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Still no clerk: Township board remains deadlocked on who should fill open seat

If the township is unable to appoint a clerk soon, the Jackson County will step in and schedule a special election to fill the seat.

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Rives Twp finds treasurer was overpaid, orders money back

RIVES TWP, Mich. (WLNS) – The Rives Township board voted on Monday to give its treasurer 30 days to pay back more than $10,000 after a review found she was paid too much money for some of the work she was doing. Treasurer Janina Teske said she misinterpreted a 2021 board vote to pay her […]

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Police honor the fallen, historic train station gets new marker: Jackson headlines May 6-11

Here are some headlines you might have missed this week.

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Recommendation made for interim clerk to avoid shutdown of Jackson County township

The decision to create a committee of people who reside outside Rives Township came after the board was deadlocked 2-2 on who to appoint as interim clerk.

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Turbulent Jackson County township creates external committee to vet clerk applicants

The Rives Township Board of Trustees approved the creation of an external committee to vet its two top applicants for the job Vercilla Hart and Janet Hayward during a special board meeting Thursday, May 4.

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Jackson County township trustees propose emergency plan ahead of looming shutdown

Clerk Judith McCord, who recently announced her resignation, has agreed to stay on as clerk until after the May 2 election.

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Turbulent Jackson County township has a clerk again, but not for long

The turmoil caught the eye of State Rep. Sarah Lightner, who wrote to officials saying they are "failing the people who elected you.”

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2 injured in Jackson County crash

A 16-year-old and one other person was injured in a crash that happened on Saturday.

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2 critically injured following crash in Jackson County

Two are in critical condition following a crash in Rives Township on Saturday night.

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Pending investigation, resignations leave Jackson County township in turmoil

The township will launch a financial audit and investigation by a third party to review possible financial improprieties by the treasurer.

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