Abi Wilcoxson Breaks All-Time Homer Record at Western High
This week, Western Panther Abi Wilcoxson broke the all-time home run record at Western High School. The achievement will also place her in the Michigan high school softball athletic association record book for career home runs. JTV Sports | May 22nd, 2019 | Gabriel Schray Jackson, Michigan– Abi Wilcoxson, a Junior at Western High School, has broken the softball program's all time home run record. In her last contest, she had 3 home runs, which puts her at 28 total in her career. Head Coach Tonya Basset has been leading the Panthers since 2003. During her 16 year career she has been assisted by coach Donna Farmer while amassing more than 320 wins. She has seen three Panthers earn their way into the MHSAA record books for hitting. The first Panther in the MHSAA record books for career home runs was Madison Cooper. Cooper played from 2010 - 2013 and held the western high school career home run record with 24. This record held up until last season when Taylor Nichols finished her career with 26 home runs. She is now also in the MHSAA record books. (PHOTO: The 2018-2019 Western Panther Varsity Softball Team, courtesy of Western Schools) This week…
Events of Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Complimentary Dinner and Hearing Health Seminar with Community Hearing Center. Please join Dr. Kelli Bogue, Audiologist and owner of Community Hearing Center, and Dr. Leanne Powers, Audiologist and Education Specialist at Sivantos, to learn about hearing loss and tinnitus, as well as current treatment options. Cascades Manor, 6 PM. Please RSVP to 517-888-5055. Swiss Steak Dinner. The Sandstone Congregational Church will be hosting its monthly Swiss Steak Dinner on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. The menu will be Swiss steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetables, rolls, homemade desserts and beverage. The church is located at 250 Sandstone Road. The fellowship center is located on the lower level. The cost is $9:00. Take outs are available. For additional information call 750-4245 or 474-1209. Spring Adopt a Stream ID Night. Do you like bugs? Would you like to look at bugs up close under a microscope? If so, come out and help us identify aquatic insects we collected on May 11th in and around the Grand River watershed. This is an important step in the Adopt-A-Stream Program. Once the insects are identified we are able to determine the water quality of the river/stream they were collected…
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Guests today on The Bart Hawley Show include: Ben Kriesch, Principal & Carmel McDonald, Teacher of the Year, Paragon Academy; Chief Elmer Hitt, City of Jackson Director of Police & Fire Services; Jim Dunn, Summit Township Supervisor; Angela Machnik, Event Coordinator & Melissa Stroede, County National Bank, ESM Art, Beer & Wine Festival; Chris St. John, Owner, Jackson Monument Works; Justin Shuberg, Walt's Health Foods. Live at 1 PM, replays at 5, 8 and 11 PM; 2 and 5 AM Thursday.
JPD Announces Employees of the Year
The Jackson Police Department presented their Employee of the Year Awards at the JPD Annual Awards Ceremony earlier this month. Employees were recognized for their exemplary performance and commitment to serving the citizens of Jackson. Special recognition was awarded to the 2018 Employees of Year. Officer of the Year - Detective Richard Burkart Reserve Officer of the Year - Reserve Officer Christopher Mizner Civilian Employee of the Year - Records Management Supervisor KayCe Parsons Richard (Rick) Burkart was hired as an officer with the Department in 2007. He was promoted to the rank of Detective in 2017. Rick was also selected as the Officer of the Year in 2014. Receiving this honor twice, demonstrates his professionalism and work ethic. Above and beyond his regular duties, Rick is a current member of the Special Response Team, has served on the Jackson Narcotics Enforcement Team, and is a firearms and use of force instructor. Christopher Mizner began his career as a Reserve Officer in 2017. Christopher volunteered over 75 hours towards special events and over 250 total in 2018, including his time partnering with an officer on patrol. Christopher’s dedication to the Department and to the community in his first full year…
Free Pets for Jackson County Veterans
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YMCA June Fundraisers Include Golf Outing and Cart Races
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Veterans Planning Memorial Day Events
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UW Float Your Boat Team Registration Opens
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