The northbound U.S.-127 ramp to Springport Road will close intermittently from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, as crews resurface Shirley Drive. mrf.lu/2XRRh

The man died about 2 a.m. Tuesday at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, his friends said. Two days earlier, a fire destroyed the pole barn where he was working on a truck. mrf.lu/2Xk-t

Jackson County road officials are requesting an additional $100,000 to accelerate pothole repairs before winter sets in and asphalt plants close for the season. mrf.lu/2XZRt

The three-year gift will fund Grow Jackson's River & Rail Food Hub, advancing fresh food access. mrf.lu/2XTkm

Stan Mazur has been trying to get a film about 9/11 and Pearl Harbor to screen at Cascades Park Memorial Plaza for years. mrf.lu/2H7Dd

No livestock was in the barn. mrf.lu/2H7Nt

Tickets are $100 and people can participate in online advance bidding. mrf.lu/2H_dv

The black-tie event will honor businesses, organizations and individuals making an impact across the county. mrf.lu/2H_Zn

Jackson College's Corporate and Continuing Education office is now certified to provide MIOSHA training. mrf.lu/2HV9T

Both are available for adoption at the Jackson County Animal Shelter. mrf.lu/2HfsR

John Branigan, 36, a beloved Jackson-area father and classic car enthusiast, died Oct. 14 after being struck by a garbage truck while riding his bike in Columbia Township. mrf.lu/2HzY-

The woman allegedly lunged at officers while armed with a knife Tuesday in the 400 block of West Monroe Street, Jackson Police Chief Christopher Simpson earlier reported. mrf.lu/2vJqB

There is organized opposition to an American Aggregates of Michigan gravel mine in Norvell Township as the township waits for the company to respond to a list of questions and concerns. mrf.lu/2vybt

The driver and her passenger were uninjured. mrf.lu/2vMgk

Here are some headlines you might have missed this week. mrf.lu/2v-75

Julian Powell was convicted of involuntary manslaughter and a felony firearm charge in the shooting death of 17-year-old Tae'sean Bartkowiak, his childhood friend, in June 2025. mrf.lu/2vbr_

The Detroit Lions Drumline will headline the 2026 Percussion Concussion at Potter Center on Nov. 5, joined by over 12 local high school drumlines. mrf.lu/2v6JZ

A jury is deliberating the fate of Julian Powell, charged with second-degree murder after fatally shooting his childhood friend Tae'sean Bartkowiak, 17, in June 2025. mrf.lu/2vfdj

Judge Nicole Hughes disputes any contention she is closely affiliated with Prosecutor Kelsey Guernsey. Others are far more involved in her campaign, she said. mrf.lu/2v0rC

For the months of November and December, City Council decided to suspend fees for parking downtown more than two hours on streets and in timed lots. mrf.lu/2vGhQ