Mighty Micah Cretsinger helps lead Vikings to historic season
By Gary Kalahar, JTV Sports Photo by Ryan Kerwin Micah Cretsinger’s football career at Jackson High School has been relatively injury-free, except for one issue. With size 16 shoes, he can’t always get his feet to go where he wants them, making him prone to turf toe. That irritant is about the only thing that has slowed Cretsinger down this season, as opponents have certainly struggled to find a way to bottle him up. The Jackson senior has played a leading role on both sides of the ball as the Vikings have gotten off to their best start in more than 80 years. As a rugged outside linebacker and versatile offensive threat, Cretsinger has helped Jackson to a 6-0 record, a playoff berth, and a good shot at the Southeastern Conference White championship. At the same time, the solid 6-foot-2, 230-pounder is hoping to grow into those shoes and earn a spot on a college roster next fall. But first things first. “We want a state championship ring by the end of this,” Cretsinger said. “That playoff spot was the first of the goals. We also want this conference championship. I’ve seen Lumen Christi win those state championships, and…
Jackson College Presents 5th Annual Spooktacular
Jackson College invites children 12 and under to Central Campus for the fifth annual free Halloween Trick or Treat Spooktacular! The event is expanding to two full hours this year -- Friday, Oct. 26 from 5-7 p.m. Guests are encouraged to dress in a Halloween costume (though not required) and trick or treat through campus buildings. Parents should park in the Bert Walker Hall parking lot, off Emmons Road, and start in Bert Walker Hall. Handicapped accessible parking is available on the south or north side of Potter Center (near college bookstore). Strollers and wagons are permitted; the route is completely handicap accessible with all locations being on the first floor of each building; there will be no stairs to navigate. The route will take you in and out of buildings so dress for the weather. Children are encouraged to bring a Halloween pumpkin or bag for treats. Volunteers will be stationed throughout the campus to direct visitors on their way between buildings. At the end of the route, hot cocoa will be available on the Potter Center patio, weather permitting. This is a free event for the community. Please visit www.jccmi.edu/familyfun for information, or call 517.787.0800.
Events of Wednesday, October 3, 2018
National Coffee with a Cop Day. Join your neighbors and police officers for coffee and conversation on this day! Enjoy free coffee and breakfast (menu items available for purchase). Hosted by Jackson Police Department and Jackson County Office of the Sheriff, Blackman-Leoni Twp. Public Safety and Michigan State Police For more information, click here. Junkyard Dog, 128 West Michigan Avenue, Downtown Jackson. Red Cross Blood Drive 1 p.m. - 6:45 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 743 West Michigan, Jackson. Hurricane Florence forced the cancellation of hundreds of American Red Cross blood drives, and blood donors of all types are needed now to bring hope to patients and replenish the blood supply. Blackman Township Informational Meeting on Road Improvement Bond. Blackman Charter Township will be asking voters to approve an $18,985,000 Road Improvement Bond Proposal on their November 6 ballot. If approved, the township plans to revitalize all local roads. The total cost of is estimated to be approximately $28,000,000. The Jackson County Department of Transportation would fund 30% of the project, and Blackman would fund the remaining 70%. If approved, the Road Improvement Bond Proposal would authorize the township to issue bonds for $18,985,000, which is the 70% match required to make…
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
On today’s Bart Hawley Show: Bart @ Junkyard Dog 'Coffee with a Cop’; Jena Smoyer & Erik Lyman, Bright Walls Mural Festival; Mike Smajda, Supt., Western Schools; Julie Ballow, Jackson College Asst. Professor of Nursing; Ilyasah Shabazz, Author, Activist, Motivational Speaker, Daughter of Malcolm X; Sandra Place, Administrator, Jackson Co. Medical Care Facility; Jennie Lapp, Jackson YMCA Pink Ribbon Party. Live at 1 PM, replays at 5, 8 and 11 PM; 2 and 5 AM. On today’s Food Circus, we visit the Ella Patio Party held at Ella Sharp Museum of Art & History. Kevin Nichols performs live and Tiki Sam's Pizza provides the wood-fired pizza. 3, 7 and 9PM; 1, 4 and 7 AM. On Where We Live presented by Lloyd Ganton Retirement Centers: The General Materials Green Room. The making of The Bart Hawley Show’s General Materials Green Room with Builder Walk Design Specialist Kelly Tripp. Go behind the scenes as we take you from concept to completion of this JTV project. Today at 3:30, 7:30, 10:30 PM; 1:30, 4:30 and 7:30 AM Thursday.
Huntington to Close Branch at One Jackson Square
Huntington Bank will be closing its downtown Jackson branch at One Jackson Square at the end of the year, leaving space it (and its predecessor banks) have occupied for nearly forty years. At the same time, Huntington will be consolidating 70 branches in other communities. Emily Smith, Vice President Media Relations said, “Huntington regularly reviews its distribution network to ensure our mix of branches, ATMs, and online and mobile banking meets our customers’ evolving needs. In making these adjustments, branches were reviewed for customer traffic patterns, transaction trends and proximity to nearby Huntington branch locations. Many of these branches have an existing Huntington branch in close proximity that can support customers of the consolidating offices.” The existing Downtown Jackson Remote Drive-thru (201 N. Mechanic St) will remain open (adjacent to One Jackson Square); there is an ATM at this site that will remain. The North Street Branch (1111 W. North Street) is 1.7 miles away, and the West Point Branch (1514 W Morrell Street) is 1.9 miles. Customers will receive additional follow up information regarding next steps with their safety deposit boxes. Smith encouraged existing customers to transition to other Huntington locations. “Our priority is to help our customers’ transition…
