CHELSEA, Mich. (Nov. 6, 2020) – The cancer program at St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea recently celebrated ten years since it began offering care to Chelsea and surrounding rural communities.  The hospital formally launched its cancer care program in October 2010 with medical oncology and infusion services before opening a more comprehensive Cancer Center in 2015.  Since then, the program has grown from 2,500 patient visits per year to more than 8,000 in 2020.

Jackson, MI – Today American 1 Credit Union and R.J.'s Heavenly Delights announced a combined donation of $740 to breast cancer research. During the month of October, a portion of each pink treat sold was donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation of Michigan by R.J.’s Heavenly Delights, and American 1 matched all donations up to $500.

Jackson, MI – From October 1 through December 31, American 1 will match donations up to $1,000 total to seven Salvation Army locations throughout lower Michigan to benefit Rescue Christmas, a Salvation Army initiative launched earlier than planned due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce it is currently seeking nominations for its Community Awards Week presented by JTV and Jackson’s NewsTalk 970 AM/101.5 FM. The weeklong celebration, January 31 – February 4, 2021 will highlight winners of five significant awards:

Jackson, MI October 23, 2020: Jackson Downtown Partners are pleased to announce the “Crowning Achievement” of their next-generation Commercial Mixed-Use Residential Building in the first-of-its kind Jackson Smart Energy District. Consumers Energy will be topping the four-story complex with a Solar Array that will support THE 200’s innovative energy management technology platform, part of Consumers Energy’s commitment to earn Jackson a preeminent position on the national map for energy leadership. THE 200 incorporated innovations throughout the complex in Downtown Jackson to serve as a showcase for solutions that will assist Consumers Energy in the realization of its goal to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.

The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the Inclusive Community Initiative made possible by Consumers Energy.

Jackson, Michigan – The Jackson Hot Air Jubilee today announced its 2021 leadership and board of directors.

Jackson, MI — Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan (GSHOM) is pleased to announce Girl Scouts is NOT canceled.

GSHOM is here and ready to support girls through the best girl-led leadership program. With many extracurricular activities on pause, Girl Scouting remains the safest option for girls to build courage, confidence, and character, while building lifelong friendships – even from home.

JACKSON, Mich., Oct. 21, 2020 – The Consumers Energy Foundation today announced a $250,000 grant to Youth Solutions to provide skills development to expand its Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates’ Postsecondary and Career Pathways Accelerator initiative to nearly 8,000 students across the Lower Peninsula.

Consumers Energy is hosting a series of virtual public open houses to gather suggestions for its Clean Energy Plan, which eliminates coal and helps achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2040.