Kibby Road Construction to Begin Next Week
This week’s Dig Jackson update includes concrete work continuing on Michigan Avenue, Park/Horton/Hickory intersection change has commenced and Kibby Road Project to begin next week. W Michigan Avenue between Brown and Steward (MDOT) Work on this MDOT administered project to replace water mains, sewers, sidewalks and reconstruct the road with new curb and gutters and concrete pavement continues on schedule. All water mains along the stretch of W. Michigan Ave. have been installed, and contractors have connected the main and sanitary sewer to homes and businesses along that stretch. Crews continue to pave the south side of the street beginning at Brown Street and heading east, while also working to curb and gutter that stretch. Crews are currently placing concrete at the intersection of Michigan and Steward, and continue to prepare the south side of the street for concrete between West Avenue and downtown Jackson. Traffic shifts near Louis Glick intersection are expected in the coming weeks. Electrical crews worked to install the bases for traffic signal arms along Louis Glick Highway - moving east. Once Louis Glick Highway is complete, crews will for to install bases along Washington Avenue. Kibby Road between West Avenue and City Limits This project…
Consistency the key for Jackson football in tonight’s battle with Zeeland East
By Mike Moore File Photo by Ryan Kerwin, JTV Sports Staff Writer Jackson — Of all the Week 1 craziness across the state in high school football, few games could have had the intrigue and drama as Jackson High’s did. Up by 28. Tied at 28. A near touchdown waved off. An overtime touchdown for the lead. An overtime touchdown for the loss. That’s the quick version of the Vikings’ 35-34 overtime loss last weekend to Marshall, a loss the guys in orange and black have to get past quickly entering tonight’s battle with Zeeland East. “This is a very resilient group of kids,” coach Scott Farley said. “They came back and had a great week of practice. It was the first game of the season against a good opponent.” And there were positives to take from it, including the play that nearly won Jackson the game. “In reality, we drove the length of the field and scored a touchdown,” Farley said. “We weren’t given a…
Friday, September 1, 2017
Chrissy Siders, President & CEO, CP Federal Credit Union; Pastor James Hines, Lily Mission Center; David Lamse, JSO Community Music School; Eileen Lienhart, Jackson Family Fall Festival; Steve Tucker, The Michigan Theatre; Ric Walton, The Walton Insurance Group
A Chilly Start for the Holiday Weekend
A large Canadian Polar high pressure system is moving over Michigan today and will be east of this area by Saturday. That surface high will effectively block the remnants of Harvey from reaching this area. Being on the west side of the departing high and north of the remnants of Harvey on Saturday will mean more clouds but no rain. Another Canadian Cold Front will bring the risk of showers and thunderstorms on Labor Day. The southerly flow ahead of the cold front will bring a surge of warm air allowing highs to reach the lower to mid 80s. Behind the front expect much cooler weather for mid week. Today: Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Tonight: Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Northeast winds around 10 mph. Saturday: Mostly sunny until midday then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Saturday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. South winds around 5 mph becoming west overnight. Sunday: Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph. Sunday Night: Mostly clear. Lows in the upper…
Events of September 1, 2 and 3, 2017
Happy Labor Day Weekend! The Jackson Downtown Development Authority presents the Grand River Farmers Market, today and tomorrow from 8am to 2pm. The market, featuring seasonal farmers and other vendors is at Grand River Marketplace, corner of Glick Highway and Mechanic Street in Downtown Jackson. The Jackson District Library offers Yoga at the Meijer Branch every Friday at 8:30 AM with Jeanette Lamphere. Suggested donation of $3. Intended for adults. Yoga at the Spring Arbor Branch of the Jackson District Library today and every Friday at 9 AM with Amy Reamer. Suggested donation of $5. The Eastern Branch of the Jackson District Library has Yoga with Elizabeth Hall at 9 AM. Class suggested for adults and seniors. Suggested donation is $2. Friday Nights at Sandhill. We are extending our hours Friday evenings until 10pm, come sit on the deck, enjoy a glass of wine, wine taste & grab some dinner! The cafe will be open for orders until 9:30. Parker & Ben, Handpan & Sitar will be here to entertain you, 6:30-8:30 on the deck. In addition to our new Friday evening hours, we will be launching Sangria specials every weekend Friday-Sunday. No cover, just come join us for a relaxing evening. Saturday The 11th Annual Jackson…