Back to School Blast Community Resource Drive-Thru, August 13, 2020. Photos by Brooke Morse, JTV. To order prints or downloads, click here. [ngg src="galleries" ids="736" display="pro_blog_gallery"] Back to School Blast Community Resource Drive-Thru, August 13, 2020. Photos by Brooke Morse, JTV. To order prints or downloads, click here.
MHSAA Executive Director Mark Uyl speaks about the postponement of high school football to spring 2021.
(August 14, 2020 3:03 PM) Michigan reported 748 coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 91,140. The State of Michigan is reporting 11 COVID-19-related deaths today, with the state total at at 6,300. State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 8/7/2020): 63,636. This information is updated daily at 3 p.m., with COVID-19 results included as of 10 a.m.
(August 14, 2020 2:22 PM) Jackson College has announced the development of programs to meet the needs of today’s students, offering new certificates and a pilot course to prepare students for the workplace. Certificate, Digital Marketing Learn how to promote products and services online, via social media marketing, e-mail marketing, pay-per-click web advertising, blogging and more. Digital marketers use business acumen, creativity, communication, and technology skills to create and track campaigns and interact with the public. This certificate helps students learn the specific digital skills to do exactly that, said Professor Angel Fonseca. Students will have the opportunity to sit for an exam by the American Marketing Association for certification. “We want to help students combine their business marketing skills with the technology savvy for this fast-growing field,” she said. “Students may complete the certificate or continue their studies to complete an associate degree in business administration.” Certificate, Behavioral Sciences For those with a passion for helping people, working in behavioral sciences offers a rewarding career. Students planning to transfer to universities as psychology majors may start with this certificate and may also find entry-level employment as clinic technicians in human services fields. This certificate is designed for students who…
(August 14, 2020 12:11 PM) The Jackson County Health Department released the COVID-19 positive numbers for Jackson County. As of 12 PM today, there are 713 positive cases (cumulative), and 33 deaths (cumulative)*. There are 8 new cases since yesterday’s report. Cumulative recovered, as of August 8, 2020: 507** The Michigan Department of Corrections is reporting as of 1:30 PM Sunday, August 9, there are 1,465 confirmed positive cases at Jackson facilities and 158 confirmed positive staff cases. As of 9 AM August 12, there are 9 persons at Henry Ford Allegiance Health being treated as inpatients for COVID-19. Beginning August 17th the Jackson County Township map and recovery data will be posted each Monday at the same time as the number data. *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 FAQ from the Jackson County Health Department explains how the numbers are posted and what they mean. **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…
(August 14, 2020 12:19 PM) Four million free masks are being provided to Michigan residents who are most vulnerable to COVID-19 through a partnership involving the state, Ford Motor Company and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced today. To view the PowerPoint presentation the governor used, click the link below: 8.14.20 PPT.pdf
(August 14, 2020 11:05 AM) Four million free masks are being provided to Michigan residents who are most vulnerable to COVID-19 through a partnership involving the state, Ford Motor Company and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced today. Low-income residents, seniors, schools and homeless shelters will benefit from the MI Mask Aid partnership that is part of the Mask Up Michigan campaign. “Michigan needs to continue to ‘mask up’ to protect us all from COVID-19,” Gov. Whitmer said. “Vulnerable populations may have difficulties buying masks and our schools need face coverings to keep students, staff and community members safe. I am thrilled that the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), Ford and FEMA are working together to help control the spread of the coronavirus.” The project is in partnership with Gov. Whitmer’s Michigan Coronavirus Task Force on Racial Disparities chaired by Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II. The irony of this pandemic that requires physical distancing is that it reveals how connected we truly are—how much we rely on one another every day,” Lt. Governor Gilchrist II said. “I’m thankful for our partners at Ford, FEMA and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services…
JTV News presents The Morning Show. Andy and Bart’s guests: Dr. Donna O'Neill, Infectious Disease Specialist, The PIIC Center. Dr. George Santos, General Psychiatrist. The Chamber Connection, Pat O'Dowd, Jackson County Chamber of Commerce & Mark Schissler, Schissler Certified Payments. 9 AM. Replay from August 13. Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II, and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun will provide an update regarding the state’s response efforts to COVID-19. The briefing will be held at 11 AM and will be carried live. Friday on The Bart Hawley Show guests include: Stephanie Kristovic, Principal, Lumen Christi Catholic Schools; Dr. Kelli Bogue, Community Hearing Center; Tish Baltimore, RN, Nursing Director, Women's & Children's Services, Henry Ford Allegiance Health; @Home Jackson; Ric Walton, The Walton Insurance Group. 1, 5, 8, and 11 PM; 2 and 5 AM Saturday. Replay from August 13. Fast Forward presented by The Enterprise Group of Jackson. New episode premieres today at 3, 7 and 10 PM. In this brand new episode of Fast Forward, we meet with the founder and CEO of More Golf, and learn about their brand new golf club line. Hear about the journey that…
Grand Rivers Farmers Market. The Jackson Downtown Development Authority presents the Grand River Farmers Market. Local produce, crafts, flowers, plants, baked goods and more. 9 AM to 2 PM Friday and Saturday. Corner of Glick and Mechanic, along the Grand River. Please practice social distancing and wear a mask. Every Friday and Saturday through October. Carter’s Voice Glow Run/Walk/5K. Saturday, August 15. This 5K is in memory of Carter Buffum, a 7 year old boy who lost his battle with Mitochondrial Disease on May 19th, 2016. After he passed away, his mother got a call from the funeral home and was told that Ike & Ella Fund had donated towards his funeral expenses. It's 4 years later and his mother is organizing and hosting this event to raise money to donate back to Ike & Ella Fund! Please join us for a fun, family event at Cascades Park in Jackson, MI. There will be a timed 5K, kids 100 yard dash, raffles, DJ, face painting and more! Swag bags include an event T-shirt and glow stick! All proceeds will be donated to Ike & Ella Fund. Location: Cascades Falls Park Pavilion 1401 S. Brown St. Jackson. Registration check-in begins at…
Alley east of Mechanic Street between Cortland and Michigan. JTV photo. (August 13, 2020 4:40 PM) This is the weekly update regarding the street reconstruction projects ongoing in the city of Jackson. Martin Luther King Jr Drive between Morrell Street and Mason Street In the past week, the last section of sanitary sewer pipe was installed, the new water main was connected to the City-wide distribution system at the intersections and houses within the work zone were connected to the new water main pipe. Next week, the primary task will be the installation of new storm water catch basins and associated storm sewer pipe. The work on these items is expected to take the whole of next week to complete. The following week, after the storm water catch basins and sewers are in place, the contractor will begin grading and excavating to build the center island of the new roundabout at the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr Drive and Morrell. Franklin Street For the past week, the primary objective has been the construction of concrete sidewalks and the grading of the roadway in preparation for the placement of new concrete curbs. Tomorrow, Friday, August 14, curb placement will commence…