Vikings looking to start on the right foot with trip to Marshall
By Mike Moore File Photo By Ryan Kerwin, JTV Sports Staff Writer Jackson— The first week came and went, and the Jackson football team was 0-1. That was 2016, when a loss in the season opener gave way to five wins in the final eight games, and a season ending one win shy of a playoff berth. Scott Farley and his group isn’t about to look backwards, but, as the Vikings prep to move forward with 2017, there’s one resounding theme heading into Friday night’s tilt at Marshall. “We want to get off on the right foot,” Farley said. “It’ so important, especially when you look at the conference we are in and the games we have coming up. With a young team, getting some momentum is going to be key.” Separated only by a quick drive down I-94, Jackson and Marshall have never played before. The Vikings finished 2016 with a 5-4 record and have brought back a whole stable of starters. Marshall was 4-5 last year, and seemed to define close losses. The Redhawks final…
Weatherwax Awards Grant for Park Reforestation and Summer Night Tree
The city of Jackson was recently awarded $70,000 from the Weatherwax Foundation to go toward beautification efforts at Ella Sharp Park as well as restoring the Summer Night Tree sculpture in downtown Jackson. “The Weatherwax Foundation is glad to have been park of the many successful efforts to make the city attractive and enjoyable for everyone,” said Maria Dotterweich, executive director of the foundation. A portion of the funds will be used toward reforestation efforts at Ella Sharp Park, after city officials opted to cut invasive trees and shrubs last year. Another $20,000 will go toward restoring the Summer Night Tree sculpture, designed and created by artist Louis Nevelson. Since its installation in 1978, the sculpture has truly become a cultural asset to the city of Jackson, and its restoration is a top priority, said Stacy Harrison, chairwoman of the Jackson Public Arts Commission. JPAC officials estimate the restoration will cost roughly $40,000. The restoration includes removal of all previous paint coatings and corrosion and an application of layers of new protective coatings which are expected to maintain the sculpture for at least 30 years. JPAC officials are currently garnering donations toward the project, which can be made through the…
Cooler and Less Humid
High pressure from Canada will bring dry weather with low humidity and relatively cool temperatures this week. The fair weather with cooler than normal temperatures will continue into early next week. Today: Sunny until midday then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph. Tonight: Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Thursday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph. Thursday Night: Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Light winds. Friday: Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Light winds. Yesterday’s high temperature in Jackson was 77 at 4:44 PM. The low was 58 at 11:54 PM. Normal high for today is 80. The record low is 40, set in 1952. The record high is 93, set in 1968. 0.04 inches of precipitation yesterday. Month to date: 1.48 inches. Sunrise today at 6:54 AM EDT. Sunset at 8:26 PM EDT.
Wednesday, August 23, 2017
Kevin Oxley, Supt., Jackson Co. Intermediate School District; Phil & Barb Tripp, Tripp’s Auto Shop & Collision Center; Civil War Muster; Dominic Pangborn, JAXAN Pangborn ArtExpo Aug. 24-25-26; Green Market at Allegiance Health, Vendor Feature; Rebecca Calkins & Lindsay Bake, LifeWays, Stomp Out Suicide Walk; Brant Russell, JPS Food Service/Taher
Events of Wednesday, August 23, 2017
The first day of school for the 2017-18 school year for all Jackson County public school students. All Jackson County school districts adopted the new county common calendar. Today is a half day for students. The new county common calendar is an earlier start than most districts in the state, which means an early end to the school year (June 6, 2018). The Kiwanis Summer Kids Series wraps up the summer this week with “Smurfs - The Lost Village” at the Michigan Theatre. Showtimes are 10am and 2pm. Admission is $1. Sponsored by the Kiwanis Clubs of Jackson and Brooklyn. Doors open one half hour before showtime. Allskate Fun Center presents Wednesday Afternoon Skate & Laser Tag from 1-4pm. Admission is only $6 and skate rental is $4 (Skates or Blades). Laser Tag: 1 play $5 | Double play $8. Family & Group Rates available. Allskate Fun Center, 1313 West North Street, Jackson. Cascades Family Night Concert Series continues tonight at 7pm at The Cascades. Entertainment by Denise Davis and The Motor City Sensations, one of the most dynamic and entertaining bands in Metro Detroit, featuring a wide repertoire of R&B, Funk, Blues, Motown, and Soul Classics. Admission is $10 per…
Chamber of Commerce Plans Move; Purchases Michigan Avenue Building
The future home of the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce (JTV photo) The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce is planning a move around the corner to 134 West Michigan Avenue in Downtown Jackson. The Chamber is purchasing the Klein Brothers building and will move all operations from its current location at 141 South Jackson Street this fall. Moving to the new offices with the Chamber will be Experience Jackson and The Anchor Initiative. According to Mindy Bradish-Orta, President and CEO of The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, Experience Jackson and Anchor Initiative, the move is a result of growth. “The Chamber bought its current building in 2008 with 4.5 FTE (full time equivalent employees). Now, between Experience Jackson, the Anchor Initiative and the Chamber, there are 10 FTEs and a need for much larger storage space with the ever increasing programming of the organizations, especially Experience Jackson.” said Bradish-Orta. The Chamber had been looking for more space for the past several months. Bradish-Orta said the Chamber board wanted to own and not rent and to stay downtown. “We are committed to staying in downtown Jackson so looked at a variety of buildings in the area. We found the perfect fit…
