Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Shawn Heiler, Center for Family Health, Physician Assistant, Parkside Health Center & Michelle McCormick, School Health Center Manager; General Materials BuilderWalk, Bill Benedetto of City View Lofts; Carrie Dove Morton, Jackson College 90th Anniversary, Granddaughter of Frank Dove, JC Dean in the Formative Years; Cascades Manor presents Good Manors’ Baked Potato Bar; Marnie Hade, Northwest HS Teacher & Coordinator, College & Career Connection Expo & Salida San Miguel, Junior Achievement; Susan Franck, Jackson Candy & Fudge Factory; Reps from Home Builders Association of Jackson for Home & Lifestyle Expo
Mostly Cloudy and Breezy
Expect partly cloudy skies with highs in the 40s and lows in the 20s through Sunday. A large blocking Canadian Polar high pressure system, centered near southern Hudson Bay will remain in place through this coming weekend. That will force all storm systems this week, into this weekend, to track south of Michigan. Today Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. North northeast wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Wednesday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. North wind 3 to 8 mph. Thursday Sunny, with a high near 43. Light north northwest wind becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Thursday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Northwest wind around 7 mph. Friday Sunny, with a high near 43. Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Saturday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Sunday Sunny, with a high near 44. Sunday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Monday Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Monday Night A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Tuesday A chance of rain…
Events of Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Women’s History Month Film Series at the Carnegie Branch, Jackson District Library. Each documentary in this six-part series examines the impact of the women’s movement on six fields once largely closed to women. Directed by some of the country’s leading independent filmmakers, MAKERS brings to life new and unforgettable stories that every woman, man, girl and boy should know. Women in Space (2014, TV-PG) and Women in Politics (2014, TV-PG). 6 PM to 8 PM. Free admission. This series contains mature content, including language that may not be appropriate for all viewers. Kids Create Preschool Experience Open House and Registration Event. Meet with one of our instructors, and learn about this wonderful program. Kids Create is a class for children ages 3 1/2-5 and is ideal for a child’s first class away from home or as a supplement or substitute to traditional preschool programs. This class runs for the full school year two mornings a week for 2 1/2 hours. Our instructors engage students through a variety of creative experiences including sculpture, painting, drawing, creative movement and music. This program provides social, motor, and creative experiences that excite love for learning through the arts. Jackson School of the Arts, 634 North Mechanic…
Trip to state finals highlighted Carroll’s season and his nod as JTV Sports Coach of the Year
By Mike Moore (Photo by Ryan Kerwin, JTV Sports) Staff Writer Jackson — The question was a simple one, yet the answer anything but. It had only been a couple days since the 2018 playoff run came to a close when Northwest girls basketball coach Ryan Carroll was asked to describe what the journey was like. He laughed. “I really don’t know how to explain it,” he said simply. “I don’t know if validation is the word, but when you look back at the time and effort that goes into this, for seven years we’ve kind of been building off the previous year and set our goals even higher.” Carroll orchestrated the most successful season in program history this winter, taking the Mounties to the Class B state finals. And now, he’s been selected as the JTV Sports Coach of the Year. “Coaching this team was just awesome,” Carroll said. “To have the talent we did, and go into every single night knowing we…
Cool and Breezy for First Day of Spring
Cool dry weather is expected through Friday. Today is expected to be the coolest and breeziest day of this week. A storm system is likely to pass just south of our area Saturday. There is still a chance of snow Saturday mostly near and south of I-94. Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Northeast wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Tonight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. North northeast wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Wednesday Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. North northeast wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Wednesday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. North wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening. Thursday Sunny, with a high near 42. Light northwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Thursday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Friday Sunny, with a high near 42. Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Saturday A chance of snow, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Saturday…