MDOT Posts Statewide 2018 Construction Map
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has posted the 2018 Paving the Way state construction map online for motorists to download.The public is encouraged to download the map and print it at home or at their nearest library or print service provider. The map is available at www.michigan.gov/mdotmaps, and will also be on display in all rest areas and Welcome Centers across the state in the coming weeks. Among the Jackson area projects on the map and schedule: I-94: June 2018-Dec 2019. Repair pavement between M-60 and Sargent Rd; replace bridges at Cooper St and over the Grand River. 2 lanes open in each direction during daytime. 1 lane closed at off-peak times. M-106: June 2018. Resurface from Porter St to Ganson Street. Flag control. M-60: May-June. Resurface 3.4 miles from I-94 to Renfrew Dr. 1 lane will be open in each direction. M-50/US-127 BR (Cooper Street) April-June. Repair pavement 1.6 miles from Washington Avenue to South Street. 1 lane will be open in each direction. Other statewide high-impact projects featured on the map: I-696 reconstruction and resurfacing in Oakland and Macomb counties. The two-year I-96/I-196 overpass conversion project in Grand Rapids …
Sunny Today, Snow Developing Tonight
The weather pattern this week will be chilly and unsettled with occasional snow or mixed rain and snow showers. Some light snow accumulations are possible, which could lead to occasional slick travel at times. The Tuesday morning commute could be slick. Today Sunny, with a high near 38. East wind 7 to 10 mph. Tonight Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 27. East southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible. Tuesday Snow and freezing drizzle likely before 10am, then a chance of drizzle and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. East southeast wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible. Tuesday Night Snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 28. East southeast wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible. Wednesday A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 36…
Monday, March 5, 2018
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: “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri”. Last night, the film won Oscars for Frances McDormand for best actress and Sam Rockwell for best supporting actor. The Bohm Theatre’s third year anniversary of “Blues at the Bohm” will be celebrated tonight from 7 PM to 10 PM at the Bohm Theatre in Albion. Hosting the anniversary performance will be the Chris Canas Band. Admission is $10. Food will be available from Gina’s Pizza and Deli for purchase and the concession stand will be open. Center Stage Jackson will be holding auditions for “The Drowsy Chaperone” tonight and Tuesday from 6:30 PM to 9 PM at Jackson’s First Presbyterian Church, 743 West Michigan Avenue. Parking and entrance are locate at rear of church. The production calls for 8 males and 5 females, plus ensemble, ages 18 and older. …
Monday, March 5, 2018
Geoff Bontrager, Supt., Northwest Schools; Jim Stormont, Grass Lake Township Supervisor & David Trent, new Village Manager; Carrie Joers, Art 634 & Bette Watkins, Reading Writing Connection; Jorden Griffin, American 1 Credit Union Women’s Expo; Rock Mangus, Executive Director, Mission of Hope Cancer Fund; JTV Sports presents Weekend High School Basketball Highlights
BPW Presents Nike Award to Judi Ganton
Courtesy Photo: Jackson BPW Vice President Sara Tackett presents the Nike Award to Judi Ganton. The Jackson Business & Professional Women (BPW) presented the 2018 Nike Award to Judi Ganton. The Nike Award was presented at a recent Jackson Chamber of Commerce Economic Luncheon at Ella Sharp Museum. Judi has been a member of the Jackson BPW for over 20 years and has a real passion for helping this community. Judi and Lloyd own Lloyd Ganton Retirement Centers and are personally involved in every one of their senior housing centers. The Gantons are dedicated to providing safe, compassionate care for seniors, while helping them to maintain their dignity and independence. “Quality is our Family Tradition” is the company motto and Judi Ganton says the company will always strive for the best. The Nike award is given to women of excellence who deserve to be recognized, specifically those in business locally and making an impact in their community by giving back and volunteering. The Nike award represents progress, strength, freedom, and triumphs while facing adversity; including prejudice and other limitations. Jackson BPW is an innovative organization of working women. The organization’s meetings are educational and interesting with many opportunities to network…
Sunny and Pleasant
Expect a couple more days of dry weather before a storm system approaching from the west produces a few inches of snow Monday night into Tuesday morning. This system will be a slow mover and will continue to impact the region with snow or mixed rain and snow showers through mid week. Today Sunny, with a high near 43. East wind 5 to 8 mph. Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 21. East wind around 6 mph. Monday Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. East wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Monday Night Snow, mainly after 1am. Low around 28. East southeast wind 10 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible. Tuesday A chance of snow showers before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 37. East southeast wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Tuesday Night A 50 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 26. Wednesday A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Wednesday Night A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with…
Saturday, March 3 – Sunday, March 4, 2018
The Suburban Chevrolet Cadillac Sports Weekend presents Grass Lake at Hanover-Horton Girls District Final Basketball Saturday at 1 PM and 7 PM and Sunday at 1 PM; Lumen Christi vs Jackson United Hockey Saturday at 3 PM and 9 PM and Sunday at 7 PM; Western vs Northwest Boys Basketball Sunday at 3 PM and 9 PM.