Monthly Archives: July 2023

(July 31, 2023 2:03 PM ET) The City of Jackson announced the community’s National Night Out celebration is planned for Tuesday, Aug. 1. in Loomis Park from 6-8 p.m.  The event gives residents an opportunity to strengthen bonds with fellow neighbors and public safety as part of a nationwide program. National Night Out aims to bring residents, police officers and firefighters closer together through fun-filled events. Jackson’s occasion will feature games, prizes, face painting for kids, local vendors and a free bike raffle. Residents will have an opportunity to meet police officers and firefighters, along with getting an up close look at patrol cars, fire trucks and ambulances. It’s being organized by the Jackson Police Department, the City of Jackson Group Violence Intervention Program, and the B2 Watchers Neighborhood Group. Ward 2 City Councilmember Freddie Dancy is helping organize the event and is looking forward to all that can be accomplished. “It’s important to provide an opportunity for our residents and public safety to come together and celebrate what unites us,” Councilmember Dancy said. “This event strengthens existing relationships and forms new bonds so we can continue to make Jackson a great place to live.” The event is free to…

(July 31, 2023 1:39 PM ET) Two construction projects are closing a busy street in Jackson for two weeks. S. West Avenue from Fourth Street to Kibby Road is closing on Wednesday, Aug. 2 so crews can replace sections of pavement and reconstruct a pedestrian trail crossing. During the closure, two contractors will work on separate tasks. One contractor will be removing and rebuilding the MLK Equality Trail crossing at S. West Avenue. They will upgrade the trail crossing to meet current standards and get it ready for upcoming construction. In the coming years, the entirety of the MLK Equality Trail will be reconstructed. The trail section from W. Prospect Street to S. West Avenue will first see construction later this summer. The MLK Equality Trail is Jackson’s main pedestrian trail that connects to the Falling Waters Trail in Summit Township. While the trail crossing work is happening, the other contractor will work on pavement patching along S. West Avenue. This will involve replacing large sections of deteriorating roadway with new asphalt. As a major thoroughfare, it’s important to keep the roadway in good condition to extend the overall life of the street. S. West Avenue will be closed to…