Guests today on The Bart Hawley Show: Rich Collins & Sam Barnes, Commonwealth Associates; Ken Toll, President & CEO, United Way of Jackson County & Melissa Ladd-Patnode, program supervisor, Central Michigan 2-1-1; Deanna Hawkins, Hawkins Accounting; Randy & Krista Lemaster, The Chase Sports Bar wins The Phoenix Award; Steve Trosin, JSO Music on Tap 'Unvalentines'. Live at 1 PM, replays at 5, 8 and 11 PM; 2 and 5 AM Thursday.
Black History Month Art Exhibit and Celebration. Baker College, 10 AM to 8 PM. Exhibition includes African dresses and jewelry, President Obama memorabilia and more. Black History Month movies throughout the day. Appetizer social hour 5 PM to 6 PM. Author Linda Hass will speak on her book, “Hidden in Plain Sight: The Underground Railroad in Jackson County”. Book signing to follow presentation. Free and open to all. Wine Cork Jewelry Rack. Did you resolve to get organized in the new year? Let us help you organize your jewelry with this DIY wine cork jewelry rack! We’ll provide the supplies to make your own unique jewelry rack, however, participants are welcome to bring their own wine corks if they prefer. Space is limited and registration is required. Call the Brooklyn Branch at (517) 905-1369 to save a spot. 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM, Brooklyn Branch, Jackson District Library. Intended for Adults. Crafting at Carnegie: Kissing Dangle. Traditional kissing dangles will liven up your Valentine’s Day party, or just hang around like mistletoe when you need a smooch. No doubt, you have heard the old Dutch saying, "If you kiss under a dangle, your hearts will entangle." No? Well, it is…
Home School State Party. Home School Roller Skating to Christian Music! This event is open to all Home Schooler’s in the Jackson Area! Please come join us in fellowship and fun!The Snack Bar, Laser Tag, and Game Room will all be available. 1 PM to 3 PM, Allskate Fun Center, 1313 West North Street, Jackson. Tech Drop In Tuesday. Do you have difficulty in engaging with technology easily? Does it drive you crazy? If so, stop by Carnegie’s Computer Lab Tuesdays between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. You can sit down with one of Adult Service’s helpful staff for assistance with basic hardware and software questions, as well as word-processing help for things like resume building. 10 AM to 12 PM, Carnegie Branch, Jackson District Library. If you have a device you would like assistance with, please bring the fully-charged device with you. Jackson City Council. The Jackson City Council meets tonight at 6:30 PM. Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, City Hall. Jackson YMCA Lazy Triathlon. Whether you are a first time triathlete or a veteran, this is the event for you. Accumulate distance over a 6 week period to achieve your goal. Details at jacksonymca.org or contact Jennie Lapp, 517-782-0537. Professional Tax Help. …
Columbia Central High School junior Mercaydeez Scott watches her teammates during the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 3 individual district tournament on Saturday at Michigan Center High School. Photo by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports. By Jeff Steers JTV Sports Mercedes Benz has been known as the highest standard in the automotive world for numerous years. Columbia Central High School wrestler Mercaydeez Scott will be known as the new wrestling standard for the Golden Eagles. Scott won the first Michigan High School Athletic Association state sanctioned wrestling title with a win at the Michigan High School girls’ wrestling finals at the Merillat Sports and Fitness Center on Feb 3. The event was conducted by the Michigan Wrestling Association with sponsorship from the MHSAA. Scott won the title at 123 pounds pins in her first few matches and nearly a major decision in the final. Scott defeated Kennedi Gocha of Linden 11-4 in the 123-pound final. It is the first state wrestling championship in CCHS’s long history in the sport. The Golden Eagles have experienced wrestlers who finished second in their respective weight classes and a team that was second in the state, but no state champions. “I thought winning a…
