Tuesday, February 20, 2018
Rick Brenner, President, Michigan International Speedway; Tom Jurasek & Eric Rett, Willis & Jurasek TAX TALK; Richard Collins & Robert Uddin, Commonwealth Associates, Engineers’ Week; Salida San Miguel, Junior Achievement & Katie Osman, Flagstar Bank, Leadership Jackson Fundraiser; Tom Rooney, 308 Brass Rail, Grand Opening (Thurs., Feb. 22); JTV Sports presents Weekend Sports Highlights; Highlights from K105.3 Chili-Cookoff;Photos from Consumers Energy’s Walk for Warmth
Heavy Rain with Flood Warning in Effect
The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a FLOOD WARNING for areas of Southern Lower Michigan, including JACKSON COUNTY until 615 AM EST Thursday. A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately. Another two to potentially 3 inches of rain is expected through tonight. Rainfall rates may locally top a half inch per hour in the heaviest bands. Flooding conditions are expected to worsen into tonight. An area of low pressure will track slowly through the Great Lakes Region through tonight. This system will lead to heavy rain for much of the area along with a risk for flooding. The wind will shift behind the departing storm later tonight...drawing in a colder airmass that will last into Thursday. Today Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Widespread fog, mainly before 7am. High near 64. South southwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible. Tonight Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Widespread fog, mainly before 9pm…
Events of Tuesday, February 20, 2018
In honor of Black History Month, SAU Hearts Drama presents “The Old Settler,” a play by John Henry Redwood. “The Old Settler” will be shown in Spring Arbor University’s (SAU) Prop Shop on Feb. 20, 22 and 23 at 7:30 p.m., and Feb. 24 and 25 at 2 p.m. Tickets for students, staff, faculty and alumni are $5. General admission is $8. The show on Feb. 20 is a preview, for which attendees may pay what they can. Reserve seats by emailing your name, the date you would like to attend and the number of tickets you would like to reserve to dramatickets@arbor.edu. Yoga at the Carnegie Branch, Jackson District Library. Feeling stressed? Join us on every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m., for yoga at the Carnegie Branch. Newbies to certified Yogis welcome. Intended for adults. Mighty Naturalist Program at Dahlem. 10:00 – 11:00 AM. Ages: 1-5 years old with a caregiver. Fee: $5 per child ($4 member); free for adult and children under 1 year old. Share your love of nature with your young child(ren). We will explore and play with nature while developing critical early childhood skills and growing self-confidence. The Mighty Naturalist Programs are geared toward children 5 years and…
Albion Athletics names strength and conditioning coach
(Photo Courtesy Bobby Lee) Aaron Mehl will join the Albion College athletic department as its first strength and conditioning coach as part of the developing relationship between the Britons and Henry Ford Allegiance Health. No stranger to the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association, as a 2005 Hope College graduate, Mehl has experience in professional athletics through the United States military and in the private sector. Most recently, Mehl has served as the head strength and conditioning coach for the Virginia State University football team, while also working as an adjunct faculty member at the American Public University System. Mehl, who holds a master’s degree in sports leadership from Virginia Commonwealth University, has also served as a strength coach in the Detroit Tigers organization, Virginia Commonwealth University, Longwood University, Liberty University, the Southwest Sports Institute, the New Mexico Prep Sports Academy and the U.S. Army. “Strength and conditioning is important in developing collegiate student-athletes who perform at the highest level,” said Albion Athletic Director Matt Arend. “With the recent upgrades to the weight room in the Dow Recreation and Wellness Center and the addition of Aaron Mehl to our staff, we are demonstrating our commitment to our student-athletes who strive to be…
Consumers Energy Announces End of Coal Burning
