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Monthly Archives: May 2018

Sunny and Warmer Today

High pressure will bring fair and warmer weather through Friday.  There will be a few showers and thunderstorms by the weekend as low pressure approaches. Today Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 79. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Tonight Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 54. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph. Thursday Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Thursday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 57. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Friday Sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Saturday A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Saturday Night A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Sunday A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Sunday Night A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Memorial Day…

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Events of Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Book Sale.  Presented by the Friends of the Spring Arbor Branch, Jackson District Library.  Friends of the Library are having their spring book sale. Stop in and see what treasures you can find!   Today from 10 AM-7 PM. Swiss Steak Dinner.  The Sandstone Congregational Church will be hosting its Swiss Steak Dinner on May 23, 2018 from 4-6 p.m. The menu will be Swiss steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, coleslaw, vegetables, rolls, beverage and dessert.   The cost is $9.00.  The Fellowship Center is on the lower level. Parking is available at both the lower and upper level with elevator access to the lower level.  Take outs are available.  For more information call 750-4245 or 474-1209. American Red Cross Blood Drive. 10 AM to 3:45 PM, Jackson County Fairgrounds, American 1 Events Center.  Donors of all blood types are urged to roll up a sleeve this May to help meet the needs of trauma patients and others with serious medical conditions.  American Red Cross Blood Drive. 10 AM to 3:45 PM, Jackson College Central Campus, 2111 Emmons Road.  Make an appointment to donate blood by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Pre-School Story…

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Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Mindy Bradish-Orta, CEO, Jackson Co. Chamber of Commerce, Experience Jackson & Jackson Anchor Initiative;  Becky Spencer, VP of Camping, YMCA Storer Camps;  Nate Mack, Jackson DDA, Steve Tucker, The Michigan Theatre & Steve Trosin Jackson Symphony Orchestra;  Evan Shaner, Comic Book Artist;  Kim Bishop, AARP Michigan

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Night Light

Nite Lite Reopens in Downtown Jackson

By Alex Cash Staff Writer Jackson, MI - After a waiting period with an unknown end date, patrons excitedly dined in the newly reopened Nite Lite Restaurant in Downtown Jackson.  After nearly five months of being unsure whether this downtown staple would reopen for business, the wait is now over. New owners Joe and Jill Brandeberry, were looking for a change after they sold their staffing company in January of this year. They knew Mary Drake, Nite Lite’s founder and were friends of the family. It was evident to them that she had a great business established, so it made the decision an easier one. Being a part of downtown felt like the right next challenge for them. “We like the downtown and we like what is going on down here. We want to be part of the family,” said Brandeberry. He said the menu is remaining the same for now so that people who loved and depended on the menu can experience the same favorites. Over time, he plans to add some new specialties to mix it up. Though the menu is the same the look of the restaurant is not. The front face of the building got a fresh…

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Morning Showers, Becoming Mostly Sunny

Low pressure will pull away today with any remaining showers ending during the afternoon. Fair weather will last through much of the week with the next chance for rain late Friday into Saturday. Today A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a slight chance of showers. Areas of fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Tuesday Night Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. North northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light north after midnight. Wednesday Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 77. North wind 3 to 7 mph. Wednesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Light and variable wind. Thursday Sunny, with a high near 81. Thursday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Saturday A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Saturday Night A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low…

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Events of Tuesday, May 22, 2018

The Michigan Theatre presents Shilpa Ray in Concert.  Don't miss this incredible performer. Special guests include Heavy Locals and Super Thing. Shilpa Ray is an American singer-songwriter from Brooklyn, New York with a blues punk sound. Her music has been compared to Blondie, The Cramps and Screamin' Jay Hawkins and her singing has been compared to the style of Patti Smith, Nick Cave, and Ella Fitzgerald. Admission:  $10.  Doors open at 6:30 P.M. Showtime is at 7:00 PM. Great Michigan Read Event.  Dr. Michael Placco, of Macomb Community College, will discuss the origins, impact, and history of the KKK in Mid-Michigan. This lecture is intended to give historical context to Malcolm X’s life in Mid-Michigan. Intended for teens and adults.  Celebrate this year’s Great Michigan Read pick X: A Novel by Ilyasah Shabazz and Kekla Magoon.  The Great Michigan Read aims to connect us as Michiganders by deepening our understanding of our state, our society, and our humanity.  Carnegie Branch, Jackson District Library.  6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Forget-Me-Not Pots.  Keep special moments close this Memorial Day with this special memory pot craft, complete with a live geranium plant. Space is limited, so registration is required. Intended for adults.  Jackson District…

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Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Linda Hilbert, Consumers Energy Volunteers May 18 Downtown Planting;  Fran Godfrey, President & CEO, BlueOx Credit Union & Jim Francis, VP;  Audrey Warriner & Geordan Nazaruk, Kiwanis Club of Jackson Scholarship Winners;  Sally Krichbaum & Courtney Miller, Midtown Art Walk;  Big Brothers Big Sisters 'Match of the Month’;  Neil Fernandez, Rise Above golf outing

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