Jackson, Michigan – Construction on the new American 1 Event Center at Keeley Park (formerly known as the Fairgrounds) will begin to take shape above ground beginning May 7 as prefabricated concrete walls begin to be delivered. Delivery of 90 wall panels, which will be set in place by a large crane, is scheduled to take place over a period of several days. “This marks the beginning of the most visible phase of the construction project. It’s going to feel like a box is rising up out of the ground,” is how the next phase of construction was described by Jeff Hovarter, Jackson County Parks Director.

County National Bank (CNB) recently donated a $3,520 to the Dahlem Nature Conservancy to support the 2019 Outdoor Adventure Camp and to provide camp scholarships. The contribution demonstrates support for the organization and its goal to bridge the gap between people and the natural environment, and to function as an outdoor classroom for school and public programs.

The Michigan Strategic Fund approved updated tools and changes to two current Michigan Economic Development Corporation programs that will bolster the state’s business attraction efforts and provide additional opportunities for Michigan businesses and communities to thrive and grow, the MEDC announced today.

DETROIT, Mich., April 23, 2019 – Consumers Energy is excited to sponsor the FIRST Championship for high school robotics students, a marquee event that brings teams from across the globe and tens of thousands of visitors to Detroit -- and a showplace for the next generation of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) talent here in Michigan.

JACKSON, Mich., April 22, 2019 – The Consumers Energy Foundation celebrated Earth Day today by providing $500,000 for three projects that will make a significant impact on Michigan’s environment – protecting habitat for Michigan’s wildlife, planting 100,000 trees and preserving freshwater resources.

Jackson, Michigan—Jackson native Mark Smith, MD, will be honored with the Distinguished Alumni Award at Grand Valley State University’s commencement ceremony later this month. The award goes to an alumnus who excels in their chosen profession and reflects favorably upon themselves, their community and the university.

BROOKLYN, Mich. (March 28, 2019) — Michigan International Speedway is partnering with Henry Ford Health System to bring kids even closer to the drivers and all the action leading up to the start of the race with a FREE Pit and Driver Introduction Pass. Fans will also have the opportunity to utilize the new state-of-the-art Henry Ford Health System Infield Care Center.

Join us in celebrating the 61^st Annual Jackson County Rose Parade on Sunday June 2, 2019 at 1:00pm.  The parade route will begin in downtown Jackson on South Jackson St. and Mason St. (near Austin Park) and end inside of Ella Sharp Park. This year’s parade theme is “Rockin’ to the 80’s”.