JACKSON COUNTY (December 6, 2024) – The Jackson County Michigan Historical Society (JCMHS) is honored to share a powerful letter from Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III, recognizing the Society's contributions to preserving and promoting Jackson County’s rich history. Secretary Bunch, the founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture and the first African American to lead the Smithsonian Institution, had been invited to give remarks at the Society’s annual history banquet but was unable to attend in person.

JACKSON COUNTY (December 2, 2024) – This Saturday, immerse yourself in the world of the American Civil War at an extraordinary Living History event hosted by the Jackson Civil War Society, the Ella Sharp Museum, and the Jackson County Michigan Historical Society. Experience the harsh realities and resilience of Civil War soldiers during the winter months as the museum grounds transform into a meticulously recreated winter encampment of the 26th Michigan Infantry Regiment at Camp Jackson, circa December 1862.

(Brooklyn, MI)- WellWise Services Area Agency on Aging has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2024 honor by The Detroit Free Press. This honor and list of winners is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC. The confidential survey uniquely measures the employee experience and its component themes, including employees feeling Respected & Supported, Enabled to Grow, and Empowered to Execute, to name a few.

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2024 Governor's Service Awards RSVP

Join us at the 2024 Governor's Service Awards for a night of celebration, recognition, and appreciation!

A major redevelopment effort in Jackson has been boosted by $4.5 million from the State of Michigan. The funding support for The Hayes project comes from the 2025 State Budget through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.

HILLSDALE, MI, October 28, 2024 – Joseph R. Williams, President and CEO of County National Bank (“CNB”), is pleased to announce that Amanda Carpenter has rejoined CNB as Branch Officer for the main office in Hillsdale, and Rachel Garrett has been promoted to Branch Officer for our Horton Road office in Jackson.

JACKSON, Mich., Oct. 17, 2024 – On foot, by vehicle and in all weather, Consumers Energy is working to inspect a record amount of low-voltage electric lines in Michigan this year. We plan to cover 25,500 miles –  more than the distance around the Earth at the equator.

The stepped-up inspection program is another part of Consumers Energy’s Reliability Roadmap – our commitment to reduce the number and length of power outages.

(Brooklyn, MI)- Area Agencies on Aging around Michigan have teamed up to offer four virtual support group options open free to the public.

The support groups, which include General Caregiving, Dementia Caregiving, Kinship (Grandparents Raising Grandchildren) Caregiving, and Professional Caregiving, will discuss issues, challenges, and concerns that caregivers face. These groups are informal and provide dialogue along with peer support at no cost to attendees. Participants will be able to reflect and connect with others in a similar situation.

JACKSON, Mich., Oct. 14, 2024 -- Consumers Energy is taking another new step to power Michigan’s electric vehicle transformation by announcing an effort to install EV chargers at workplaces across the state. Consumers Energy expects over 500 workplaces will install charging by 2030.

HILLSDALE, Michigan, October 11, 2024 – CNB Community Bancorp, Inc. (OTCQX: CNBB), the parent company of County National Bank, today announced earnings for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024. Earnings during the third quarter of 2024 totaled $3.5 million, an increase of $804,000 or 30.4% compared to the $2.6 million earned during the three months ended September 30, 2023. Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) for CNB Community Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) increased to $1.59 during the three months ended September 30, 2024, up $0.36 from $1.23 during the third quarter of 2023. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company reported net income of $9.1 million, an increase of $1.0 million, or 12.9%, from the $8.1 million earned during the nine months ended September 30, 2023. Basic earnings per share increased to $4.20 during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, up $0.46 from $3.74 during the first nine months of 2023.