Shirkey Has Budget Goals, Concerns Over Line 5

State Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey said that he hopes that the budget could be worked out by month end, but would not be surprised to see some politically motivated hold ups; especially when the Executive Branch

Rise Above Helping Students Succeed

Rise Above is a non-profit organization in Jackson County that offers high school students who have been displaced an opportunity to stay on track.

JSO Welcomes New Music Education Director

The Jackson Symphony Orchestra announced the hiring of Jed Fritzemeier, as their new Director of Music Education. Jed is the retired orchestra director of Chelsea High School and has played bass with the JSO for many years.