Mike Jackson
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Central Ohio man's basement in shambles after phone company drills through sewer line
Bruce Euans was enjoying a late night Olympic hockey match on TV in early 2017, when he heard a sound that would change his life. → Read More
Bone marrow recipient meets donor for the first time
Recipients and donors do not always have a chance to meet. → Read More
City program targets owners of problem properties
Complaints about land lords seem to be one of the more popular complaints into Better Call Jackson. The city of Columbus is taking an aggressive approach to the so-called, 'absentee landlords'. → Read More
Local photographer has trouble getting compensated for photo use
If you take a picture and a company uses that picture for commercial purposes, should you be compensated? → Read More
Local business owner targeted by scheme on LinkedIn
Millions of people use LinkedIn. The social media site helps to connect people to join networks or to request job or career advice. → Read More
Couple loses $5,500 in eBay gift card scheme
Kelly Albert and her husband found a great deal on an all-terrain vehicle they found on Craigslist which was crossposted from eBay. → Read More
Fallen firefighters honored
The mild early October weather provided a clear backdrop for the 2018 Columbus Division of Firefighters Memorial Service. → Read More
CRIME OF THE WEEK: Mail carrier tips police off to double murder scene
It’s been more than a year and a half after a postal worker tipped police off to a murder scene in South Linden, and police are still searching for suspects. → Read More
Couple fights apartment's delinquent credit charge
Phil and Angela Garrett decided they wanted to trade the biting Ohio winters for sunny conditions in Florida for retirement. → Read More
Oil change leads to instant headaches for local car owner
Don Corbett of Reynoldsburg likes to save time just like all of us, so when he found out it would be a few weeks before he could schedule his BMW for an oil change, he decided to use the Valvoline Instant Oil Change from Hilliard. → Read More
State rules help homeowners when HOAs overstep their authority
Complaints and concerns about condominium developments are common to Better Call Jackson. A while back I received an email from Jeff Page who downsized years ago and purchased a ranch style home. Jeff and his wife enjoy the complex and its location. → Read More
Local condo owners say they are plagued by maintenance issues
Many people choose to live in a condominium community, where they don't have to take care of landscaping and general maintenance. → Read More
Local driveway contractor accused of accepting deposit, never starting job
Most homeowners believe ‘curb appeal’ includes a well-maintained driveway. → Read More
Months after fire, family still waiting to retrieve possessions
A home fire can be a devastating experience. In addition to the safety risk, there's the possibility of losing personal items. → Read More
Family finds court-ordered restitution can be empty promise from the legal system
Fannie Baker spent her final days in a local assisted living facility and her family was pleased with the facility and the care she received. → Read More
Are aftermarket key fobs really a bargain?
The marriage of technology and our vehicles means that millions of cars on the road require a key fob. → Read More
Red-hot market makes buying homes in Central Ohio difficult
If you've casually shopped for a new home in Central Ohio, you already know it is a red-hot market. → Read More
Central Ohio man struggles to prove his brother is not dead
Tim Beard is a decorated, combat veteran of the Vietnam War and a retiree from AEP, he has diabetes and has problems with short-term memory. → Read More
Better Call Jackson: Is Bitcoin worth the risk?
Is cryptocurrency the money of the future, or is it the unicorn of the 21st century? → Read More
Do chip cards really prevent fraud?
How can consumers protect themselves to avoid credit card fraud? → Read More