Friday, June 26
Judge John McBain, Jackson County District Court; Dr. Randy Penn, Penn Chiropractic; Jenifer Scanlon, the Brokerage House; Singer/Contestant, American 1 Teen Idol; Dave DeBaker, Movie Reviews; Ric Walton, the Walton Insurance Group
Northwest Schools Finalist for Grant
ST.LOUIS (June 23, 2015) – In the Jackson area, Northwest Community Schools have been announced as a finalist in this year’s America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education program, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund. Northwest Community Schools are among the top districts in Michigan in the running for grants of $10,000 and $25,000. Earlier this year, farmers nominated their local public school districts to apply for Grow Rural Education grants. Once nominated, school districts were eligible to complete applications requesting funding for a specific math or science project that will enhance curriculum in their district. This year’s applications were again very competitive. A panel of math and science educators evaluated all of the applications and selected the strongest submissions as finalists. “Making it to this stage of the process is a great accomplishment that requires a lot time and effort,” said Michelle Insco, Monsanto Fund program officer. “There is still more to do before we announce our winning school districts, but this year’s finalists submitted impressive applications. The Monsanto Fund is grateful for their focus on improving math and science opportunities for their students.” Next, finalist applications will be reviewed by the Grow Rural Education Farmer Advisory Council. The Advisory Council, made…
DDA Wishes Jonathan Greene Well Upon Exit
After over 6 years of service, the DDA and Executive Director Jonathan Greene are parting ways, though Greene is not actually leaving Jackson. In 2013, the City of Jackson approached the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) about sharing staff resources. Greene became the Economic Development Director for the City of Jackson while also maintaining Executive Director duties. In 2014, Greene was promoted to Assistant City Manager and continued his previous responsibilities as Economic Development Director and Executive Director of the DDA. Arrangements to share staff are not new to the DDA and City of Jackson. Several times since the DDA’s inception in 1979, the Executive Director of the DDA has also been a City of Jackson employee with other responsibilities. All parties were happy to once again work together and maximize resources. From Greene’s perspective, the opportunity to advance his career and still serve the DDA was an opportunity he could not resist. “I think it’s natural to want to advance and progress. In 2013, when the arrangement started, I felt it was a great opportunity to grow while still being part of downtown. The relationship between the DDA and the City of Jackson is great. We’ve really needed to be…
Lily Missions Center Receives Major Donation
Lilly Mission Center receives $37,000 grant from Herbalife Family Foundation
Softball Results from Wednesday, June 24
Men’s Silver Division Tracy’s Tavern 6 Gerdau 5. Jon Schaible and Mark Kreiger each went 2 for 3 with a double as Bill Vendt drove in Dan Johnson with the go ahead run in the top of the 4th inning for Tracy’s Tavern. Rod Ley went 4 for 4 to lead Gerdau. Modern Electric 16 Duffy’s 4. Bill Cogan went 4 for 4 with a double and Eric Stevens went 3 for 3 with a home run and a triple with 4 RBIs. Rob Akin went 2 for 3 for Duffy’s. ASA Accounting Systems 25 Diversified Construction 5. Toby Spencer went 5 for 5 with a double and Derek Dowding went 5 for 5 with a triple, a double and 7 RBIs for ASA. Eric Lopez went 3 for 3 to lead Diversified Construction. GLG 13 Kinch Farms 7. Jordan Tuttle went 3 for 4 with 2 doubles and 4 RBIs and Gary Adams jr. also went 3 for 4 to lead the streaking GLG who have won their last five games. Sean Melton 2 for 3 for Kinch Farms. Men’s Doubleheader Division Game 1 Experience Jackson 13 Pointe Bar & Grill 12. Josh Burgett went 3 for 3 with…
Coney Island Hot Dog History Featured on New JTV Series
Coney Island legends Tommy Boadgieff (left) and Richard Todoroff look over notes prior to taping a segment of “True Story” on location at Jackson’s Virginia Coney Island. JTV, the Jackson, Michigan television station announces the premiere of a new monthly series: “True Story” Friday, June 26 at 3:30, 7:30 and 10:30pm. “True Story” will explore the long-told stories of Jackson’s notorious personalities, urban legends and unique history in a new half hour series that will include first-person accounts, archival footage and historic photographs. The first episode in the new series explores the history of the Coney Island Hot Dog and confirms the long-held belief that the Coney Island was invented in Jackson in 1914. The program features interviews with Richard Todoroff and Tommy Boadgieff, relatives of the Coney inventor along with Eli Potter, proprieter of Virginia Coney Island. Jackson’s history as a railroad hub attracted many immigrants eager to begin a new life in a prosperous and bustling metropolis. The railroad traffic inspired several new residents to open restaurants to meet the needs of hungry travelers and rail workers. In the show, viewers will learn about the early days of the Coney, how it got its name and how its…
Juneteenth on The Jackson Show
This weeks Jackson Show is Juneteenth from the Riverwalk Amphitheatre. Listen in as Hot Ice entertains us to the sounds of Motown!