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American 1 Credit Union Announces Internal Promotions

American 1 Credit Union announced a series of internal promotions following American 1’s President and CEO of 35 years, David C. Puckett’s, retirement announcement this past May.   After a nationwide search, the American 1 Board of Directors selected current American 1 Executive Vice President Martha Fuerstenau to succeed Puckett upon his December retirement. Fuerstenau has been with American 1 for 33 years and will begin serving as President and CEO on January 1, 2018.   Replacing Fuerstenau in the role of Executive Vice President will be Kristi Edgar, who served most recently as American 1’s Vice President of Marketing & Communications. Edgar has been with American 1 since 2002.   Returning to American 1 after a 19 year absence, Laura Pryor has rejoined the credit union as the Vice President of Marketing & Communications. Pryor served American 1 as Vice President of Marketing & Communications from 1988-1998 and then later for one term on the American 1 Board of Directors.   American 1 also added two new positions to its executive team. Abigail Smith has been named Assistant Vice President of Branch Operations. Smith, most recently Branch Manager of American 1’s Home Office, began her career at American 1…

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Survey Shows Jackson Police Department has Positive Image in Community

Jackson Police Officer Marc Smith and Reserve Officer Ron Spees participating in the Jackson District Library Bike Rally in May.  JTV Photo A recent survey aimed at discovering how city residents view the Jackson Police Department shows that although more than one-third of respondents believe the community has negative views of JPD, more than 90 percent personally hold a positive view of the department. Dr. John Hawthorne, a professor of sociology at Spring Arbor University, drafted the survey and mailed it to Jackson residents this spring. Hawthorne said while the response rate was lower than he originally hoped, there is “still sufficient data for a baseline evaluation of city residents and their views on the JPD.” The survey was mailed to 3,500 Jackson residents in late April. The responses showed, overall, a positive view of the city’s police department as well as consistently positive interactions with officers. Roughly six in 10 responses reported “all” interactions with JPD officers were either positive or very positive, compared with only 8 percent reporting no positive interactions. “This survey underscores the police department’s commitment to excellence,” Director of Police and Fire Services Elmer Hitt said. “We’ll always strive to improve, and while most interactions…

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Scattered Showers Possible with Cold Front

A cold front will move through Lower Michigan today with only scattered showers and thunderstorms then drier conditions can be expected into the weekend as high pressure builds in. Today:  Partly sunny with a chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Light winds becoming northeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 40 percent. Tonight:  Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers in the evening. Lows around 60. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Friday:  Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers until midday, then mostly sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Friday Night:  Clear. Lows in the mid 50s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the evening. Saturday:  Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast winds around 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Yesterday’s high temperature in Jackson was 81 at 4:37 PM.  The low was 58 at 2:15 AM. Normal high for today is 82.  The record low is 48, set in 1971.  The record high is 98, set in 1955.  0.04…

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Events of Thursday, July 27, 2017

The Green Market at Henry Ford Allegiance Health is open today from 9 AM to 2 PM.  Local, sustainable and organic produce and Michigan-made items are featured.  Located across from the main hospital building on East Michigan Avenue. Kids ’N’ Stuff Children’s Museum in Albion is offering a Free Day with no admission charge today from 10am to 7pm.  Free Day is sponsored by Steel Products of Homer.  Kids ’N’ Stuff Children’s Museum offers an interactive experience for parents and children to play and learn together.  Every area in the museum offers a new learning experience.  The Museum is located at 301 S. Superior Street in Downtown Albion. Ella’s Patio Party tonight at Ella Sharp Museum.  You’re invited to enjoy snacks, refreshments and entertainment on the patio of Ella Sharp Museum.  Hours are 5:30pm to 7:30pm.  Entertainment tonight by River Jazz.  Cash bar.  Admission free for museum members, non-members: $5.  Sponsored by Rehmann.  Take a stroll through our Exhibit Galleries and our sculpture-filled grounds while you’re here! The Eastern Branch of the Jackson District Library presents Future Kids Classics Thursdays in July at 2pm.  Today’s movie is "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day" (2014, PG) starring Steve Carell and Jennifer…

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Thursday, July 27, 2017

Pamela Campbell, Superintendent, Columbia Schools;  Brian Krichbaum & Carrie Joers, Midtown Arts Walk;  Celia Napoletano & Brianna Bailey, Miss JTVs; Jackson Co. RoseQueen & Miss Teen USA Candidates;  From the Jackson YMCA, Matt Curfman, Rick Wilson & Shawna Tello;  Heather Price, Sandhill Crane Vineyards;  Brian Surgener, Jackson Coffee Company

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