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Monthly Archives: December 2017

Cloudy with Periods of Drizzle

Low pressure passing south of Michigan will produce areas of light snow and freezing drizzle this morning. Some roads may be slick with black ice during the morning commute. Progressively colder air will gradually filter into the region over the weekend, and highs much of next week will only be in the teens. The colder air will result in occasional lake effect snow showers with some light accumulations likely. Today A chance of drizzle or freezing drizzle before 9am, then a chance of drizzle between 9am and 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 37. Light and variable wind. Friday Night Cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph after midnight. Saturday Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. North northwest wind 5 to 9 mph. Saturday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Sunday Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible. Sunday Night A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Christmas Day A slight chance of snow…

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Events of December 22, 23 and 24, 2017

Winter Break at Hurst Planetarium.  Looking for something special to do during winter break? Bring the kids to Hurst Planetarium to enjoy a live, interactive visual experience. You can munch on fresh popcorn from our antique popcorn wagon and sing along to popular holiday tunes. Seating is limited, with each show only allowing up to 60 guests. Tickets are available here.  Drop in Yoga at the Meijer Branch, Jackson District Library.  Stop by the Meijer Branch every Friday at 8:30 a.m. and let Jeanette Lamphere teach you yoga. Suggested donation of $3. Intended for adults. Holiday Classic Film at the Bohm Theatre.  Come see your favorite holiday classic films at the Bohm Theatre. Each classic will be shown on Friday mornings at 10:00 AM and again the following Saturday morning at 11:00 AM. Admission for these matinees are offered at our reduced classic price of $3.  Today’s movie:  “White Christmas”.  Bohm Theatre, Downtown Albion. Holiday Open House at the Parma Branch, Jackson District Library.  Stop by the Parma Branch on Friday, December 22 from 2-4 p.m. for delicious treats and a drawing for a holiday goodie basket. All ages welcome and no charge. Nite Lites Holiday Light Display at Michigan International Speedway.  Now through December 30.  Michigan International…

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Jackson College to Offer Bowling

Jackson College will soon offer a new sport for men and women – bowling! Jets Athletics Director Heather Bateman said the new teams have been approved and a search is underway for a coach. Plans are to start in fall 2018. Bowling teams will compete in the National Junior College Athletic Association & Michigan Community College Athletic Association. Many area high schools offer bowling teams, so offering bowling at Jackson College should be a good fit. “We hope to have a coach hired as soon as possible to start recruiting,” Bateman said.  For information on the coaching position, click here.

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Michigan Avenue to Open to Two-Way Traffic Today

Starting today, Michigan Avenue in Jackson will once again be open to two-way traffic between Brown Street and Louis Glick/Washington Avenue. It is expected by early afternoon today, December 21, Michigan Avenue will be have one lane open in each direction. The roadway has been under construction since spring of this year, with only one lane of eastbound traffic maintained through the work zone and all westbound traffic detoured. After today, construction will continue along Michigan Avenue with work to convert Louis Glick Highway and Washington Avenue to two-way traffic. That work is expected to be complete by early spring of 2018.

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JCFCU to Merge with Blue Ox Credit Union

A merger between Jackson Community Federal Credit Union and BlueOx Credit Union is moving forward after ratification by members of JCFCU on December 19, 2017.  Members of Jackson Community Federal Credit Union met last night at the Michigan Theatre to hear details of the plan and to vote on the merger.  The deal brings Jackson Community FCU's $29.2 million in assets and 4,877 members into BlueOx Credit Union.  The merger is effective January 1, 2018, with the following months serving as a transition period, as accounts are converted to the BlueOx system by April 14, 2018. “Jackson Community chose BlueOx as a merger partner after much research and consideration,” Jackson Community President/CEO, Jim Francis said.  “BlueOx Credit Union mirrors our member and community-based philosophies, and staffing strength of both institutions will be maintained.  No staff positions will be lost in the process.”    “Smaller credit unions are increasingly challenged by regulation and other operational factors,” noted BlueOx Credit Union President/CEO Fran Godfrey.  “This merger recognizes we are better together, when we align two strong, local organizations to provide tremendous value and strength to everyone.” Representing $141 million in assets, BlueOx Credit Union is a state-chartered, federally insured credit union, with membership…

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The First Day of Winter

The first day of winter!  Thursday's winter solstice marks the longest night of the year. The winter solstice — marking the longest night and fewest hours of daylight of the year — is today. The winter solstice is the precise moment at which the Northern Hemisphere is tilted farthest from the sun. A weak low pressure system tracking south of Michigan will bring areas of light snow and light freezing rain, mainly tonight and Friday. Although the precipitation will be light, there may be just enough to create some minor travel impacts. Saturday is expected to be dry, but the arrival of colder air will bring an increase in snow showers Sunday into Christmas Day. Today A slight chance of rain and snow after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 37. East southeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Tonight A chance of snow before 2am, then a chance of snow and freezing drizzle between 2am and 3am, then a chance of drizzle after 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 30. East wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Friday A chance of freezing drizzle before 10am, then a chance of drizzle. Cloudy, with a…

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Events of Thursday, December 21, 2017

Artist Reception at the Orange Peacock Gallery at the Ella.    Featured artist:   Jodie Chilcote.  5 PM to 7 PM.  The Orange Peacock at Ella Sharp Museum, 3225 Fourth St., Jackson.  Enjoy complimentary beer and wine. Winter Break at Hurst Planetarium.  Looking for something special to do during winter break? Bring the kids to Hurst Planetarium to enjoy a live, interactive visual experience. You can munch on fresh popcorn from our antique popcorn wagon and sing along to popular holiday tunes. Seating is limited, with each show only allowing up to 60 guests. Tickets are available here.  Nite Lites Holiday Light Display at Michigan International Speedway.  Now through December 30.  Michigan International Speedway.  US-12 Entrance only, 12626 US-12, Brooklyn.    Time: 5:30 pm – 9 pm Sunday thru Thursday.  5:30 pm – 10:00 pm Friday & Saturday.  Pricing: $20 per car / vehicle, $35 per mini-bus, $65 per tour bus. The Christmas Art Show by K Gallery.  We will be hosting 30+ outstanding regional artists in a variety of mediums for four weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas at the Southpoint Plaza in Jackson. (1931 Horton Road, Suite 12) Open Wednesdays through Saturdays Noon to 7 pm, Sundays Noon to 4 pm. Movies at…

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