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/citpat_record//2462.22033352009-02-12T14:02:56Z2009-02-12T22:31:09ZCity 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...Fredricka Paul | Jackson Citizen Patriothttp://connect.mlive.com/user/fpaul/index.html
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...
Drama in "The District"tag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/citpat_record//2462.21900882009-02-10T18:49:05Z2009-02-10T22:43:32ZIf 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...Holly Kramer | Jackson Citizen Patriothttp://connect.mlive.com/user/hklaft/index.html
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...
Watch the Inauguration Ceremony Livetag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/citpat_record//2462.20747382009-01-20T15:29:43Z2009-01-30T13:59:03ZStuck 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...Fredricka Paul | Jackson Citizen Patriothttp://connect.mlive.com/user/fpaul/index.html
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...
Jackson Citizen Patriot at Barack Obama's inaugurationtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/citpat_record//2462.20611932009-01-17T00:35:03Z2009-01-17T00:42:01ZMonday 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....Holly Kramer | Jackson Citizen Patriothttp://connect.mlive.com/user/hklaft/index.html
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....
Former Florence Crittenton home in Jackson soldtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/citpat_record//2462.20522782009-01-15T16:48:31Z2009-01-15T17:17:56ZJackson 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...Holly Kramer | Jackson Citizen Patriothttp://connect.mlive.com/user/hklaft/index.html
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...