Rep. Alexander Introduces Legislation to Increase Heroin and Fentanyl Manufacturing Penalties
State Reps. Julie Alexander and Joe Tate testify in support of their plan to increase penalties for people convicted of manufacturing or distributing heroin and fentanyl. Courtesy photo. State Rep. Julie Alexander was joined Tuesday in Lansing by Jackson residents and the Jackson County prosecutor, who testified in support of her plan to increase penalties for people convicted of manufacturing or distributing heroin and fentanyl. Alexander, of Hanover, introduced the legislation after discussing the issue with the family of Christopher Risner, who died last year at the age of 29 after taking drugs laced with fentanyl. In introducing the bill, Alexander noted there were more than 47,000 opioid overdose deaths in 2017 in the United States and many of those overdose deaths were from heroin and black-market fentanyl. “Fentanyl is often used by drug dealers to cut heroin without a buyer’s knowledge,” Alexander said. “As fentanyl is used more, drug overdoses are becoming more and more common because most users do not realize how much stronger fentanyl is than heroin. With fentanyl and heroin deaths on the rise throughout Michigan, we must make sure our local law enforcement has the proper tools in place to manage this epidemic.” House Bills…
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
The Bart Hawley Show is on vacation this week. Today, segments and interviews from the past few weeks: Patti Poppe, Consumers Energy President & CEO (Aug. 22) JTV Visits Tilted (June 11) Toby Berry, CEO Community Action Agency & Wendy Clow, Habitat for Humanity (June 27) New: Wharton Center presents Aladdin, Bob Hoffman interviews cast Lori Vinson, Director of Civil Rights Operations, Michigan Department of Civil Rights (June 11) Sam Durocher & Max Durocher, Tiki Sam’s Wood Fire Pizza & Food Truck (July 15) Katy Banfield, Villa on Verona, Marshall (July 19)
Events of Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Nite Lites Drive Thru Christmas Light Show. Michigan International Speedway US-12 Entrance only, 12626 US-12, Brooklyn. 5:30 pm - 9 pm Sunday thru Thursday, 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Friday & Saturday. Pricing: $25 per car, $40 per mini-bus, limo or motor home, $70 per tour bus. All major credit cards accepted. Nite Lites Winter Wonderland: Dec. 6,7,8, Dec. 13,14,15 and Dec. 20,21,22. Children will have the opportunity to have their photos taken with Santa and make their Christmas wishes. Photo s will be taken for a small fee or you are welcome to visit Santa at no charge. We will be offering a puppet show and train rides. Winter Wonderland hours: 6pm-9pm, Santa’s hours: 6:00pm-8:30pm. Live Reindeer nights only: December 6th, 13th, and 20th (6pm - 9pm). This event features food and drinks of the season and a visit from Santa Claus himself! Adopt A Family. For families struggling to make ends meet, the holidays can be an added source of stress and anxiety. Community Action Agency’s Adopt-a-Family program tries to ensure that the holiday season is a bit brighter. Staff select individual families within the programs CAA offers that are working towards self-sufficiency. CAA then partners with community members to…
Salenbien Sisters too Much for Michigan Center in Opener
Lenawee Christian High School basketball player Bree Salenbien (35) battles Michigan Center High School player Shealyn Tripp during a game Tuesday at MCHS. Photo by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports. By Jeff Steers JTV Sports Michigan Center High School basketball player Shealyn Tripp has spent – what seems to be – a lifetime playing against 6-foot, 3-inch basketball player Bree Salenbien of Lenawee Christian High School. Tripp held her own against the 2019 Division 4 Associated Press player of the year and a player who has more than two dozen Division 1 offers to play college basketball. Unfortunately for Michigan Center and Tripp, the other Salenbien – Dani – caught fire in a 59-48 win over the Cardinals at MCHS to open the season. The game is called the Furman Tip-Off in honor of longtime coach Scot Furman. Dani Salenbien scored 17 points in the second half to erase a halftime deficit for Lenawee Christian. The game featured two of the best basketball programs in lower Michigan. Lenawee Christian is the two-time defending state champions in Division 4 and Class D, and Michigan Center advanced to the state semifinals in Class B two years ago and won a district title…
Lenawee Christian vs Michigan Center Girls Basketball 12-3-19 | Photo Gallery
Michigan Center vs Lenawee Christian Girls Basketball, Michigan Center High School. December 3, 2019. Lenawee Christian 59 Michigan Center 48. Photos by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports. To order prints or downloads, click here. [ngg src="galleries" ids="607" display="pro_blog_gallery"]Michigan Center vs Lenawee Christian Girls Basketball, Michigan Center High School. December 3, 2019. Lenawee Christian 59 Michigan Center 48. Photos by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports. To order prints or downloads, click here.
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
This week, The Bart Hawley Show is on vacation so we’re bringing you some favorite interviews and segments from the past few weeks. Live shows return Monday, December 9. Today’s segments: Shawna Tello & Scott McIntosh, Jackson YMCA & Laura Pryor, American 1 CU (July 12) Bright Walls Artists Preview (Aug. 19) Bart Visits McDonalds East Michigan Remodel (June 20) Daniel Martin, Entertainer/Magician (June 21) Rachel Veramay, Ella Sharp Museum, Smithsonian Exhibit ‘Things Come Apart’ (July 23) Interviews & Highlights, Gus Macker Jackson, by Gabe Schray for JTV (July 29) Linda Haas, Underground Railroad Monument Dedication (June 10)
Events of Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Red Kettle Christmas Movie. The Salvation Army presents a free Christmas movie, sponsored by Tripp’s Auto Shop and Collision Center. The Red Kettle Christmas movie is “The Grinch”, playing at the Michigan Theatre on Tuesday, December 3 at 6 PM. Doors open at 5 PM. The movie, popcorn and pop are free. Michigan Theatre, Downtown Jackson. Foster Care Adoption Forum. Have you ever wanted to learn more about foster care and adoption but don’t want to commit right at the moment? Then the forum is the perfect event for you! Hear from current and past foster/adoptive parents, be able to ask them questions and learn general information about it! Click here to view the Facebook event page. 6 PM, Jackson YMCA, 127 West Wesley Street. Purls and String Knitting Circle. Join us for a monthly knitting circle in which knitters of all levels can share and learn! Master knitter Alana White will be on hand to answer your questions and assist with all kinds of knitting projects. 6 PM, Carnegie Branch, Jackson District Library. Yoga at Carnegie. Feeling stressed? Wound up and worn down? Join us for Yoga at Carnegie! Intended for anyone interested in yoga, from newbies to certified yogis…
Royals Use Big First Quarter to Earn Basketball Win
Bree Sanford (0) of Jackson Christian High School gets fouled on the way to the basket against Addison High School on Monday. Photo by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports. By Jeff Steers JTV Sports Jackson Christian High School basketball player Paiton Hollowood said she was so nervous for the team’s first game, she was jittery on the bench. The way she played, Hollowood he had no reason to be nervous. Hollowood scored 16 points, pulled down 12 rebounds, leading the Royals to a 58-32 win at Addison on Monday. It was the first game of the season for both teams. The Royals won only six games a year ago, but have a solid core of returning players. “We are looking to keep getting better as the season progresses,” Hollowood said. “We have a scrimmage a week ago, but it is nice to get going (in the regular season).” The Royals had no problem getting the ball rolling in the first quarter. Jackson Christian jumped out to a 14-2 lead as Bree Sanford and Hollowood combined to score 12 of the Royals’ 16 points at the end of eight minutes of action. Jackson Christian led 16-6 going into the second quarter. The…