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After 19 wins, Northwest girls shift focus to postseason

By Mike Moore                                                  (Photo by Ryan Kerwin, JTV Sports) Staff Writer   Jackson — This was a team one win away from perfection.   Now it’s a team striving for it from now until the end of the girls basketball tournament.   The Northwest girls hoops squad will begin the 2018 postseason tonight at Eaton Rapids against Parma Western in a district semifinal.   But first, a quick look back at what was the marathon regular season.   “It was a pretty special for us, in a number of ways,” coach Ryan Carroll said of a 19-1 finish. “Obviously, the 19 wins is great and something to be proud of. But this can be a grueling sports season, and to take every team’s best punch, and still find ways to win and compete, even when we weren’t at our best, was special.”   The Mounties’ first goal was to win a league title, and that was accomplished.   “We won a conference championship in a very tough conference with good teams says a lot about this…

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Rain Showers Developing

The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a flood warning for the Grand River At Jackson affecting Jackson County from Thursday morning to Friday morning.   A few light rain showers will be possible through Wednesday night.  Heavier rain will move in on Thursday, and will change to snow. This additional precipitation will cause rivers to start rising again, after falling the past couple of days. These rises will not be nearly as bad as the last event. The following forecast is based on observed and forecast 48 hour precipitation. A developing low pressure system will move through the Southern Great Lakes region tonight and Thursday bringing both rain and snow to the area. Some scattered rain showers are expected today, but the more organized, persistent rain will show up late tonight towards Interstate 94. Colder air will be pulled into the system on north winds Thursday and allow a mix with and change over to snow in parts of the area. Some rainfall totals may exceed an inch across Southern Lower Michigan by Friday morning. A swath of snow is beginning to look more likely from South Haven east-northeast towards Lansing. Much of the area may see a wet…

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Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Sandro DiNello, President & CEO, Flagstar Bank, Stephanie Hawley, Asst. VP Sales & Senior Loan Officer & Jenifer Robinson, Central Michigan Market Manager;  General Materials BuilderWalk featuring Rohn Tripp Builders;  Derek Dobies, Jackson Mayor;  Cascades Manor presents GOOD MANORS, with a customer favorite, ‘Broccoli & Bacon Salad’;  Jasper Lusby, Sharp Park Academy Principal & Kristi Nodine, Kindergarten Teacher, with Elizabeth McClain, Community Action Agency;  Kym Parker, American Cancer Society Relay for Life Kickoff Breakfast;  Susan Town-Richards, America’s Preferred Home Warranty Job Fair;  Kyle Jansen, Catholic Charities St. Patrick’s Day Box Lunch Fundraiser

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Events of Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Pioneers of African American Cinema.  Celebrate Black History Month at the Carnegie Branch Library as we view African-American centered cinema and have an open discussion after the film.  This event is co-sponsored by Jackson Area Civil Rights Awareness Association.  Wednesday, February 28 at 6 PM:  “Do the Right Thing”. Fandom Trivia.  This is an on-going program that will cover a different fandom each month.  Test your fandom knowledge of Star Wars on Wednesday, February 28 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.and complete to win prizes. Trivia will cover characters, TV seasons, movies, crossovers, and more. Bonus points will be awarded for cosplay. Intended for ages 12-17.  Meijer Branch, Jackson District Library. Yoga at Meijer Branch, Jackson District Library.  Stop by the Meijer Branch every Monday and Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. and let Jeanette Lamphere teach you yoga. Suggested donation of $3. Intended for adults. Pop Pilates at Spring Arbor Branch, Jackson District Library.  Join us every Wednesday at 9 a.m. for Pop Pilates with Allie. Suggested donation of $3. Intended for adults. Allskate Fun Center presents Skate for Foster Children. Bring (2) new much needed items for kids age 1-18 for FREE SKATING ADMISSION! Just pick 2 of one item or bring more if you like! Please select your items from the following list: Diapers,…

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