Monday on the Bart Hawley Show, guests include: Jeff Beal, Supt., Jackson Public Schools; Ken Toll, CEO, United Way of Jackson; Bob Hoffman, Tara Peplowski & Lisa Rentz, Wharton Center 2019-20 Season; Emma Sigman, Drug Free Jackson/Most Teen's Don’t; Larry Sumner, Singer/Guitarist, JHS Alum; Steve Clement & Steve Dunigan, Queen of the Miraculous Medal Community-Wide Easter Dinner. Live at 1PM, replays at 5, 8 and 11 PM; 2 and 5 AM Wednesday.
The City of Jackson is raising a glass to a special award that honors the tastiness of the city’s drinking water. At its annual Spring Regional Meeting in Livonia on April 9, the Michigan Section of the American Water Works Association awarded the City of Jackson with the “Best Tasting Water” award. Jackson beat out three other communities such as Ann Arbor and South Lyon in the competition. Water treatment plants in the region were asked to bring a one-quart glass mason jar full of its tap water to the regional meeting. Judges tasted the water and rated it on appearance, smell, and taste. The judges determined Jackson’s water was tops in the category. Lead Mechanic Jeff Heston brought home the award to the City of Jackson Water Treatment Plant. “We think it’s fantastic. We’re really honored by this recognition,” said Water Treatment Plant Supervisor Mike Osborn. So what makes Jackson tap water so tasty? Osborn has some theories. “Our drinking water is of high quality because of its source. Jackson taps into a large underground acquirer deep below the surface of the city. Once we get it to the plant, the water then goes through a filtering process that…
Veterans Resource Fair. Congressman Tim Walberg will be hosting a Veterans Resource Fair to provide the information necessary for veterans to file VA benefit claims. Representatives from the Veterans Benefits Administration, VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, and local veterans organizations will be onsite to assist veterans and their families. Date: Monday, April 15. Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. Location: Jackson County Veterans Affairs Office, 1715 Lansing Avenue in Jackson. Red Cross Blood Drive. 12 p.m. - 5:45 p.m., Christ Lutheran Church, 4250 Page Avenue, Michigan Center. The Eastside Page Turners Book Club. Come on over to the Eastern Branch Every 3rd Monday at 6:00 p.m. as we read and discuss a book a month! Love it, loathe it, or couldn’t care less, all opinions are welcome! Call the Eastern Branch at (517) 788-4087 if interested in joining up with the Eastside Page Turners! Intended for adults. Eastern Branch, Jackson District Library.
