Month: January 2020 | Page 23

Winter Storm Warning Issued for Jackson County

January 10, 2020

(Updated 10:10 PM January 10) A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from 7 AM Saturday to 10 AM Sunday for the following Michigan counties: Jackson, Van Buren, Kalamazoo and Calhoun. In the latest update, precipitation totals have been revised slightly upward. Heavy mixed precipitation is expected. Total sleet accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations of one quarter to three quarters of an inch are expected. Northeast winds may gust as high as 35 mph. Severe weather is expected to impact the entire state of Michigan over the weekend. In southern lower Michigan, roughly along I-94, the transition from rain to freezing precipitation will begin by mid-morning Saturday. The National Weather Service says a half inch to three quarters of an inch of ice and 1 inch of sleet possible. Considerable tree debris and prolonged power outages are possible. Travel impacts are likely due to at least modest ice accumulation even if road temperatures start off warm. Heavy rain is likely starting early Saturday into Sunday. As much as 2 to 4 inches of water may fall leading to flooding of low- lying areas and roadways. Rapid rises in river levels are also possible, with flooding on…

Events of January 10, 11, and 12, 2020

January 10, 2020

January 10 Red Cross Blood Drive. 9 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., Lifeways, 1200 N. West Avenue, Jackson. The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give the gift of life to help ensure patients don’t have to worry about the availability of blood this winter. Blood and platelet donations of all types are needed, especially type O. Mighty Naturalist Program. Share your love of nature with your young child(ren). We will explore and play with nature while developing critical early childhood skills and growing self-confidence. The Mighty Naturalist Programs are geared toward children 5 years and younger with an adult caregiver to learn about animals, winter survival, birds, tracks, and more. Each program offers a different theme and activities to give you and your mighty naturalist many program opportunities. Invite your friends to sign up, too. Details and sign up here. Office Hours with State Representative Julie Alexander. Jackson County residents are invited to attend Representative Alexander’s local office hours to hear a legislative update, and ask any questions you may have on state government. 10 AM to 11 AM. Jackson County Tower Building, 120 West Michigan Avenue, Jackson. Live Music at Jackson Coffee Company. Local favorite, singer-songwriter Steve Berkemeier…

Friday, January 10, 2020

January 10, 2020

All new Friday on The Bart Hawley Show, guests include: Lee Hampton & John Willis, JC MLK Service Award; Heather Leszczynski & Stephanie Sharp, Cascades Humane Society; Jenifer Scanlon, The Brokerage House; Meet the JTV Staff: AJ Peavy, Producer; Steve Tucker, Michigan Theatre; Ric Walton, The Walton Insurance Group. Live at 1 PM, replays at 5, 8 and 11 PM; 2 and 5 AM Saturday.