This week's new episode of Automated Logistics Systems presents Global Great Lakes features Jackson manufacturer Modern Machine. The company has a long history of expertise in cutoff technology, lathe cutoff machines and systems to support today's industrial manufacturers.
Enterprise Group of Jackson President and CEO Tim Rogers reports on today's Bart Hawley Show the community has seen the addition of 50 new jobs and $12 million in investment since the start of the year. Among the companies with expansion: Peak Manufacturing and Classic Turning. Other guests today: Val Cox and Marie Davis from Consumers Professional Credit Union; City Councilperson Michelle Woods; Shop Rat Foundation's Kelly Burr with student Carlie Moon; entertainment from Genna & Jesse. The duo performs at the Jackson Coffee Company Friday night from 7 to 10 PM. Genna and Jesse's new album "Give and Take"
A new program designed to help families with college costs was announced on today's show by Jim Francis, CEO of Jackson Community Federal Credit Union and Janet Barger, Credit Union Student Choice. Also, a recap of last night's city council meeting with Mayor Martin Griffin; Sue Goldsen and Shannon Hennesy, K-105.3 Bridal Fair; Michigan Center High School students Jade Curl and Connor Prokos; Kathy Brafford with the Pet of the Week from the Cascades Humane Society.
This week on Thursday Night Hoops we break down the girls district tournament, take a look at four area players to watch and do the "Harlem Shake" with the Napoleon Student Section. Thursday Night Hoops airs Thursday at 7:30pm and 10:30pm.
On this week's Jackson Show, we present a night of jazz and blues with Chris Bickley and Edgar Struble from the summer of 2007.
Adrien Sharp pays a visit to The Pointe Bar & Grill located on Eagle Point at Clark Lake. This beautiful new restaurant offers a variety of meals such as seafood, pasta, sandwiches, steaks and more at affordable prices. If you haven’t been, you’re missing out. The Pointe is open year round and offers fantastic lakeside views, fresh and innovative food and a top-notch staff.
On this week's "Where We Live", we take you back to our very first home visit in 2003. Mickey Lefere shares his unique collections in his Basement Museum. Then we return to 2004 with a trip to the rustic log cabin of Jane Robinson.
Observing National Engineers Week, we meet the Jackson Engineer of the Year Robert Uddin from Commonwealth Associates and Young Engineer of the Year Rob Wheeler from GAI Associates. Another engineer, Scott Gillette from O'Harrow Construction and Maxx Marriott demonstrate 3D modeling used in engineer-build projects. Other guests include Frost Elementary leadership students Cassidy Strader, Laksha Ahuja and Josh Shimmons; Jackson Area Career Center CTE Dean Kathleen Rypkema; Dick Hitch with Kiwanis Racing for Dollars.
Longtime local teacher and administrator Greg Meschke unveils his new book "Learning Between the Lines: Educating the Educator" on today's show. The book is available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble or by visiting gregmeschke.com. Also on today's show, we continue the observance of "Heart Month" with Michigan Heart cardiologist Dr. Cathy Glick discussing her upcoming Allegiance Health presentation (register at www.allegiancehealth.org). Her free event is this Thursday at 7 PM at the Ella Sharp Museum community room. Also, Linda Meloche, Dale Carnegie-Michigan (dalecarnegie-mich.com); Sarah Hashimoto, Jackson District Library Henrietta branch manager and 2012 Friend of the Year Chris Reed; Noah Nagy with Thought 1 Scholarship event.
Phil Wrzesinski brings in a truckload of trucks as the Toy House celebrates Truck Month. Trucks by John Deere, Tonka and Melissa & Doug are featured on Toy of the Month today. Other guests include Fr. Geoff Rose and John Drake with the Lingap Center; In the Kitchen with Lisa Spampinato and Pork Won Tons; Consumers Energy VP Patti Poppe and Jessie Murray from the Community Action Agency's Walk for Warmth; Movie reviews with Dave DeBaker; Weekend happenings with Ric Walton.