Weekend Broadcast Schedule
Saturday 1pm and 7pm and Sunday 3pm - St. Francis at Spring Arbor Saturday 3pm and 9pm and Sunday 9pm - Hanover-Horton at Vandercook Lake Sunday 1pm and 7pm - Grass Lake at Michigan Center Girls Basketball
Napoleon vs East Jackson Girls
Napoleon 85 East Jackson 56. Photos by Ryan Kerwin, JTV Sports. Click above photo to launch gallery.
City of Jackson Announces Major Partnership to Redevelop Hayes Hotel
The City of Jackson and a development group headed by Geenen DeKock Properties have entered into an option agreement for the redevelopment of the former Hayes Hotel building in downtown Jackson. The development group, aptly named Hayes Hotel LLC, will be working with the City of Jackson and the Jackson Anchor Initiative to evaluate the potential renovation of the former hotel in to a mixed-use development. It is anticipated the 113,000 square foot building could house at least three separate retail, hotel and apartment developments. City Manager Patrick Burtch announced further details on today's show. Other guests: Dr. Brent Ellis, President, Spring Arbor University; Patti Poppe, Consumers Energy VP for Customer Experience, Rates & Regulation; Al Hooper, Executive Director, Anchor Initiative; Heather Price, Sandhill Crane Vineyards; Harpist Vianna Bordeaux; Kym Parker and Monica Hommerding, Relay for Life.
Green Market Popularity Grows
The Green Market at Allegiance Health continues to grow in popularity, due to additional vendors and offerings. Travis Fojtasek and Julie Koleszar, market managers, are continually seeking new farmers and vendors for the weekly market. Located on the main floor of Allegiance, hours are 9am to 2pm every Thursday with free parking in the adjoining deck. Among the wares: locally sourced winter produce, arts, crafts and bakery items. Other guests: Highfields President and CEO Brian Philson; Steven Osmond, Jackson Symphony Orchestra Director; Laura Schlecte, City Council; Nancy Peters-Lewis, College & Career Access Center; Sue Lovell, Pet of the Week.
Area Spotlight: Jackson Recreation Department
By Larry Jacobson Jackson, MI - You’ve seen the public service announcements from the NFL, the NBA and Major League Baseball – and they all promote one thing: Get out there and get active! It doesn’t matter what sport or activity it is, the message (promoted by some of the sports world’s biggest stars) is the importance of getting away from the computers and the video games and being active. Andrew Sargeant , the Assistant Director at the Jackson City Parks, Recreation and Cemetery Department, supports that concept. “We’re here for the community,” Sargeant said. “The role of the Recreation Department is to provide children and families with structured options for getting out there and living a healthy lifestyle and staying active. And we’re also an avenue for adults to volunteer their time and give back to the community.” And the volunteer numbers are indeed impressive. Sargeant said the rec department fielded over 100 teams in soccer, football and basketball this year – and each team featured a volunteer coach and additional assistants. “We couldn’t do what we do without our volunteers,” he said. “The amount of time and energy they give back to their community to stay involved…
Shinedown to Play Jackson County Fair
Jackson County Fair Manager Denise Owens announced Shinedown has been booked to play at this summer's Jackson County Fair. All six of Shinedown's singles have made it to #1 on radio airplay lists. Tickets go on sale Saturday, February 14 at 9 am at the fair office, on etix.com and by calling 517-788-4405. Other guests: Jackson Public Schools Superintendent Jeff Beal; Jenni Pollak, Manager, 211, LifeWays; Gary Jones, Park Manager, Waterloo Recreation Area; Coffee Talk with Robert Ernst, Jackson Coffee Company; George Brown, Libby's Jazz Club.
Paws & Claws Pet Expo
American 1 Credit Union presents the annual "Paws & Claws Pet Expo" this Saturday at the American 1 Events Center. Organizer and presenting sponsor Elli Blonde from American 1 previewed the vendors and the events of the day, including a pet fashion show. Other guests: Jackson County Prosecutor Jerry Jarzynka with Rhea Staniszewski, Director, Jackson County Child Advocacy Center; Alicia Williams, Jackson Learning Lab; Jackson High School students Chase Myers, Brett Trombley and Emma Dubenski appearing in "Third Great Coarse Acting Show" opening Friday, February 13; Thomas Burke and Greg Hardrick, Save Our Youth.
Northwest vs Lumen Christi Girls
Northwest 57 Lumen Christi 29. Photos by Ryan Kerwin, JTV Sports. Click above photo to launch gallery.
Michigan Center vs Vandercook Lake
Vandercook Lake 69 Michigan Center 59. Photos by Ryan Kerwin, JTV Sports. Click above photo to launch gallery.
Hillsdale vs Onsted
Hillsdale 68 Onsted 58. Photos by JTV Sports. Click above photo to launch gallery.