Jackson Awarded $2.9 Million Grant for Lead Paint Abatement in City Homes
In a continued effort to keep families safe from lead-based paint, city officials recently garnered a $2.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Overall, more than $127 million in federal grant funds were distributed to 48 states. In Michigan, both Jackson and Wayne County received $2.9 million in federal funds to abate lead risks in area homes. “Of the nearly $3 million in federal grant funds to curb lead-based paint risks in the community, $1.2 million is earmarked for lead abatement within city rentals,” said Councilman Dan Greer, 3rd Ward, who also sits on Jackson’s Brownfield Redevelopment Authority. “We estimate these funds will completely abate lead-based issues in roughly 150 homes in Jackson.” City administration submitted their grant application in March, and this month received the maximum funds allowed under the grant guidelines: $2.5 million in Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control grant funds and $400,000 in Healthy Homes Supplemental funding. The last LBPHC grant was awarded to Jackson in 2005. “The City Manager’s office worked diligently to ensure Jackson received its portion of federal funds toward fixing this issue,” Mayor Bill Jors said. “We are excited to see the results.” A recent report from the Department…
1st Annual Vikings Golf Scramble
Participate in the 1st Annual Vikings Golf Scramble to help raise funds for the Boys Golf Team. There will be cash prizes and great gifts, 50/50 raffle, long drive and closest to the pin contests. Cost for the scramble is $75 per person/$300 per team and includes golf with cart, food, prizes and skins. For more information contact Jackson Boys Golf Coach, Greg Zeller at greg.zeller@yahoo.com Date: August 18th, 2017 Time: 9:00 AM (Registration begins at 8:00am) Location: Cascades Golf Course - 1992 Warren Ave.
Wednesday, June 28, 2017
Bill Jors, Mayor, City of Jackson; Jeff Hovarter, Director, Jackson County Parks & Kyle Lewis, Parks Manager, Facilities & Events; Donita Bentley & Travis Barnett, Council for the Prevention of Child Abuse & Neglect (CPCAN); Vendor Feature, Green Market at Allegiance Health; Al Smith, Balloonmeister, Hot Air Jubilee, with Jessica Webb
Warmer with Possible Showers
Periodic showers and thunderstorms are expected today through Friday as an active frontal boundary and warmer and more humid air impacts the area. Today: Mostly sunny until midday, then mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph. Tonight: Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms overnight. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Thursday: Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Yesterday’s high temperature in Jackson was 74 at 4:15 PM. The low was 48 at 5:42 AM. Normal high for today is 82. The record low is 43, set in 1992. The record high is 101, set in 1971. No precipitation yesterday. Month to date rainfall: 0.92 inches. Sunrise today at 6:04 AM EDT. Sunset at 9:18 PM EDT.
Events of Wednesday, June 28, 2017
The Family Night Concert Series at the Cascades Falls is a wonderful way to spend a relaxing Wednesday night, enjoying great music and the beautiful Falls. Tonight, the Toppermost Beatles Tribute Band takes you down memory lane from the early Beatles tunes of the 60s to their breakup in the 70s. Gates open at 7PM. Admission is $10 for up to 8 family members. The Carnegie Branch of the Jackson District Library presents a Three-Part Business Marketing Seminar Series: Grow Your Business with Email Marketing & Social Media. Not sure where to start with your business email marketing and social media? This seminar, held on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 from 6:30-7:30 p.m., will give you a greater understanding of marketing basics and provide guidance for what to write and offer in your campaigns. Presented by Tamara Jaros, SCORE mentor. Intended for adults. Please REGISTER for this event. by visiting the website. The Kiwanis Summer Kids Series continues with “Boss Baby” at the Michigan Theatre. Film times are 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Doors open half hour before show times. Admission is $1.00! Sponsored by Kiwanis Clubs of Jackson and Brooklyn. Grand River Brewery’s 4 Year Anniversary is being celebrated with their annual pig roast…
