Jackson Police Chief Matt Heins announced Robert Noppe has been named “Officer of the Year”. The award presented annually is voted on by peers. Chief Heins said the 18 year veteran has been consistently among the top officers and is well deserving of the honor. Other guests: Jackson Mayor Martin Griffin; Jackson Area Landlords Association’s Robert Tulloch and Cheryl Wozniak; Andy Merritt, Hot Air Jubilee; Kathy Brafford, Pet of the Week; Highlights from the Jackson Parks and Recreation Memorial Garden and Bench Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.