Jackson County Sheriff’s Office hosting child safety seat drive
Jackson, Mich. — The Jackson County Office of the Sheriff is hosting a child safety seat drive now through April 30, 2023. Money raised will go toward the purchase of child safety seats for those in need.
Mayor Mahoney to deliver State of the City Address
Jackson, Mich. — Jackson Mayor Daniel Mahoney’s second State of the City Address will be delivered on Wednesday, March 29 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center, 1107 Adrian Street in Jackson. The State of the
Registration now open for Cascades Humane Society calendar contest
Jackson, Mich. — Cascades Humane Society (CHS) is holding a pet photo contest for their 2024 Calendar fundraiser and registration is now open at chspets.org. Those interested in participating may register their pet for a photo appointment
Relay for Life starts fundraising in Jackson County with kickoff event
Jackson, Mich. — The American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Jackson County celebrated the start of the fundraising season on Tuesday, March 21 with a kickoff event at Cascades Manor House. The Relay for Life of
City Council moves forward on affordable housing projects, election year changes, and new City Center project
Jackson, Mich. — The Jackson City Council voted to move forward with a few projects during their meeting Tuesday evening. Here are the highlights: Affordable housing for homeless The City Council approved the use of $3.3 million
Statewide tornado drill Wednesday at 1 p.m.
Jackson, Michigan — It’s Severe Weather Awareness Week, and today is a voluntary statewide drill. At 1 p.m., outdoor sirens will be tested. TV and radio stations may be airing a test message, so don’t be alarmed.
Boyfriend of slain Jackson High teacher taken into custody
Washtenaw County, Mich. — The boyfriend of a murdered teacher has been taken into custody. Last week, deputies were asked to perform a welfare check on 48-year-old Alyson Doulos, a 10th grade English teacher at Jackson High
From government job to full time baker: retired County Administrator follows passion
Jackson, Mich. — Retired County Administrator Randy Treacher started a passion project that has become a new business on the Southwest side of Jackson. ABC Bakery, located at 1931 Horton Rd. Suite #5, has been open four
Jackson Blazer celebrates 60th anniversary
Jackson, Mich. — Saturday evening Jackson College hosted a 60th Anniversary Celebration for the Jackson Blazer News. WKHM spoke with Publisher/CEO Alan Wade about the founding of the paper… Wade said he prefers to focus on reporting
Jackson DDA celebrates opening day of Social District with ribbon cutting
Jackson, Mich. — St. Patrick’s Day marked the official opening of the downtown Social District in Jackson, with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Michigan Ave. by the Chamber of Commerce. The Social District will allow patrons to