JACKSON COUNTY, MI - A plan to convert a former school building into a homeless shelter has not been canceled, it's just delayed
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Project to establish homeless shelter in former T.A. Wilson School delayed, but not derailed
A former Jackson school property still hasn't been sold about eight months past the planned May 2024 closing date.
Despite the delays, city officials remain optimistic that the former T.A. Wilson School is on the right track toward being sold once the buyers receive the funding they expect from the state.
Busy Jackson street closes for bridge and water main work
Construction will close a busy Jackson street for water main work and bridge replacement.
The Michigan Department of Transportation will close Cooper Street between East Michigan Avenue and Washington Street. The street closure began at 8 a.m. Monday, Jan. 13, and will finalize by Friday, Oct. 31.
Traffic will be detoured down East Michigan Avenue and Washington Street. Motorists should expect delays, officials said
Changes to traffic patterns are coming to some Jackson County intersections
Motorists should watch out for upcoming changes to traffic patterns at these Jackson County intersections.
The Michigan Department of Transportation will test new traffic signal timing at the I-94 Business Loop (Michigan Avenue) intersections at Waterloo, East and Page avenues in Jackson County on Tuesday, Jan. 14, officials said.
Meet the Teacher: He inspires students through positivity, powerlifting
As both a teacher and a coach, Chris Reul works tirelessly to be the same kind of role model that he had as a kid.
Reul, 43, teaches health and physical education at Grass Lake High School. He also serves as an assistant varsity football coach and the head coach of the school's powerlifting program, which he started in 2018.
Jackson YMCA opens new wellness center, lobby with more to come in 2025
Since breaking ground in January 2024, construction at the new Jackson YMCA has been making good progress.
The Y at 127 W. Wesley St. has been working on a $25 million capital campaign since 2017 to create a reimagined facility.
Phase one of the project completed near the end of 2024, and phase two is underway. So far, members have enjoyed the new, completed amenities, CEO Shawna Tello said.
Man dies crashing into jackknifed semitrailer on I-94 east of Jackson
A Taylor man died early Saturday morning when the vehicle he was driving crashed into a semitrailer that jackknifed on I-94 during a snowstorm.
James Bevins, 75, was pronounced dead at the scene Saturday, Jan. 11, after the crash on westbound I-94 near Mount Hope Road in Grass Lake Township, according to the Jackson County Sheriff's Office.
Police and rescue crews were called at 4:45 a.m. to the area for a report of a semitrailer that had jackknifed on the freeway due to the snow and icy conditions, police said.
Long-stalled solar farm development could be returning to Grass Lake
A project to bring a large-scale solar farm to rural Jackson County is moving forward after it stalled for several months.
Grass Lake Township trustees have been meeting with representatives of Grass Lake Solar since November in an effort to develop a "workable" local solar ordinance. The township hopes to amend the ordinance in ways that would benefit the community more than the state's standard site requirements, Township Supervisor John Lesinski said.
Jackson County to save thousands through $1 landfill purchase
A single $1 purchase could help Jackson County save tens of thousands each year.
A proposal to seize full control of a landfill site currently co-owned by Jackson County and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources received unanimous support during a Monday study session of the Jackson County Board of Commissioners.
The purchase of the property will be up for full approval at the board's next meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 21.
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy at these Jackson County-area events
Organizations in Jackson County are gearing to celebrate the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
The official holiday honoring King is Monday, Jan. 20. Here are some 2025 events on and before that day.
Hunters to kill up to 80 deer in Jackson park to control population
In an effort to control wildlife population and cut down on disruptive deer-human behavior, Jackson will launch a deer harvest this week.
City residents are advised to stay out of the Ella Sharp Park and Golf Course so the deer can be safely hunted during the following dates and times.
New cameras in Jackson County park to discourage vandalism, dumping trash
A Blackman Township park has received some extra surveillance to create a safer space.
Blackman Township recently installed new cameras at Rod Mills Park, 3300 W. Parnall Road. The $36,650 project will make it easier for the township to turn away vandals, while providing a safer park experience for guests, Blackman Township Supervisor Pete Jancek said.
"There's vandalism that goes on down there, and plus it just makes people that use the park feel safer knowing that there are cameras because it's quite a way back off of the road," Jancek said.
'I heard a pop': Woman says she was shot in dispute with DoorDash driver about parking in grass
It was an argument about the destruction of grass and an incomplete DoorDash order for Wendy's that led a delivery driver to allegedly shoot a Leoni Township woman, according to court testimony.
Maryssa Williams testified before Jackson County District Judge Robert Gaecke Wednesday, Jan. 15, how she suffered a gunshot wound outside her home the day after Christmas, accusing Santannah Shayerrah Arrington of shooting her during a confrontation outside the home Dec. 26.
Jackson reallocating money for $7.5M water main project after special assessments rejected
Funding a new water main in Jackson might come at the cost of some future construction, city officials said.
The Jackson City Council voted down a pair of special assessments, periodical charges to homeowners in the area, during a meeting Tuesday, Jan. 14.
The assessments were proposed to fund construction efforts on two downtown Jackson streets - East Pearl Street from Cooper Street to Waterloo Avenue, and East Avenue from Michigan Avenue to Plymouth Street - to install a replacement water main.
Great restaurants with healthy options to check out in Jackson County
It's still early enough in the new year to keep up with your resolutions to eat healthier, and the Jackson area has some great options.
Whether you're looking to stay energized with a vitamin-filled smoothie or you're looking for a quick stop to grab a healthy lunch, here are some great dining spots to check out in and around Jackson.
Former Grass Lake teacher sentenced to jail, probation on child pornography charge
A former Grass Lake High School teacher has been sent to jail for sending inappropriate sexual photos to a student while he was his teacher.
Jackson County Circuit Judge Thomas Wilson sentenced Aaron Ames Thursday, Jan. 16, to serve one year in the Jackson County Jail followed by three years of probation.
Toddler critically injured in I-94 crash now in stable condition
A 3-year-old girl critically injured in a crash on I-94 Tuesday morning is now in stable condition and recovering.
After receiving emergency medical treatment at Henry Ford Jackson Hospital for injuries suffered in the crash, Jan. 14, the girl was transferred to the ICU at C.S. Mott Children's in Ann Arbor where she has been listed in stable condition, Michigan State Police First Lt. Rene Gonzales said.