Kibby Road Completion Planned by End of Next Week
Construction has now resumed on the Kibby Road project following the 4th of July Holiday. The revised construction schedule calls for completion of the project by the end of next week. In the past week, the contractor graded the gravel base in the roundabout, placed the curb around the inside of the roundabout, did housekeeping and worked for the County to construct the new parking lot on Denton Road. Kibby Road had been temporarily opened to accommodate the traffic for the Fourth of July holiday. Starting today and tomorrow, the concrete crew will place the stamped decorative concrete apron between the curb and the wall in the center of the roundabout. A sign crew will be onsite to install new permanent signs. And the road crew will adjust the tops of manholes and valves up to match the top of the new pavement. In the first part of next week, the road crew will continue to prep the road for paving and work to restore the last greenbelt areas. In the second half of next week, the paving crew will arrive to pave the base course in the roundabout and the top course over the entire project. The pavement will…
I-94 Construction Project to Begin Monday
Construction on the I-94 Improvement Project will begin on Monday, July 9 at 7 AM. Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be reconstructing I-94, replacing the bridge over the Grand River, rebuilding the I-94/Cooper Street interchange with roundabouts, resurfacing M-106 (Cooper Street) from I-94 to Ganson Street and resurfacing Parnall Road. Construction will take place in stages to minimize the disruption to motorists and residents. Initial work will be completed using daytime shoulder closures and nightly lane closures along I-94 between Sargent Road and M-60. The schedule of this two-year first phase project calls for completion and a fully opened I-94 by November 23, 2019. Landscaping, Parnall Road and miscellaneous work will be done in the spring of 2020. The improvements include: Reconstructing 1.4 miles of freeway between Lansing Avenue and Elm Road; Resurfacing 3.5 miles between Lansing Avenue and M-60, and resurfacing 4 miles between Elm Road and Sargent Road; Rebuilding and redesigning the I-94/Cooper Street interchange, including the addition of new roundabouts on each side of the new bridge and reconstructing each of the ramps. The I-94 bridge over the Grand River will be completely replaced.. As part of the project, I-94 will be shifted approximately 60 feet south of…
Hot and Humid, Showers Developing
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible this afternoon. Relatively calm conditions are then expected this weekend and beyond as a high pressure system settles over the area ushering in much dryer and seasonable conditions. Today Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 1pm and 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 97. Light west southwest wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Tonight A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 61. North wind 7 to 9 mph. Friday Sunny, with a high near 77. North northeast wind 8 to 11 mph. Friday Night Clear, with a low around 54. North northeast wind 3 to 8 mph. Saturday Sunny, with a high near 78. East southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Saturday Night Clear, with a low around 56. Sunday Sunny, with a high near 83. Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Monday Sunny, with a high near 87. Monday Night Partly…
Events of Thursday, July 5, 2018
The Green Market at Henry Ford Allegiance Health. We focus on natural, sustainable Michigan produce and products. All foods and products sold at The Green Market at Henry Ford Allegiance Health are grown and/or produced in Michigan using little or no pesticides, herbicides, inorganic fertilizers, or antibiotics. This means healthier foods for the greater Jackson community and less pollution for our rivers and lakes. In the parking lot, corner of Waterloo and East Michigan Avenue. Across from the hospital. 9 AM to 2 PM. Ella’s Patio Party, presented by Rehmann. Live music, cash bar, appetizers. Explore the galleries and stroll through the sculpture-filled grounds. Music tonight by Dan Palmer with Ben Maloney. Tonight’s catering by Kibby Cobb Deli. Free for members, $5 for non-members. 5:30 to 7:30 PM. Ella Sharp Museum. Zumba under the Stars. Every Thursday evening through August 30th. Presented by Jackson County Parks, Jackson YMCA and The Jackson County Health Department. Inside the Cascades, in front of the Falls! 8 PM. General admission is $8 individuals, $15 families. Y Members: $4 individuals, $10 families. Red Cross Blood Drive. Donors of all types are especially needed. St Rita’s Church, 10720 Hayes Road, Clarklake. 11:00 AM to 4:45 PM.
Thursday, July 5, 2018
Julie Alexander, State Rep., 64th District MI; Kim Curtis, Executive Director, Jackson School of the Arts; Reps from Michigan Shakespeare Festival; Green Market at Allegiance Health Outdoor Market Vendor Feature; Ellery Meyers, Miss Jackson Co. Teen USA Candidate; Miss JTV
Events of Independence Day, Wednesday, July 4, 2018
Hanover-Horton 4th of July Celebration. Events today are Pancake Breakfast from 7 AM to 11 AM at American Legion Post 270, Hanover Firecracker 5 Mile Run/5KWalk 8 AM in Hanover, Parade and Car Registration at 9 AM (Parade at 11 AM); 3 on 3 Basketball, Bar B Que, Entertainment, Car Show, Museum Tours, Food, Kids Activities; Tournaments and more all day long. Fireworks at dusk (between the Village and American Legion Ball Diamonds. Complete details at www.hh4thofjuly.com The Nixon Water Park has open sessions today. Hours are 11 AM to 2 PM, 2:15 PM to 5:15 PM and 5:30 PM to 7 PM. $4 per person. Evening session is $2. Ten swim passes are available for $32 (2 free sessions). There is a picnic area and light concessions are available for purchase. Patrons are allowed to bring in small coolers (no glass containers). Nixon Water Park, 400 East North Street. Field Of Flight Airshow & Balloon Festival, final day today at W. K. Kellogg Airport, 15551 S Airport Rd, Battle Creek. 11 AM to 10 PM.
Sunny and Hot, Chance of Afternoon Showers
July 4th will be hot with heat indices in the upper 90s. Scattered thunderstorms are possible from 1pm through 8pm or so before they dissipate late in the day. A better chance of storms will arrive Thursday when a cold front will move through the state. Cooler and less humid conditions will develop by the end of the week when highs fall back into the 70s and dewpoints fall into the lower 50s. Independence Day A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 96. Light south wind. Wednesday Night A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Thursday A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 95. West wind 5 to 8 mph. Thursday Night A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. West northwest wind around 8 mph. Friday Sunny, with a high near 78. Friday Night Mostly clear, with a…
Wednesday, July 4, 2018
Congressman Tim Walberg; Vicky Snyder & Brad Choate, Jackson College, Fall Registration; Cascades Manor presents Good Manors; Shelly Kasprzycki, President & CEO, Michigan Humanities Council; Don Tassie, Founder & Laura Wyble, Principal, Francis Street Primary School; Mike Way, Phil Tripp & Darrell Wright, Harness Race Driver, July 8 Event (replay of Tuesday, July 3)