Jackson County Cumulative Report: 571 COVID-19 Positive Cases and 31 Deaths
(July 21, 2020 12:24 PM) The Jackson County Health Department released the COVID-19 positive numbers for Jackson County. As of 12 PM today, there are 571 positive cases (cumulative), and 31 deaths (cumulative)*. There are 10 new cases since yesterday’s report. The Michigan Department of Corrections is reporting as of 2:45 PM Sunday, July 19, there are 1,379 confirmed positive cases at Jackson facilities and 158 confirmed positive staff cases. As of 10 AM July 16, there are 3 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 "Others" for the Michigan Statistics. **Recovered is defined as the number of persons with a confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis who are alive 30 days post-onset (or referral date if onset is not available). Gender Number of Cases Percent Male 268 46.9% Female 303 53.1% The Age group is reported as a percentage of the total instead of the actual number. Age - Years Percent 0 -19 6.1% 20 - 29 16.3% 30 - 39 14.7% 40 - 49 20.1% 50 - 59 17.5% 60 - 69…
Assistance Programs Near End Dates; State Reminds Consumers to Communicate with Lenders
(July 21, 2020 10:55 AM) The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) is reminding consumers that COVID-19-related assistance programs and forbearance periods are nearing end dates, and those who have taken advantage of these programs should resume making timely payments, if possible, or contact their lenders right away if they still need assistance. “I urge homeowners to make timely payments if they can to protect their credit, and if they can’t, to reach out to their mortgage lenders now if they are still feeling the impact of COVID-19,” said DIFS Director Anita Fox. “Borrowers’ forgiveness agreements established earlier this year may be ending soon, but many Michigan lenders continue to offer help to those who need it.” Governor Gretchen Whitmer and DIFS launched the MiMortgage Relief Partnership in April, a cooperative agreement between more than 230 banks, credit unions and mortgage servicers in Michigan to provide mortgage relief to Michigan homeowners experiencing COVID-19 related financial hardships. These institutions have agreed to work with impacted borrowers in a number of ways, including offering a 90-day mortgage payment forbearance, allowing borrowers to reduce or delay their monthly mortgage payments, and providing relief from mortgage-related late fees and charges for up…
Gabriella Tackett selected as Administrator at Jackson Friendly Home
(July 21, 2020 10:47 AM) The Jackson Friendly Home for older women, one of the community's most venerable social-welfare institutions, has a new leader hired in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gabriella Tackett, who previously managed two housing care facilities at John Ganton’s Countryside Retirement Community in Jackson, was hired by the Friendly Home in April following an exhaustive three-month search. “Gabriella was hired not only for her experience but for her vision of what the Home could be,” said Terry Langston, Chair of the Jackson Friendly Home board. “We are excited to have her fully in this role and look forward to working with her, community members, and donors to support women in the community who need a place to live.” Langston said Tackett has responded admirably since she began her tenure during the particularly difficult circumstances of a pandemic that puts older people at particularly high risk. “She has performed very well during the pandemic, working in partnership with Carrie Good from the John George Home to ensure that our ladies and the staff are taken care of. To date, we have had no residents test positive for COVID-19 and we have continued to enforce our best…
Human Relations Commission Cancels Remaining Events
Students and families enjoy the 2019 Back to School Blast. JTV file photo. (July 21, 2020 10:26 AM) Two longtime annual events are canceled for 2020 due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The City of Jackson Human Relations Commission (HRC) recently made the difficult decision to cancel its two remaining events for the year, the Back to School Blast and the Harold White Sr. Awards Breakfast. The HRC decided to cancel the public events at their meeting on Wednesday, July 15. The Back to School Blast is an annual event that brings thousands of families to Downtown Jackson for a community resource fair, which includes free school supplies, health screenings, and connections to local resources. This year’s event was slated for Aug. 13. The Harold White Sr. Awards Breakfast is an annual event that’s held in the fall. It brings together hundreds of community members for a sit-down breakfast that honors residents and leaders who have promoted diversity, inclusion and volunteerism. HRC Chairperson Cheryl Ragland says the commission will make determinations about future public events next year. “These events really help connect the HRC to the community, and canceling them was a difficult decision. But to protect public health, and…
Events of Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Bright Walls “Calling all Artists”. Calling artists young and old! Bright Walls is putting together a community mural with the Jackson District Library and we need your help! Starting July 20, your local library branch will have wooden tiles for anyone interested to pick up. Take it home, decorate it however you want — GET CrEaTiVe! Return tiles to any Jackson District Library branch before August 7. They’ll put the tiles together to make a mural and it’ll be on display later this summer! Let us know if you have any questions. Contact info is at http://www.myJDL.com Allskate Fun Center “Rent the Rink” Private Parties. Allskate Fun Center is now booking private events for 10 - 25 people. 90 min. time slots are available. Please call 517-787-8716 to reserve your time today. Please click this link for times and prices. Red Cross Blood Drives. The American Red Cross is now testing all blood, platelet and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies. The antibody test used by the Red Cross is authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and may indicate if the donor’s immune system has produced antibodies to the coronavirus, regardless of whether they developed symptoms. At the same…
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
JTV News presents The Morning Show. Andy and Bart’s guests: Dr. Alan Lazzara, ER Physician, Henry Ford Allegiance Health and Shawna Tello, CEO, Jackson YMCA. Live at 9 AM, replay at 11 AM. Tuesday on The Bart Hawley Show, continuing coverage with Bart’s guests: Juan Zapata, Jackson County Airport Manager; Derek Dobies, City of Jackson Mayor; Angelita Gunn, ED, AWARE; Erica Estelle, TFE Design & Kissed by the Sun Street Fair; Lynda Waldron, Jackson Co. Rose Festival Pageants. Live at 1 PM, replays at 5, 8, and 11 PM; 2 and 5 AM Wednesday.
Jackson Golf Hall of Fame Seeking Nominations
Greg Zeller was inducted into the Jackson Golf Hall of Fame in September of 2019. Photo by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports. By Jeff Steers JTV Sports (July 20, 2020 6:14 PM) The Jackson Golf Hall of Fame is seeking nominations for its 2020 induction in September. Nominees generally fall into two categories, those with an outstanding playing record and those who have served the game of golf in some capacity. All those with a current or former connection to Jackson-area golf are eligible for consideration. Last year Greg Zeller was inducted into the Jackson Golf Hall of Fame. Zeller has recorded a dozen major titles in the Jackson area. The Hall of Fame committee considers all nominations from past years along with new nominations, and additional information on past nominees is welcome. Nomination letters should include as much information as possible. Letters can be sent to Jackson Golf Hall of Fame, 2800 Fourth St., Jackson MI 49203 and are due by Aug. 3. The Jackson Golf Hall of Fame event will be held Sunday afternoon, Sept. 20, at Ella Sharp Park Golf Course. Jackson Golf Hall of Fame (with year inducted) 1982 Johnny Addison Rex Bigelow Hall Blanchard Brien C. Charter …