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Utility work Begins First Phase of Railroad Bridges Replacement Project

(May 29, 2020 11:18 AM) A long-waited construction project to replace two aging railroad bridges in Downtown Jackson will begin on Monday, June 1. In order to replace the railroad bridges that go over N. Jackson and N. Mechanic streets, Consumers Energy must first upgrade electrical systems underground. This electrical work will bring street and lane closures to the area over the next five months. Consumers Energy says this electrical work will be focused on the intersection of Louis Glick Highway and N. Mechanic Street. The utility says Glick will always remain open to traffic, but drivers can expect partial lane closures on Glick, and a full shutdown of N. Mechanic between Pearl and Homewild streets. Sidewalks through this area will not be accessible during construction. The closures will be happening throughout the summer, with the electrical work finishing in Nov. 2020. The railroad bridges will not be replaced until summer 2021.  The Michigan Department of Transportation is contributing $8.2 million to the overall $17.4 million project.  The Federal Railroad Administration is contributing $7.2 million, along with $2 million from Amtrak.The bridges are both more than 100 years old. While this outdated infrastructure needs replacing, the low bridges are also…

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American 1 to Reopen All Branches by Appointment

(May 29, 2020 11:02 AM) American 1 Credit Union announced today the reopening of all branches, by appointment only, starting Monday, June 1.  “The safety of our staff and members is our number one priority. We have taken proper precautions to ensure we can conduct business safely and efficiently within our branches,” said James Allen, Chief Member Experience Officer at American 1. “Face-to-face interaction with our members is important to us. We value each member and take pride in the relationships we have built. Appointments are only available for Member Service appointments at this time. This includes services such as opening a new loan or account, requesting a new debit or credit card, investigating suspected fraud on an account, or notary services. To schedule an appointment, visit american1cu.org/appointment or call (888) 213-2848. In addition to requiring an appointment, American 1 is implementing additional safety precautions: ·       Face masks are required in all branches ·       No guests are permitted ·       No public restrooms are available ·       Distance of at least six feet from others must be maintained If American 1 members still prefer not to go into the branch, the majority of essential banking services can be done remotely through American 1’s Online Banking,…

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Spring Tea at Baker College Canceled

(May 29, 2020 10:51 AM) The Planning Committee for the Spring Tea at Baker College has made the decision to cancel the 2020 Spring Tea. Originally scheduled for May 16th, the event had been postponed to a yet-to-be determined date, but now is canceled for this year. Each year, the Spring Tea raises funds for a Jackson non profit organization.  This year’s chosen recipient of the fundraiser, Jackson Personal Care Ministry, will remain the non profit recipient for the 2021Tea to be held next spring. Jackson Personal Care Ministry provides personal care items like toothpaste, toilet paper, paper towels, laundry soap and other personal care items to community members in need.  The non profit has been assisted by the Jackson Covid-19 Action Network (JCAN), during the coronavirus period.  The Spring Tea typically raises around $10,000 annually for a different local non profit each year. Spring Tea at Baker College Chairperson Karen Hawley said, “Even though so many events are being put on hold due to the pandemic, we are hopeful that next spring we will all be safer and healthier and can look forward to resuming our normal activities.  JPCM is so grateful for the generosity of all those who support the…

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MIOSHA Launches New Site for COVID-19 Workplace Safety

(May 29, 2020 10:16 AM) The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) within the Dept. of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) launched a new online COVID-19 Workplace Safety site – Michigan.gov/COVIDWorkplaceSafety – the site provides guidance and a toolkit of resources to keep workplaces safe as sectors of the state’s economy reopen.  With the continued risk of COVID-19 spread, everyone in the workplace must take necessary precautions. The site includes MIOSHA issued guidelines, posters for employees and customers, factsheets, educational videos and a reopening checklist – all of which will help businesses safely  reopening their doors.   “As we reengage our economy and begin the long road back to our normal routines, it’s critical that we do so safely,” LEO Director Jeff Donofrio said. “Michigan.gov/COVIDWorkplaceSafety is designed to make the process of reopening safely easier and equip businesses and their staff with the resources necessary to protect themselves from the spread of COVID-19.”  In addition to the general workplace guidelines for employer and employees, MIOSHA provided further clarification on necessary steps several other sectors must take when reopening, including:   Construction Manufacturing Offices Research Laboratories Restaurants and Bars Retail Outpatient Healthcare  The site also provides guidance on how employers…

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Events of Friday, May 29, 2020

Explore The Trail System in Jackson.  Trails walking, hiking and biking are only a few of the ways you can make use of Jackson’s abundance of trails. Jackson’s trails give you a hundred great excuses to get out and experience nature in its purest form.  Falling Waters Trail, an integral part of the statewide proposed Iron-Belle and Great Lake to Lake Trails. Placed where Michigan Central Railroad once stood, the Falling Waters Trail is a 10.6-mile linear park connecting the Village of Concord to the City of Jackson.  Next, the Falling Waters Trail continues for 3.4 miles as the Martin Luther King Equality Trail, formerly the Inter-City Trail, from Jackson’s Weatherwax Drive to Morrell Street. And finally, the Grand River Arts Walk leads walkers, joggers and cyclists from Downtown Jackson through the Arts District and onto Monroe Street. Waterloo Recreation Area, the largest state park in the lower peninsula, contains enough trails to last a lifetime. 47 miles of hiking trails,12 miles of interpretive nature trails, and another 12 miles of equestrian trails are all nestled within 20,000 acres of protected forest. The MacCready Reserve, south of town, includes 6.5 miles of dog-friendly trails among 400 acres of lush forest environment.…

