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Scattered Afternoon Showers

June 20, 2017

Very comfortable early summer weather is under way across Lower Michigan. Highs in the lower 70s are expected with low humidity followed by lows tonight in the lower 50s. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible again this afternoon. A fairly wet pattern is unfolding and showers and storms are expected Wednesday night through Thursday night. Today: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. West wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then isolated showers between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Light and variable wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the morning. Yesterday’s high temperature in Jackson was 75 at 11:27 AM. The low was 56 at 5:37 AM. Normal high for today is 80. The record low is 42, set in 2002. The record high is 98, set in 1953. .29 inches of precipitation yesterday. Month to date rainfall: 0.43 inches. Sunrise today at 6:01 AM EDT. …

Tuesday, June 20, 2017

June 20, 2017

Sheriff Steve Rand, Jackson County Sheriff’s Department; Brant Russell, JPS Summer Lunch Program; Betty Toll, Mission Trip to Haiti; Jim O’Brien, Waterloo Recreation Area & Hayes & Other State Parks; Amy Sulski & Brian Parsons, American Cancer Society’s Ducky Derby Fundraiser

Events of Tuesday, June 20, 2017

June 20, 2017

Kiwanis Summer Kids Series continues with Disney’s “Moana” at the Michigan Theatre. Film times are 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Doors open half hour before show times ( 30 Mins ). Admission is $1.00! Sponsored by Kiwanis Clubs of Jackson and Brooklyn. Tuesdays with Tracy Farmhouse Tour at the Ella Sharp Museum today at 11am and 2pm. You know Ella Sharp, but what about her siblings? Learn more about the life of Dwight (Tracy) Merriman this summer in a series of special guided Hillside Farmhouse Tours. The tours supplement the exhibition, “Didn’t I Have a Good Time,” created by Spring Arbor University student, Heather Lehman, on view on the second floor of the Hillside Farmhouse now–August. Two tours, 11am and 2pm. Adults $3, Children 5-12 $2, Under 5 years - free. The Grass Lake Branch of the Jackson District Library presents “5 Healthy Towns Eating Class: Pungent, Potent & Powerful”. Chef Brad West talks garlic, onions and leeks, oh my! Join him tonight at 6pm and earn how to purchase and prepare these flavorful bulbs. Please call the branch to reserve your spot. 517-522-8211. Tis event will be held at the Whistlestop Depot in Grass Lake and is intended for…

JSO Affinity Series-Summer Solstice Concerts Set for this Week

June 19, 2017

City Manager on Developments, Construction

June 19, 2017

PAKA Trail Scheduled for Completion in Late June, Early July

June 19, 2017

Progress continues on construction projects in the City of Jackson with one project, the PAKA non-motorized trail, now scheduled for completion within the next three weeks. Here is a summary of all current projects: Jackson, Mechanic and Francis Streets between Washington and Glick This project was also substantially completed and opened to traffic in the fall of 2016. Work on improved turf establishment by applying new topsoil, seed and mulch was completed last week. The planting of trees is scheduled for the coming weeks. Trees for both Mechanic Street and Jackson Street projects have been delivered and will be planted in the coming weeks. E Michigan Avenue between Cooper and Dwight (MDOT) This Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) administered project consists of 1) upgrading sidewalk ramps at each intersection within the construction zone to comply with current Americans with Disability Act (ADA) standards, 2) removing the street surface with a mill, and 3) repaving the pavement surface with new hot mix asphalt. Work to replace and upgrade ramps and sidewalks on both the north and south sides of the street is now complete. Repaving the street is also complete. In the next couple of days, crews will paint crosswalk stripes…

Scattered Showers

June 19, 2017

Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms will be possible today and Tuesday as cooler air filters into the region. Otherwise, partly sunny conditions will hold for many areas. After a dry day Wednesday, thunderstorms may move into the region Wednesday night through Thursday night. Another possibility for storms exists late in the weekend. Today: Scattered showers between noon and 2pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Light west southwest wind becoming west 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Tonight: Scattered thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. West wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Tuesday: Isolated showers, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. West wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Yesterday’s high temperature in Jackson was 83 at 2:21 PM. The low was 61 at 11:59 PM. Normal high for today is 80. The record low is 47, set in 2004. The record high…

Events of June 19, 2017

June 19, 2017

The City of Jackson Nixon Water Park opens for the season today. Monday thru Thursday, open swim sessions are 11am to 3pm ($4), 2:15 to 5:15pm ($4) and 5:30 to 7pm ($2). Friday and Saturday open swim sessions are 11am to 2pm and 2:15 to 5:15pm ($4). The City of Jackson Nixon Skate Park opens today, hours are 11am to 7pm. Free entry, $1 to rent helmet and pads. The Jackson Recreation Department presents the Corey Pryor Track & Field Camp. The camp is for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade. Attend this awesome program to get a jump start on the sport of track and field. Take part in such events as 200m, 400m, long-jump and team relays. Not only will you be working on the fundamentals of track and field, you will participate in track and field meets. June 19th through July 19th (NO CLASSES WEEK OF JULY 3RD) Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm. The camp is held at Withington Stadium, the fee is $20 attend/live in the JPS District, $30 outside of JPS District. Please call at 788-4040 if you have any questions. The Michigan Theatre proudly presents the enlightening Good…

Monday, June 19, 2017

June 18, 2017

Patrick Burtch, Jackson City Manager; Michelle Shields, Jackson College Career & Professional Coach, with Chris Kaser, Auto Tech Program; Jackie Merritt, Jackson District Library, Parma and Springport Branch Manager; Ave Veneklaasen, Studio Deeply Art, Art 634, June 21 Yoga Rave Fundraiser, with Shawna Tello, Jackson YMCA; Steve Trosin, JSO Affinity Series

Firekeepers Casino 400 at MIS – Photo Gallery

June 18, 2017

Photos by Ryan Kerwin, JTV Sports. Photos from Firekeepers Casino 400 at MIS. June 18, 2017. JTV Sports [ngg_images source="galleries" container_ids="152" sortorder="8245,8168,8232,8183,8220,8175,8206,8193,8176,8254,8170,8235,8237,8172,8221,8173,8230,8181,8174,8210,8177,8178,8179,8180,8223,8182,8184,8169,8185,8186,8187,8171,8188,8189,8190,8191,8192,8236,8194,8195,8196,8197,8167,8198,8222,8257,8199,8200,8201,8202,8203,8204,8205,8207,8208,8209,8211,8212,8213,8214,8215,8216,8217,8218,8219,8224,8225,8226,8227,8228,8229,8231,8233,8234,8238,8239,8240,8241,8242,8243,8244,8246,8247,8248,8249,8250,8251,8252,8253,8255,8256" display_type="photocrati-nextgen_pro_blog_gallery" override_image_settings="0" image_quality="100" image_crop="0" image_watermark="0" image_display_size="1280" image_max_height="0" spacing="10" border_size="0" border_color="#FFFFFF" display_captions="0" caption_location="below" display_type_view="default" ngg_triggers_display="always" ngg_proofing_display="0" captions_enabled="0" captions_display_sharing="1" captions_display_title="1" captions_display_description="1" captions_animation="slideup" is_ecommerce_enabled="0" order_by="sortorder" order_direction="ASC" returns="included" maximum_entity_count="500"]Photos by Ryan Kerwin, JTV Sports. Photos from Firekeepers Casino 400 at MIS. June 18, 2017. JTV Sports

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