A Michigan Center Catholic parish divided over its priest is still awaiting word from Bishop Earl Boyea — though a petition signed by 150 members calling for the priest's removal was sent to the Diocese of Lansing a month ago."I... Full Story »
Jessika Baier traveled internationally, brought joy to others and stood gladly beneath spotlights because of her singing abilities.Now, the Jessika Baier Memorial Scholarship will help other Michigan Center music students use vocal performance to enhance their lives.Matt Laura, Michigan Center... Full Story »
Grass Lake Township might spend as much as $129,000 on reappraisals in the next two years in order to comply with state assessment requirements.The township board on Tuesday approved hiring CSZ Services, a St. Johns-based assessing company, to ensure all... Full Story »
A month after Left of Center Theater Company had hoped to debut its new venue, it is ready for the first public performances at Art's Theater, 195 Irwin St. in Brooklyn.The community theater group received the occupancy permit for the... Full Story »
Top pick• Jackson Symphony Orchestra Christmas Pops Concert, 3 p.m. Sunday, Potter Center, Jackson Community College. $15. 782-3221Don't miss• "In Your Face: An Evening of One Act Plays," presented by the Jackson Community College Drama Club, 8 p.m. today, Friday... Full Story »
Nick Dentamaro | Jackson Citizen PatriotBlackman Township Public Safety Officer Paul Long helps 9-year-old Kristen Carter and Deneen Deaver pick out candles at Walmart on Wednesday as part of the annual “Shop with a Cop” event. Fifty Northwest School District... Full Story »
Katie Rausch | Jackson Citizen PatriotSteve and Kristin Rose plan to open The Hard Knock Grill at 3705 Ann Arbor Road in Leoni Township. The Roses bought the building that was once home to Azalea Steak & Seafood Grille and... Full Story »
Three state road and bridge projects in Jackson County are in jeopardy because of falling revenues, according to a Michigan Department of Transportation report.The projects include bridge work on M-50 over U.S. 127 and M-99 over Rice Creek and the... Full Story »
Dunkin' Donuts will expand next year to better serve customers.Pradyuman Patel, the owner of the doughnut shop, 906 N. West Ave., is planning to buy the former Clark gas station property, 900 N. West Ave., and add more seating and... Full Story »
Summit Township officials are allowing sharpshooters to harvest part of the deer population at Ella Sharp Park and surrounding land that is within township borders.It's the third year of a five-year plan with the city of Jackson. At Tuesday's board... Full Story »
Leoni Township's newly named public safety Director Brian Thurston will get some assistance leading the department.The township board Tuesday unanimously voted to name public safety Officer Dave Lubahn as deputy director of the department. Other business The Leoni Township Board... Full Story »
Parents and guardians looking for quality, licensed child care in the Jackson area can now turn to the Web for help.Great Start CONNECT, announced Tuesday, allows families to search a database of local providers. Searches can be tailored based on... Full Story »
A plan by Consumers Energy to educate middle school students across the state next year on how to use energy more efficiently will be rolled out first in Jackson.Mike Kanser, energy efficiency programs manager for Consumers, was set to speak... Full Story »
Two local entities have been awarded a portion of $39,955 in grants from the Michigan Humanities Council, despite the state Legislature's cuts to its arts and culture budget.Jackson County Parks received about $2,000 for next year's small series of live... Full Story »
Sounds of jazzed-up holiday tunes hovered over the chitchat between some of Jackson's residents who are "50 and better" early Tuesday afternoon.About 260 of them sat at round tables covered in white tablecloths — a single poinsettia wrapped in gold... Full Story »
DEATHSGarnett Henson, 65, of Stockbridge died Tuesday, Dec. 8, at St. Joseph Mercy Livingston County Hospital in Howell. She is survived by her husband, James; two daughters, Missy Noll and Kristin Payne; and five grandchildren. Arrangements are by the Caskey... Full Story »
Nick Dentamaro | Jackson Citizen PatriotState Trooper James Moots rides in a locomotive engine and looks for cars illegally crossing railroad tracks in Blackman Township on Tuesday. Moots was participating in a program aimed at reducing train-related injuries and deaths.A... Full Story »
Top pick• Hanging of the Greens, Friday, Spring Arbor Free Methodist Church, 120 E. Main St. Doors open at 6 p.m., concert begins at 7 p.m. Candle lighting and fireworks will take place at the University Plaza at 8:15 p.m.,... Full Story »
Citizen Patriot file photoJessika Baier got her job as a radio show host at WKHM-FM in Jackson after her "American Idol" appearance.Jessika Baier could nail a fake British accent, plan a happening theme party or hold captive a karaoke audience,... Full Story »
Twenty-four Jackson County doctors have formed an alliance of "independent physicians" not employed by Allegiance Health System.They created an umbrella company called Independent Choice, which allows them to unify in business matters without running afoul of anti-trust laws.One motivating factor... Full Story »
If you've been itching to get a flu shot, now is your chance. The Michigan Department of Community Health announced Tuesday that the H1N1 vaccine will now be available to the general public.The slower-than-anticipated arrival of the vaccine had forced... Full Story »
A 20-year-old Parma man pleaded guilty Tuesday to negligent homicide for allowing his friend, Christopher Bronson, to ride on the tailgate of the truck he was driving.Bronson of Sandstone Township fell from the tailgate July 12 and died a day... Full Story »
The Jackson area lost a great vocal talent with the death of Jessika Baier early this morning, said Bill Bivins, who directed Baier in summertime productions of “Jesus Christ Superstar” and “Grease” in 2004 and 2005. Related coverage• Jackson radio... Full Story »
WHKM-FM (105.3) station manager Jamie McKibbin said that Jessika Baier was more than his morning show co-host. Over the last year, she had become a friend. Related coverage• Jackson radio show host, Jessika Baier, killed in early morning crash on... Full Story »
File photoJessika BaierJessika Baier, 21, was heading west about 3:15 a.m. near Pierce Road in Washtenaw County’s Sylvan Township when her vehicle left the road, according to a Michigan State Police news release. Related coverage105.3's Jamie McKibbin saddened by... Full Story »
Christmas decorations illuminate Berlin's main shopping streets. AP Photo/Franka Bruns
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