Spring Arbor Women’s Soccer to host Asbury in National Championship Opening Round
SPRING ARBOR, Mich. – The Spring Arbor University women's soccer team claimed the No. 2 overall seed and is set to host Asbury University on Saturday, Nov. 18 at 3 p.m. in the NAIA Women's Soccer National Championship Opening Round. The Cougars are making their ninth appearance all-time, and eighth in a row, in the opening round after capturing their eighth straight Crossroads League Tournament championship. Asbury will be making its third national tournament appearance, qualifying by winning the River States Conference Tournament title. The 15 winners of the National Championship Opening Round matches – as well as tournament host University of Mobile (Ala.) – will advance to the national championship final site at the Orange Beach Sportsplex in Orange Beach, Alabama. The 16-team, single-elimination tournament will take place on Nov. 27 - Dec. 2, with the championship match set for Dec. 2 at 4 p.m. ET.
Cross Country State Title a Thing to Celebrate for Hanover-Horton
By Mike Moore Staff Writer Horton — It’s been nearly two weeks, but a celebration like this will last a lifetime. It was last weekend the Hanover-Horton boys cross country team went to Brooklyn in search of a state championship. It was last weekend the Comets went to the Michigan International Speedway and got everything they wanted — and more. “The kids really put it together,” coach Dean Blackledge said of his team’s state title. “When the race was over, we were all standing around as they were posting scores. When I saw inside the window and where we were going to be, I jumped and screamed. It really was bedlam for 10 minutes, or so. It was just awesome.” Hanover finished the Division 3 race on Nov. 4 with a team score of 122. Caro was just behind with 128, while Holland Black River had 149. “The last 40 meters was the difference,” Blackledge said. “The guys from Caro came out of nowhere, and really, when I didn’t think we had a chance, our guys found a way to pull it off.” Landon Melling led the Comets, placing third overall in a time of 15:54.8. Bo Shepherd was eighth…
Friday, November 17, 2017
Troy White, City Engineering Department, DIG JACKSON Update; Chrissy Siders, President/CEO, CP Federal Credit Union & Sarah Fuller, Teller Supervisor; John Spink & Chris Gorton, Nite Lites & Nite Lites Fun Run/Walk; Stacy Harrison & Mark Smith, Jackson Community Food Pantry; Dave DeBaker, Entertainment Correspondent; Ric Walton, The Walton Insurance Group
Cloudy Today, Rain Developing Tonight
Our next storm system will bring rain to the area tonight into Saturday. Isolated thunderstorms are possible near and south of I-94 Saturday morning as the surface low tracks just south I-94. The track of the storm will keep southwest Michigan out of the truly warm air so most locations will have highs in 40s. Once the storm passes to our east the cold air comes Saturday night. During that time some lingering light rain showers will change to flurries. Today: Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s. South winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph. Tonight Rain showers. Lows in the lower 40s. South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph. Chance of rain 100 percent. Saturday Rain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms until midday, then rain showers in the afternoon. Highs around 50. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph increasing to north 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 90 percent. Saturday Night Rain showers, possibly mixed with snow showers in the evening. Lows in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around…
Events of November 17, 19 and 19, 2017
Downtown Jackson Christmas Parade. Start time is 6 PM. The Parade route is Michigan Avenue, from Blackstone, heading east to Francis Street. The theme this year is “Peace on Earth”. Lighted floats, marching bands, Christmas characters and of course, Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus. Following the parade, Santa will greet children in the lobby of Consumers Energy, One Energy Plaza. Parade goers are encouraged to park in either of the two parking decks adjacent to Consumers Energy (open and free after 3PM). ARTitude Opening Day. Starting on November 17th until December 24th, the ARTitude pop-up marketplace will be open Tuesday through Saturday 11:00am-7:00pm and Sundays 12:00pm-4:00pm. ARTitude is a holiday pop-up marketplace located in Downtown Jackson. Over 40 artists selling original art in a wide variety of mediums including paintings, metal works, jewelry, mixed-media, sculptures, ceramics, glass, and so much more. Open for the entire holiday season! Artists interested in participating should apply online at www.ARTitudeJackson.com. Range of options for artists. ARTitude is located at the former Christian Scientist Church, at the intersection of Wildwood, West Michigan and Louis Glick, Downtown Jackson. Jackson Symphony Orchestra presents Bach’s Lunch Series. The Bach's Lunch Series promotes classical music through free noontime concerts open to the…
