Lumen football ready for battle, then bye, before playoffs begin
By Mike Moore Photo by Ryan Kerwin, JTV Sports Staff Writer Jackson — In a perfect world, the Lumen Christi football team would roll to a win Friday night, close the regular season with another victory next Friday and then march its way to Ford Field to defend last year’s title. In reality, well, most of that is possible, aside from the victory-next-week thing. The Titans are set to take on Pennfield Friday night, and will likely host a first round playoff games two weeks from then, but unable to find a dance partner for Week 9, tomorrow’s game will be the final of the regular season for the 2017 squad. “It is what it is,” coach Herb Brogan said calmly. “Not having a game next week doesn’t really change our approach this week. The change will really come next week when you want to balance work and rest and health. There’s a fine line to keep sharp while resting up.” So, worry about next week’s rest, health and sharpness next…
Cloudy and Cool
There will be scattered showers tonight but widespread rain is not expected until later on Saturday when low pressure approaches Lower Michigan from the west. Today: Cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph until midday becoming light. Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Light winds. Friday: Partly sunny until midday then becoming mostly sunny. Highs around 70. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Friday Night: Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain showers overnight. Lows in the mid 50s. South winds around 5 mph. Saturday: Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers until midday, then a chance of rain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent. Yesterday’s high was 58 at 12:30 AM. The low was at 52 at 12:59 PM. Average high temperature for today is 62. Average low temperature for today is 41. 1.14 inches of of precipitation yesterday. Total precipitation for month to date: 2.59 inches. Sunrise today at 7:47 AM EDT. Sunset at…
Thursday, October 12, 2017
Kim Bishop, Associate State Director, Community Outreach, AARP Michigan; Rev. Erik Ekong, Gary Schultz & Jean Yohe, Trinity Lutheran Church celebrates 150 Years; Jessica Webb & Heather Rossner, Experience Jackson; Diane Cerquiera, Friends of Animals, Craft-A-Rama; George Veach, Kiwanis Club Travel Adventure Series
Events of Thursday, October 12, 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. The Eastern Branch of the Jackson District Library presents Leonardo DiCaprio movies Thursdays in October at 2 PM. Today’s movie is Inception (2010, PG-13). Free admission and free popcorn. Intended for adults. Widescreen and comfortable seats too! The Cascades Manor House presents a German Dinner, tonight at 6 PM. Enjoy a traditional dinner with specially selected German beers and wines! You don't want to miss these traditional German foods! Assorted Cheeses, Brat Bites w/ Curry Sauce, Pretzels, Wienerschnitzel, Stuffed Peppers, Red Cabbage w/ Apples, Roasted Seasonal Vegetables, German Hot Potato Salad, Beer and Wine, Desserts & Coffee. Call for Reservations 784-1500. Ticket Price: $35 per person. The Kiwanis Club of Jackson presents the 72nd Season of The Travel Adventure Film Series. Travel without ever leaving Jackson! Films are presented in the auditorium of Jackson High School, 544 Wildwood Avenue at 7 p.m. Single Admission Tickets available for purchase at the door: $8 for adults, $4 for students, Children 12 & under are free! This evening’s film: A…
Hanover boys cross country are state-title contenders in D-3
By Mike Moore Staff Writer Horton — There were nice wins leading up to this, but in the grand scheme of things, showing off at Portage is a certain coming out party for most cross country teams. And last Saturday the Hanover-Horton boys squad made sure everyone in Division 3 was well aware of just how dangerous the Comets could be. As if everyone didn’t already know. “We’ve kind of been building to this year for a while,” coach Dean Blackledge said. “ The past few years we’ve been right there in the state finals.” In fact, the Comets placed third last year, and fifth, third and sixth the three years prior to that, respectively. This group, though, returned some strong senior runners, Blackledge explained, that have set the tone all year. Landon Melling and Bo Shepherd have been the duo to set the pace, recently placing third and fourth, respectively, at the Portage Invitational. And speaking of Portage, that may be the biggest reason for optimism moving forward. In what is one of the biggest runs of the season, not named a state final, Hanover finished first out of 42…