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Friday, May 29, 2020

JTV News presents The Morning Show.  COVID-19 coverage with Bart and Andy’s guests: Dr. Donna O'Neill, Infectious Disease Specialist, The PIIC Center;  Kelli Hoover, Director, City of Jackson Parks, Recreation & Grounds.   Live at 9 AM, replay at 11 AM. Friday on The Bart Hawley Show, continuing coverage with Bart’s guests: John Williams, Interim Dean & Asst. Professor, SAU School of Education, SAU Masters Ed in Trauma & Resiliency;  Deputy Nick Warner, Jackson County Sheriff's Dept., Marine Division;  Aaron Dimick, The Slapdash Cook 'Turning Sweet Potatoes into Pulled BBQ’;  Teagan Haynes, MCHS Senior, Class of 2020;  Rhiannon Skursky, 13-year-old sewing masks;  Dave DeBaker, Entertainment Correspondent.  Live at 1 PM, replays at 5, 8 and 11 PM; 2 and 5 AM Saturday.

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MDOC: 1,058 Confirmed Positive Cases at Jackson Facilities, 153 Confirmed Positive Jackson Staff

(May 29, 2020 6:21 AM) The Michigan Department of Corrections is reporting as of 10:00 PM Thursday, May 28, there are 3,303 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases at facilities throughout the state.  Of that statewide total, 1,058 of the confirmed positive cases are at Jackson facilities. There have been a total of 63 deaths (statewide) of prisoners who had tested positive for COVID-19, 22 of those deaths were among prisoners at Jackson facilities.  The most recent death, reported on May 28, was of a prisoner who had originally been housed at G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility In Jackson, there are 191 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases at Parnall Correctional Facility, 107 at Charles E. Egeler Reception and Guidance Center, 70 at Duane Waters Health Center and 690 at G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility. Among staff, there are a total of 360 COVID-19 positive cases statewide.   In Jackson, there are 76 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases among employees at Parnall Correctional Facility, 1 at Cooper Street Correctional Facility, 32 at Charles E. Egeler Reception and Guidance Center, 41 at G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility and 3 at Jackson Regional Warehouse. Following the completion Friday, May 22, of testing prisoners at Michigan Reformatory in…

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Governor Whitmer Extends Tax Foreclosure  Redemption Deadline to June 29

(May 28, 2020 8:27 PM) Governor Gretchen Whitmer today signed Executive Order 2020-106, which extends the deadline for Michigan residents to pay back taxes and avoid foreclosure on their property during the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic to June 29, 2020.   “As we slowly and safely begin reopening our economy it’s critical homeowners don’t have to fear losing their home during a global health pandemic,” Governor Whitmer said. “This Executive Order gives homeowners some peace of mind as we continue to flatten the COVID-19 curve.”   Executive Order 2020-106, which takes effect immediately, extends the tax foreclosure deadline to June 29, 2020. The deadline was previously extended from March 31 to May 29, 2020.  Information around this outbreak is changing rapidly. The latest information is available at Michigan.gov/Coronavirus and CDC.gov/Coronavirus.   To view Executive Order 2020-106, click the link below:      EO 2020-106 Emerg order - tax foreclosure redemption - reissue.pdf

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Governor Whitmer’s 5-28-20 Press Briefing and PowerPoint

(May 28, 2020 6:12 PM) Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and MDHHS Chief Deputy for Health and Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun provided an update on COVID-19 in Michigan. The governor was joined by State Budget Director Chris Kolb, Jamie Brown, President of the Michigan Nurses Association, Daryl Gallant Assistant Training Director at Michigan Laborers' Training & Apprenticeship Fund, and Gretchen Preston, President of Gretchen’s House Child Care Providers.  To view the PowerPoint presentation the governor used, click the link below: 5.28.20 PPT.pdf

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Michigan Reports 406 Coronavirus Cases Today, State Total Now 56,014

(May 28, 2020 3:56 PM) Michigan reported 406 coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 56,014. The State of Michigan is reporting 37* COVID-19-related deaths today, bringing the state total to 5,372. State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 5/22/2020): 33,168.  This information is updated daily at 3 p.m., with COVID-19 results included as of 10 a.m. *Note on deaths (05/28/20): Regular reviews of death certificate data maintained in Vital Records reporting systems are conducted by MDHHS staff three times per week. As a part of this process, records that identify COVID-19 infection as a contributing factor to death are compared against all laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Michigan Disease Surveillance System (MDSS). If a death certificate is matched to a confirmed COVID-19 case and that record in the MDSS does not indicate the individual died, the MDSS record is updated to indicate the death and the appropriate local health department is notified. These matched deaths are then included with mortality information posted to the Michigan Coronavirus website. As a result of the most recent assessment, today’s data includes 17 additional deaths identified by this methodology. Confirmed COVID-19 Cases by Jurisdiction updated 5/28/2020 County…

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