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Downtown grocery aims for spring opening, mystery of abandoned fishing gear solved: Jackson top headlines Jan. 9-14 Updated Jan 15, 2021; Posted Jan 15, 2021 A rendering of what the Peach Market will look like when completed. Andrew Kokas is renovating the former Evanoff's building at the corner of Francis and Cortland streets in downtown Jackson for use as an urban grocery store called the Peach Market. (Courtesy of Andrew Kokas)J. Scott Park | MLive.com Facebook Share Here are some headlines you might have missed this week. It’s taken nearly six years of research, grant proposals and re...

Fair trade gift shop leaves Jackson Crossing in favor of downtown location Updated Jan 14, 2021; Facebook Share JACKSON, MI – At this new marketplace in downtown Jackson, customers can buy Bulgarian knit hats, ethically sourced chocolates and Christmas ornaments made in Kenya. The intention of Marketplace Manna, isn’t just to sell unique gifts -- it’s also to help families abroad. The nonprofit store first opened in November 2018 in Jackson Crossing. It’s now moving downtown, President Al Mellinger said, to pick up on new clientele and cut overhead costs. “We think the downtown are...