110th Annual Meeting Of The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce
Photos by Ryan Kerwin, JTV. Photos from the 110th Annual Meeting of the Jackson Chamber of Commerce. Febuary 8th, 2019. JTV Order prints or purchase download rights, click | Purchase Images [ngg src="galleries" ids="372" display="pro_blog_gallery"]Photos by Ryan Kerwin, JTV. Photos from the 110th Annual Meeting of the Jackson Chamber of Commerce. Febuary 8th, 2019. JTV Order prints or purchase download rights, click | Purchase Images
Brad Flory: “We’ve Seen Worse”
By Brad Flory JTV Now that we've survived the recent state of emergency, I confess that I failed to fully embrace the spirit of catastrophe. For the first time in my memory, a governor declared an emergency where I live. Mail delivery stopped for two days. Restrictions on nonessential travel were decreed by some mayors. Libraries, courthouses, city halls, and other government offices closed. Our emergency was not a tornado, flash flood, mudslide, wildfire, or even a lousy blizzard. It was two sunny but very cold winter days, with low temperatures of 15 degrees below zero on Jan. 30 and 16-below on Jan. 31. “So what?” I sputtered. “It's cold in January. We've seen worse.” When Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared the emergency, I honestly did not know what emergency existed. A wind-chill warning was in effect, and wind chill is usually described by TV forecasters like a deranged killer ready to destroy anyone in its path. But wind chill danger applies to exposed skin. Anyone who wanders outdoors in January with a lot of exposed skin has deeper problems than the climate. Consulting the Lansing newspaper, I learned that Gov. Whitmer or her office clarified the situation by saying “declaring…
Riggins looks to get back to wrestling final
Jared Riggins, left, of Jackson High School pinned his opponent Thursday at the MHSAA Division 1 team district semifinal at home. By Jeff Steers JTV Sports It is hard to believe that the wrestling career of Jackson High School senior Jared Riggins could be over in a month. Totally over. The three-time state qualifier said Wednesday he is not sure he will continue his wrestling career in college. A scholarship offer from a difference source has helped sway Riggins in another direction. Riggins recently earned the Chick Evans Scholarship through the Country Club of Jackson. The Evans Scholarship a full ride scholarship that includes tuition and housing and is renewable up to four years. “I told the Michigan State University wrestling coach that I would make a decision after the season,” Riggins said. Riggins plans to study business at MSU. Now, he has some unfinished business to attend to. Riggins lost in the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 1 state wrestling finals a year ago to Joshua Edmonds of Detroit Catholic Central at 130 pounds. Riggins said he made some mental mistakes in the match. “I took a not very smart shot that cost me,” Riggins recalls…
Events of February 8, 9, and 10, 2019
February 8 AG Chocolates Flavor Reveal. Just in time for Valentine's Day! Chris Kitley of AG Chocolates unveils an exquisite, new chocolate truffle. Join us at The Orange Peacock Gallery for a sweet end to the week and enjoy a complimentary beverage during the evening's chocolate journey! AG Chocolates - A true indulgence for yourself and an amazing gift for that special someone! 5 PM to 7 PM, Orange Peacock Gallery, 120 West Michigan Avenue (County Tower Building, First Floor). Oscar Nominated Shorts at the Michigan Theatre. For the 14th consecutive year, Shorts HD and Magnolia Pictures present the Oscar-Nominated Short Films, opening on Feb. 8th. With all three categories offered – Animated, Live Action and Documentary – this is your annual chance to predict the winners (and have the edge in your Oscar pool)! A perennial hit with audiences around the country and the world, don’t miss this year’s selection of shorts. The Academy Awards take place Sunday, Feb. 24th. Friday Schedule: 7:00 pm "Live Action" (run time 2 hrs) 9:00 pm "Animation" (run time 1 hr 20 min) Saturday Schedule: 3:00 pm "Live Action" (run time 2 hrs) 5:15 pm "Animation" (run time 1 hr 20 min) 7:00pm "Documentary" (run time 2 hrs 30 min ) Sunday…
Friday, February 8, 2019
Guests today on The Bart Hawley Show: Sen. Mike Shirkey, State Senator 16th Distr. MI; Kristi Blair, Liz Hartley & Matt Berkemeier, Jackson Area Catholic School Principals; Jenifer Scanlon, Realtor, The Brokerage House; Joe Wolfe & Steve Bennett, Kiwanis Club Racing for Dollars; Dave DeBaker, Entertainment Correspondent; Ric Walton, The Walton Insurance Group. Live at 1 PM, replays at 5, 8 and 11 PM; 2 and 5 AM Saturday.
