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

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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

Summit Township approved a special assessment tax to support police and fire services after an error in a voter millage didn't allow the township to collect funds until later than intended. mrf.lu/2bnfx

Jackson Public Schools board approved replacing two deteriorating plow trucks, a broken high school elevator, and a busted boom lift totaling over $500,000. mrf.lu/2bnG2

Those who wish to participate can visit the Jackson YMCA, 127 W. Wesley St., until Oct. 23 and the River and Rail Food Hub, 137 W. North St., Oct. 24 to 31. mrf.lu/2b9RZ

Michigan officials confirmed chronic wasting disease in a Hillsdale County farmed deer, adding to previous detections across multiple counties statewide. mrf.lu/2bytQ