Consumers Energy President and CEO Patti Poppe addressing employees at last week's Walk for Warmth in Downtown Jackson. Photo: Ryan Kerwin, JTV Consumers Energy today announced the company’s plans to meet Michigan’s energy needs by reducing carbon emissions by 80 percent and no longer using coal to generate electricity by 2040. The company also said today that more than 40 percent of the energy produced will come from renewable sources and energy storage by 2040. In a press conference call this morning, the company outlined the actions of the past five years toward a cleaner, more sustainable energy future for the state. “Our actions speak louder than words and we have a track record of doing more than is required. Our actions to date have reduced our carbon intensity by 38 percent, reduced our water usage by 35 percent and avoided over one million cubic yards of landfill disposal. We are still not satisfied. The goals announced today represent our further commitment to leave Michigan far better than we found it, because we live here, too,” said Patti Poppe, President and CEO of Consumers Energy & CMS Energy. The company also announced new 5-year environmental goals for Michigan water, waste…
Girls District Basketball Schedule
Class A at Mason (Photo: Ryan Kerwin, JTV Sports) Okemos vs. Holt 2/26/18 Semifinals Everett vs. Okemos/Holt 2/28/18 6pm Mason vs. Jackson 2/28/18 7:30p.m. Class B at Eaton Rapids Western vs. Stockbridge 2/26/18 Semifinals Eaton Rapids vs. Leslie 2/28/18 7:30pm Northwest vs. Western/Stockbridge 6pm Class B at Adrian Onsted vs. Columbia Central 2/26/18 Jonesville vs. Hillsdale 2/26/18 Semifinals Adrian vs. Onsted/Columbia 2/28/18 5pm Michigan Center vs. Jonesville/Hillsdale 2/28/18 7pm Class C at Hanover-Horton Hanover-Horton vs. Lumen Christi 2/26/18 East Jackson vs. JPEC 2/26/18 Vandercook Lake vs. Concord 2/26/18 Semifinals Hanover/Lumen vs. East Jackson/JPEC 2/28/18 5:30pm Grass Lake vs. Vandercook/Concord 2/28/18 7pm Class C at Clinton Clinton vs. Pittsford 2/26/18 Manchester vs. Sand Creek 2/26/18 Addison vs. Napoleon 2/26/18 Semifinals Clinton/Pittsford vs. Manchester/Sand Creek 2/28/18 5:30pm Hudson vs. Addison/Napoleon 2/28/18 7pm Class C at Delton Kellogg Vermontville Maple Valley vs. Saranac 2/26/18 Springport vs. Potterville 2/26/18 Semifinals Pewamo-Westphalia vs. Vermontville/Saranac 2/28/18 5:30pm Delton Kellogg vs. Springport/Potterville 2/28/18 7pm Class D at Lenawee Christian Morenci vs. Waldron…
Events of Monday, February 19, 2018
Yoga at the Meijer Branch, Jackson District Library every Monday and Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Jeanette Lamphere teaches this yoga class. Suggested donation of $3. Intended for adults. Family Story Time at the Carnegie Branch, Jackson District Library. Join us every Monday at 6 p.m., starting February 5, for stories, crafts and more. Intended for ages 0-7 and their families. Jackson College Winter Film Series. Explore filmmaking and enjoy movies from classic to contemporary with Jackson College’s 42nd Annual Winter Film Series. The Winter Film Series is held annually at the Michigan Theatre in downtown Jackson as part of the College’s English 210 Films as Literature class. Community members are welcome. Films begin at 7:15 p.m. on Mondays; cost $5 per person. Tonight: “In the Heat of the Night”.
Monday, February 19, 2018
Dr. Nicholas Dyc, Emergency Room Physician, Flu, Heart Health, and Lofts on Louis; General Materials BuilderWalk; Heather Kapustka & Tabitha Dillay, United Way of Jackson County; Mallory Sullivan & Scott Clow, K105.3 Chili Cook-off; Kyle Maurer, Energizer Toastmasters; Good Manors with Cascades Manor (encore from February 14). New shows return Tuesday, February 20
Warmer Temperatures with Rain; Flood Warning in Effect Beginning Tuesday
A The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a FLOOD WARNING for Grand River At Jackson affecting Jackson County and Grand River At Lansing affecting Ingham County. Widespread rainfall is expected Monday morning through Wednesday morning. Rain amounts between 1 and 3 inches are expected across all of Southern Michigan, with locally higher amounts possible. Snow melt will also continue. This will cause rises on rivers, creeks, and streams, and allow water to spill into low-lying areas along rivers. In addition, rainfall and warmer temperatures will increase the likelihood for river ice to break up and travel down stream. Large pieces of ice floating in the river may later pile up as they travel downstream, particularly near bends in rivers. This could create ice jams and increase the threat for flooding immediately upstream. FLOOD WARNING for the Grand River at Jackson from Tuesday evening until further notice. At 8:30 PM Sunday the stage was 9.6 feet. Flood stage is 14.0 feet. Minor Flooding is forecast. The river is forecast to rise above flood stage by Tuesday before midnight and continue to rise to near 14.5 feet by Friday morning. Impact, at 15.0 feet: Expect moderate flooding of…