Monthly Archives: July 2020

(July 31, 2020 5:03 PM) The Michigan Economic Development Corporation is reminding Michigan’s small businesses and nonprofits working to recover from the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 virus that there is still time to apply for grants of up to $20,000 through the Michigan Small Business Restart Program, announced earlier in July. The program will provide $100 million in economic assistance to Michigan’s small businesses and nonprofits and in turn, help support workers and their families facing economic uncertainty during the outbreak. The deadline for applications is Aug. 5, and information on how to apply, as well as eligibility criteria and program guidelines, are available at michiganbusiness.org/restart.  In addition, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer today signed into law an amendment to the program that now allows those small businesses that received grants through the Michigan Small Business Relief Program, authorized by the Michigan Strategic Fund in March, to be eligible for the Michigan Small Business Restart Program grants. The combined total of both grants cannot be in excess of $20,000. Previously, businesses that had received grants through the Small Business Relief Program were ineligible to apply for Restart grants. “The Michigan Small Business Restart Program is providing a significant opportunity to address immediate needs…

(July 31, 2020 3:00 PM) Michigan reported 734 coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 81,621. The State of Michigan is reporting 8 COVID-19-related deaths today, with the state total now at 6,199. State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 7/24/2020): 57,502.  This information is updated daily at 3 p.m., with COVID-19 results included as of 10 a.m.

(July 31, 2020 12:00 PM) The Jackson County Health Department released the COVID-19 positive numbers for Jackson County.  As of 12 PM today, there are 650 positive cases (cumulative), and 32 deaths (cumulative)*.     There are 5 new cases since yesterday’s report.  The department released the weekly county map (above) of cumulative COVID-19 cases.  In the past week, there have been 56 new cases county-wide; 25 of the new cases are from within the city of Jackson. The Jackson County Health Department reports the increases throughout the county this week are the result of large gatherings, people both inside and out, not practicing recommended safety measures (social distancing, wearing of masks, etc.). Cumulative recovered, as of July 24, 2020:  445** The Michigan Department of Corrections is reporting as of 8:45 PM Sunday, July 26, there are 1,461 confirmed positive cases at Jackson facilities and 158 confirmed positive staff cases. As of 9 AM July 29, there are 7 persons at Henry Ford Allegiance Health being treated as inpatients for COVID-19. *These numbers do not reflect any cases or deaths identified through Michigan Department of Corrections.  Their numbers are listed under a separate category for MDOC cases here:   Michigan Statistics. This…

(July 31, 2020 11:42 AM)  The Ella Sharp Museum announced today that due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and in order to be fiscally responsible, the museum is reducing its hours of operation.       Beginning Sunday,  August 2, Ella Sharp Museum will be closed every Monday and Tuesday while remaining open Wednesday through Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM.  The museum will close each day for cleaning from 12 PM to 12:30 PM.  On Sundays, the museum will open at 12 PM with cleaning done before opening.  Collection tours and house tours will remain closed. Due to operation changes, the museum has also made the decision to cancel the remaining 2020 Patio Parties.  The museum began the summer series on July 9, with last night’s party being the third and final one for the season.      In the announcement, the museum said it is confident these measures will not impact the steps to a safe and healthy visit to Ella Sharp Museum.  Employees of Ella sharp Museum will be furloughed or see reduced hours and salaried staff have taken a pay reduction for the remainder of 2020. The museum will continue to offer programming and new exhibits…

JTV News presents The Morning Show.  Andy and Bart’s guest:  Dr. Donna O'Neill, Infectious Disease Specialist, The PIIC Center.  The Chamber Connection with Pat O’Dowd.  Pat and Andy’s guest is Kristen Rosas, DBI...We Do Office.  9 AM and  11 AM.  (replay from July 30) Thursday on The Bart Hawley Show, continuing coverage with Bart’s guests: Martin Griffin, Treasurer, City of Jackson;  Pat Guenther, Dental Hygiene Program Director, Jackson College;  Major Jose (Joe) Tamayo, Corps Officer, Salvation Army;  Jode Piotrowski, Jackson School of the Arts, Fairy Festival;  Ric Walton, The Walton Insurance Group. 1,  5, 8, and 11 PM; 2 and 5 AM Saturday.  (replay from July 30)..

(July 30, 2020 5:35 PM) The Jackson County Relay for Life is being held almost completely virtually this year.  Organizers are planning online activities for this year’s fundraiser event. Kym Parker, Event Lead, said all activities are posted on Facebook and have included team members participating in a scavenger hunt, online auction, campsite decorating and more.  One signature event of the Relay each year is the Luminaria Ceremony, where families and friends honor loved ones lost to cancer.  The Relay team has arranged with Cascades Baptist Church to conduct a Drive Thru Luminaria Ceremony on Friday night in the church parking lot (1012 West High Street, Jackson).  The ceremony will be streamed on Facebook.  The event will be from 9 PM to 10 PM Friday, July 31. Also on Friday, an Opening Ceremony and team roll call.  Saturday, Survivor recognition presentation and other events will be held virtually.

(July 30, 2020 5:18 PM) The Jackson County Health Department is providing the following information in order to prevent further transmission of COVID 19 related to an exposure where a person with COVID participated in a sporting event. The following has been identified as an exposure site for COVID 19 in Jackson County.  Sand Volley Ball Tournament at Gottschalk Park, 420 Homer Rd in Concord Michigan, 29237 on July 26th The Jackson County Health Department is advising players and spectators who attended the event listed above or who has had close contact for a prolonged period of time (>15 minutes) with someone who attended the event to be aware they have been potentially exposed to coronavirus. Symptoms typically show up 2-14 days after exposure. Exposure could have occurred at the event or several days later with close contact to someone who attended the event. Please notify your contacts of potential exposure. Exposure does not mean that you need to be tested even if you do have symptoms, but you should stay home. If you have symptoms or if one of your close contacts has developed symptoms, that person should isolate themselves from others in the house as much as possible…