Jackson Citizen Patriot - Fri Nov 06
The Michigan Supreme Court has named Judge John McBain chief judge of the 4th Circuit Court in Jackson County.
Mayor-elect Karen Dunigan's support thin at City CouncilJackson Citizen Patriot - Fri Nov 06
Jackson mayor-elect Karen Dunigan found out where her support is and where it isn't this week.
Social workers fear for lives due to delaysTraverse City Record-Eagle - Thu Nov 05
State social workers struggling with mounting welfare, food stamp and Medicaid caseloads said Wednesday they fear for their lives after being assaulted or threatened by recipients frustrated with long lines and delays in aid.
Time key to Nofs' victoryBattle Creek Enquirer - Thu Nov 05
An abundance of money and time helped give Republican Mike Nofs a clear victory in the special election for the District 19 state Senate seat.
Voters Deciding on Big RacesWLNS-TV Lansing - Thu Nov 05
Thousands head to the polls to cast their ballots. Election day is well underway and while it's certainly not as big as last year's presidential election, there are still many important races on the ballot.
State welfare workers tell Michigan House committee of 'desperate...Ann Arbor News - Wed Nov 04
State welfare workers from the Department of Human Services told a House committee Wednesday they are threatened by angry clients and struggle with lax security as demand surges to record levels amid rising job losses.
Voters Deciding on Big RacesWLNS-TV Lansing - Wed Nov 04
Thousands head to the polls to cast their ballots. Election day is well underway and while it's certainly not as big as last year's presidential election, there are still many important races on the ballot.
Michigan welfare workers tell House panel of challengesFreep.com - RSS - Wed Nov 04
State welfare workers are threatened by clients, overworked and struggle with lax security, balky computers and inadequate phone systems, a House committee was told today.
Chili Cook-off to make returnJackson Citizen Patriot - Tue Nov 03
Chili lovers, rejoice: The Chili Cook-off is coming back to Jackson. K105.3 and Tripp's Auto Shop and Collision Center are hosting the annual tradition after the event was put on hiatus this year after 20-plus years.
Jackson Public Schools officials want to study consolidation of districts or servicesJackson Citizen Patriot - Tue Nov 03
Jackson Public Schools officials hope to spearhead efforts to look at consolidating school districts or services to help schools countywide save money as state aid dwindles.
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