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Big summer events returning to Jackson, police shooting in Hillsdale County: Jackson headlines April 24-29 Updated Apr 30, 7:43 AM; Posted Apr 30, 7:43 AM (File photo) People gaze at hot air balloons during the traditional night glow at the Hot Air Jubilee on Friday, July 17, 2015, at Ella Sharp Park in Jackson, Michigan. The jubilee continues on Saturday and Sunday with a final early morning hot air balloon launch. (Nick Gonzales | Mlive.com) MLive Media Group Facebook Share Here are some headlines you might have missed this week. The only thing that will stop Jackson Hot Air Jubilee ball...

Social district gets OK for weekend, holiday use in downtown Jackson Updated Apr 28, 2021; Posted Apr 28, 2021 The Jackson DDA proposal for a 'social district' downtown. Highlighted yellow spots would be considered "common areas" where drinks purchased from licensed liquor-sellers can be consumed. (Screenshot courtesy of the city of Jackson) Facebook Share JACKSON, MI – Weekends and holidays could become casual drinking affairs on downtown Jackson streets. The Jackson City Council voted 6-1 to approve the creation of a “social district” downtown at its April 27 virtual meeting. Counci...

Process to create neighborhood associations being considered by Jackson officials Updated 10:36 AM; Today 10:36 AM Members of the Jackson City Council and city staff meet virtually on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. (Screenshot provided by the City of Jackson) Facebook Share JACKSON, MI -- A new proposal could codify the ways to establish a neighborhood association in the city of Jackson. Jackson City Council discussed an ordinance that would allow residents to form neighborhood associations affiliated with the city through a chartering process, then be eligible for streamlined information and fun...

Criminal history can’t disqualify renters from housing in Jackson, new law says Updated Mar 10, 2021; Facebook Share JACKSON, MI – Renters in Jackson with a criminal history will soon be allowed to make their case against any potential rental application rejections, thanks to an ordinance passed by city council Tuesday night. Elected officials approved the “Fair Chance Housing Ordinance,” 5-1, during the council’s March 9 virtual meeting. The new policy prohibits landlords and rental agencies from asking renters about their criminal history during the initial screening process, pos...

2 marijuana facilities given conditional approval in Jackson Updated Dec 11, 2020; Posted Dec 11, 2020 Jackson City Council meets via Zoom on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020. (Screenshot courtesy of the City of Jackson) Facebook Share JACKSON, MI – Two marijuana businesses, including a growing facility, received conditional approval to begin the building process in Jackson, just weeks after the first marijuana dispensary opened in the city. City Council voted 6-1 at its Tuesday, Dec. 8 virtual meeting to give conditional approval to both Objectiv Growth, which intends to operate a marijuana class C...