Thursday, December 14, 2017
Steve Shotwell, Jackson County Commission Chair; Scott Gillett, Tom Garrett, Ted Hines and Jim Fidler, O’Harrow Construction; Lloyd & Judi Ganton, Lloyd Ganton Retirement Centers; John Burtka, Owner, and Assistant Brewer Brett Pickett, Grand River Brewery; Clay McAndrews & Jessica Houston, Jackson Young Professionals; Eric Worley, President, Albion Chamber of Commerce & Nancy Doyal, The Bohm Theatre; JTV Visits the Wharton Center & FINDING NEVERLAND with Mike Shore for JTV
Events of Thursday, December 14, 2017
Eastern Movie Matinees at the Eastern Branch of Jackson District Library. Join us for some great films all month long. Widescreen, comfortable seats and popcorn too! Thursday afternoons starting at 2 p.m. December 14: The Santa Clause (1994, PG) starring Tim Allen, Judge Reinhold, and Wendy Crewson. When a man inadvertently kills Santa on Christmas Eve, he finds himself magically recruited to take his place. Lights on the Lane Holiday Walking Tour at Ella Sharp Museum CANCELLED. Don't miss the exciting opportunity to see Farm Lane decorated with lights and holiday displays. Get into the holiday spirit as you take an audio tour of our historic buildings. Popcorn & hot chocolate will be available. This event will be outside on Farm Lane, so please dress accordingly. 6 PM to 8 PM, Ella Sharp Museum. JXN Community Forum. Come enjoy the documentary I’ll Be Me about singer/songwriter Glen Campbell and his battle with Alzheimer’s. Jackson District Library will give a short presentation beforehand, to discuss the Project Bridge Alzheimer’s programs that are planned at JDL. This forum is co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters and the Jackson District Library. 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM, Carnegie Branch, JDL. For more information, please call…
Much Colder, Breezy and Sunny
A wintry pattern will continue across Lower Michigan the next couple of days. Highs are expected to be below freezing Thursday through Saturday with potential for additional snow. The snow is not expected to be heavy, but late tonight into Friday accumulations are likely once again. A trough of low pressure will swing through the area during the Thursday night and Friday time frame which will enhance some lake effect snow. Accumulations of 2 to 3 inches are possible with the Friday morning commute affected by snow. Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -7. North northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light west northwest in the afternoon. Tonight A 50 percent chance of snow showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 18 by 4am. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Friday Snow showers. High near 26. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible. Friday Night A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind 6 to 14 mph becoming…
Consumers Energy Named to U.S. Top Ten Newsweek Green Rankings
Consumers Energy has been ranked as Michigan’s top company – and ninth in the nation – in Newsweek’s annual “Green Rankings,” a reflection of its commitment to environmental principles that are good for its home state of Michigan and customers. Consumers Energy was flanked by Apple and Johnson & Johnson on the list of top performing companies in the country. California-based Cisco Systems finished first overall. “This independent, national recognition affirms our efforts to protect the planet we all cherish while providing the energy Michigan needs,” said Patti Poppe, Consumers Energy’s president and chief executive officer. “We are excited to be recognized for our commitment to providing energy from increasingly clean energy sources and taking actions that preserve the natural resources of Michigan.” Newsweek’s annual survey of companies’ environmental performance looks at such factors as support for clean energy, reduction of carbon emissions and efforts to reduce and divert waste. Consumers Energy and parent company CMS Energy have taken several recent actions that are good for the environment. The company: n Closed seven coal-fired power plants last year – a higher percentage of its coal plants than any investor-owned utility in the U.S. n Provides over 10 percent of the electricity that its Michigan…
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Patti Poppe, President & CEO, Consumers Energy; Joe Wolfe, Kiwanis Club of Jackson; Tyrone Green, Student Success Navigator, Jackson College; Fr. Tim MacDonald, Fr. Tim Nelson & Fr. Chas Canoy, Jackson Area Catholic Parish Pastors; Heather Leszycinski, Executive Director, Cascades Humane Society; Steve Tucker, Michigan Theatre
Winter Weather Advisory in Effect Today
A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM EST THIS EVENING. Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the evening commute. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches are expected. A fast moving clipper system will pivot through the Southern Great Lakes today moving from Southeast Minnesota this morning to portions of Northern Ohio this evening. A swath of accumulating snow is expected. A period of quieter weather is expected from late tonight through Thursday. Another period of snow is expected from late Thursday night into Friday with an enhancement off the lake. Today Snow after 7am. High near 22. Wind chill values as low as -2. South wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 12 to 17 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around 4 inches. Tonight Snow before 1am. Low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -3. East southeast wind 8 to 16 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible. Thursday Mostly sunny, with a high near 18. Wind chill values as low as -4. Northwest…
Events of Wednesday, December 13, 2017
JATA will be sponsoring a Food Drive in conjunction with the Salvation Army of Jackson. All fixed route customers that make a non-perishable food donation will be allowed to ride for free today. All donations must be unopened and unexpired. Pop Pilates at Spring Arbor Branch, Jackson District Library. Join us every Wednesday at 9 AM for Pop Pilates with Allie. Suggested donation of $3. Intended for adults. Spring Arbor Branch 517-750-2030 113 E. Main St. Spring Arbor. Yoga at the Concord Branch, Jackson District Library. Bring your mat and join us every Wednesday at 10 a.m. for yoga with Amy Reamer. This class is free, but there is a suggested donation of $5. Intended for adults. Concord Branch 517-905-1379 108 S. Main St. Concord. Capital City Brass Band at The Bohm Theatre of Albion. CHRISTMAS IN ALBION! Join us Wed, Dec 13th at 7pm for the first annual Christmas at the Bohm, featuring the Capital City Brass Band and “A Highland Christmas”. The Capital City Brass Band (CCBB) was the FIRST live music performance in the refurbished Bohm Theatre in 2014, and is back for 2017 and planned for every year going forward. Free Admission (Donations accepted). For more information Click Here. A.D.A.M. -…