Spring Arbor’s Caitlin Clark competes on day one of NAIA Track & Field National Championships
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – Spring Arbor University freshman Caitlin Clark (Brooklyn, Mich. / Lumen Christi) missed advancing to the finals in the 5000 meter run Thursday at the 2016 NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championships, held at the David E. Walker Track at Gentry Field. Clark, who entered the national meet with the sixth-best time among her competitors, placed 15th overall in the preliminary round with a time of 18:43.67. "I am proud of Caitlin and the work she has put in this season," said head women's track and field coach Bryan Burk. "To qualify as a freshman is a huge accomplishment! She has a very bright future ahead of her. Sure she had a tough day today, but knowing her, it's only going to drive her to do better and better!" Even though her indoor season has come to a close, Clark achieved something few athletes ever get to experience. The Brooklyn, Michigan native had an outstanding rookie campaign posting some of the top times in program history in the 3000 and 5000. She currently holds the second-fastest time in school history in the 3000 with a 10:22.52 while her 18:07.14 in the 5000 ranks…
Horse Creek Candle Grand Opening – Photo Gallery
Photos by Ryan Kerwin, JTV. Photos from Horse Creek Candle Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting at the Jackson Crossing Mall.
Regular season wrapped
(file photo) Jackson trumps Lumen 55-43 on the hardwood, both teams shift focus to postseason By Mike Moore Staff Writer Jackson – From the football field, to the frozen ice, and now the hardwood. In terms of the 2015-16 sports season, the guys at Jackson have had Lumen Christi's number. Baseball season begins in mere weeks. The Vikings completed the season sweep in basketball Thursday night, using a strong first-quarter run and some key defensive stands to exit lumen with a 55-43 victory in the regular-season finale for both teams. “There was a lot of pressure coming in here tonight,” Jackson coach Dan Crowley said after the win. “They may only be a one-win team, but we knew they were going to give us their best, and they did. We were able to make some big plays down the stretch, and that was huge.” “It was the story of our season here tonight,” Lumen’s Pat Neville said. “We cut it four in the fourth quarter, missed a lay up, and then they made a huge play. Story of our season.” The game was even much of the first quarter, but the Vikings…
Susan B. Anthony Award Winners Named
The Jackson Women’s History Council announced today that Jeanne’ Wickens and June Whedon are the 2016 Susan B. Anthony award recipients. The recognition dinner honoring the recipients will be held at the Cascades Manor House on Sunday March 13th, starting with a reception at 4:00 PM. The celebration is held in conjunction with March’s Women’s History Month and will highlight 40 years of the Susan B. Anthony awards ceremony with a performance of “The Way It Was – Forty Years Ago in Jackson”, featuring seven three-minute monologues. These will be stories about what it was like for women in 1975 and what significant changes have taken place since then. The awards ceremony is hosted by the Jackson Women’s History Council. Jeanne’ Wickens has served on the Center for Family Health’s Board of Directors during a time of incredible growth and expansion. Her leadership roles have included being the Treasurer, and the Chair of the Executive Committee. Wickens was awarded the 2012 Distinguished Service Award from the Michigan Primary Care Associate. In addition to her regular duties as Senior Vice President and CFO at Allegiance Health, Jeanne’ has been a member of the Allegiance Foundation Board of Directors since its inception…
Friday, March 4
Jerry Jarzynka, Jackson County Prosecutor; John Polaczyk, Jackson County Commissioner; Jeanne’ Wickens & June Whedon, 2016 Susan B Anthony Award Winners; Aaron Kantor, Director of Emergency Management & Public Safety for Consumers Energy; Dave DeBaker, Entertainment Correspondent; Ric Walton, The Walton Insurance Group
Girls District Final Schedule
Class A at Okemos 7:00pm Northwest (20-2) vs Mason (12-10) Class B at Hillsdale 7:00pm Jonesville (19-2) vs. Columbia Central (19-3) Class C at Napoleon 7:00pm Napoleon (22-0) vs. Hanover-Horton (14-8)
Affinity Series Welcomes Back American Aquarium
The Affinity Series at the Wax will be welcoming American Aquarium back to play another concert at The Wax. Those who caught the show in February of 2015 know what a special night of music it was. You can watch a video for the title-track of the bands latest album Wolves here and then head over to our website to pick up your tickets which are $18 in advance or $20 at the door. Doors for the concert will open at 7:30 and music will begin at 8:00. Ann Arbor's Ed Dupas opens the show. Ed released his debut album, A Good American Life in 2015 and the collection of strong, thoughtful songs ended up on a number of critics "Best of 2015" lists. Get to the show early to catch Ed...his songs will stick with you and his performance is one you won't want to miss. The concert series is sponsored by Experience Jackson, The Jackson Anchor Initiative and JTV.
