JACKSON COUNTY, MI – The new owner of The Parlour of Jackson found several dead dogs inside a freezer in a garage behind the restaurant this week.
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Dead dogs found in freezer at The Parlour of Jackson
The Jackson County Animal Shelter and Animal Control are investigating the discovery of dead dogs found in a freezer at The Parlour of Jackson.
The general manager discovered several dead dogs when he opened the freezer on Sunday, May 25, in the business’ back garage, new owner Scott Pienta said.
More animals identified in investigation of dead dogs in freezer behind Jackson eatery
New details of the investigation into dead dogs found in a freezer behind a Jackson restaurant include evidence of skinned animals without heads, an exotic rodent and more.
The Jackson County Animal Shelter and Animal Control continues to investigate the contents found inside a freezer on Sunday, May 25 behind The Parlour, 1401 Daniel Road in Jackson.
Health officials said the current restaurant operations are not part of where the animals were found and that the new owner is in full compliance with health rules.
Jackson water and sewer rate increase postponed by city council
A decision to increase water and sewer rates in the city of Jackson has been postponed.
In a Tuesday, May 27 meeting, the Jackson City Council voted 4-3 to postpone a decision to raise the rates for the fiscal years of 2025-26 and 2026-27. Mayor Daniel Mahoney, who motioned to postpone the decision, said the delay would allow city council to consider the resolution and hear from residents.
“I’m just thinking about ultimately, who I have to report to is the (30,000) citizens in the community who this directly affects and their pocketbooks,” Mahoney said.
Jackson will conduct building inspections in nearby township under new agreement
The city of Jackson will begin conducting building inspections for Leoni Township.
Jackson City Council voted 6-1 on Tuesday, May 27, to enter an interagency agreement with the township that would allow the city to conduct building inspections and related services for the township. The Leoni Township Board of Trustees approved the contract earlier in May.
The agreement will replace the full-time building inspector position, which costs the township around $110,000 each year, including wages, benefits and retirement, Township Manager Mike Jester previously said. This switch could save the township roughly $70,000 to $80,000 per year, Trustee Ron Kinch previously said.
Investigation underway after fake bomb threat briefly closes Jackson Walmart
A fake bomb threat forced the closure of the Walmart in Jackson Tuesday night.
Police were called at 6:57 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, to the Walmart just outside Jackson, 1700 W. Michigan Ave., for a report of a bomb threat, Blackman-Leon Township Public Safety Director Darin McIntosh said.
An employee inside the store reported receiving a call from an unknown man claiming he planted an explosive device somewhere inside the building, McIntosh said.
Rives Township without a clerk for fourth time in 2 years
Rives Township again needs a new clerk again after the latest resignation.
Joseph Super left his post as township clerk Thursday, May 22, hours before the start of a special township meeting to discuss additional duties assigned to the clerk.
This is the fourth time the township clerk has resigned in two years.
Super could not be reached for comment.
Drive-by shooting suspect heads to trial
A man accused of opening fire on a group of people in a drive-by shooting in Summit Township is heading to trial.
Martez Anthony Haywood Jr. was bound over for trial on multiple felony charges May 14 after a preliminary examination before Jackson County District Judge Michael Klaeren, court records show.
Haywood, 25, faces five felony charges including discharging a firearm from a vehicle.
Dunkin’ is expanding, try this breakfast spot and more Jackson County business news
These restaurants purchased the most liquor, Country Boots & Bands is ending and more Jackson County business news.
Here are those stories and other recent headlines you may have missed.
Spring Arbor honors military veterans at 50th annual Memorial Day Parade
Hundreds crowded around M-60 in Spring Arbor Monday afternoon for the town’s 50th annual Memorial Day parade.
The event started at noon on May 26 with a service to honor military veterans at the parade and those who have died serving their country.
Jackson High celebrates as 195 graduate in the Class of 2025
195 graduates crossed the stage in Withington Stadium on Friday, May 23 as Jackson High School celebrated Commencement for the class of 2025.
Principal Monica Pierce is proud of these graduating seniors and was happy that this senior class had a more normal experience since Covid.
“They have had more of an experience at high school and that has been beneficial to them,” Pierce said.
See how Jackson-area graduates decorated their caps for 2025 ceremonies
Graduates from the county’s three largest high schools added a personal touch as they walked across the stage to accept their diplomas on Thursday and Friday nights.
Like thousands of others before them, seniors at Northwest High School, Western High School and Jackson High decorated their mortarboard caps. The graduates honored friends and family members, made pop culture references, showed off their plans for the future and more.
Jackson hairstylist hangs up clippers after 6 decades at same salon
Peggy Kempf has always been a shy and private person. It made her the perfect hair stylist, because customers felt comfortable confiding in her, knowing their secrets were safe.
After 59 years of cutting hair and hearing stories at Rocci’s Hair Design, 1513 W. Morrell St. in Jackson, Kempf decided it was time for her to hang up the clippers and enjoy retirement. Her last day was Thursday, May 22.
The 79-year-old began her hair journey after she graduated from Western High School and worked in the office of what was then Foote Hospital in Jackson. She always enjoyed doing her friends hair for prom, graduations or other special events, so she decided to make a living out of it.
Explore history with these 5 great historical spots around Jackson
Jackson is awash with history just waiting to be explored.
From spots around Jackson where history took place to several museums filled with an abundance of historical items, Jackson is a great spot for history buffs to find their next fix.
Here are five places around Jackson worth checking out.
Drink beer, eat sliders & grab groceries during trips to this Hillsdale sports bar
About 15 months ago, Brett Boyd and his wife Brandy saw a need for a sports bar near Hillsdale.
Underdogs: Sliders, Spirits and Sports now sits inside the Hillsdale Market House.
Located at 210 W. Carleton Road, Boyd’s bar has lightened up its menu for summer to offer salads, wraps and bruschetta, he said.
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