Month: September 2020 | Page 32

Events of Tuesday, September 8, 2020

September 8, 2020

Bright Walls “Bright Spots”. Bright Walls is bringing you more “bright spots” to help get through 2020! Three artists from the United States will be in Jackson from September 6–13. They will be painting murals on buildings in town that allow for appropriate social distancing and we hope you’ll swing by during or after their stay to enjoy the art! Special thanks to Henry Ford Allegiance Health, Consumers Energy and Jackson Anchor Initiative for partnering with us in this unexpected and off-year to bring #JacksonMI something special. Details on locations, safety procedures, artist lineup here. Ms. Julie’s Sunshine Preschool Open House. Sunshine Preschool at Lil’ Friends Learning Center. Sunshine Preschool is a place of comfort where all children feel confident to learn at their own pace. Encouraging creativity and providing a place where children can express themselves, the children are encouraged and guided in intellectual, physical and emotional growth a safe, nurturing ac caring environment. During the Open House, parents and students will meet the Preschool Teacher, Julie Vander Velde, and receive a parent packet. Cookies and punch will be provided.s 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. 3107 Hayes Street, Jackson. Functional Training for Parkinson’s. A new outdoor group exercise class for those with Parkinson’s disease. Tuesdays at…

Michigan Reports 1,156 Coronavirus Cases Today (Sun & Mon), State Total Now 107,371

September 7, 2020

(September 7, 2020 4:42 PM) Michigan reported 1,156 coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases Sunday and Monday, with the state reported total now at 107,371. The State of Michigan is reporting 4 COVID-19-related deaths Sunday and Monday, with the state total at at 6,538. State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 9/4/2020): 80,678. This information is updated Monday through Saturday at 3 p.m., with COVID-19 results included as of 10 a.m. Monday reports include Sunday data.

Jackson County Cumulative Report: 855 COVID-19 Positive Cases and 40 Deaths

September 7, 2020

(September 7, 2020 12:09 PM) The Jackson County Health Department released the COVID-19 positive numbers for Jackson County. As of 12 PM today, there are 855 positive cases (cumulative), and 40 deaths (cumulative)*. There are 8 new cases and 1 new death since Saturday’s report. Cumulative recovered, as of September 7, 2020: 673** Effective this past weekend, there is a change in the days when numbers are posted by the health department. In keeping with the new schedule stated by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) in this press release, numbers will no longer be posted on Sundays. The cumulative numbers posted on Monday will include the data from Sunday and Monday The Michigan Department of Corrections is reporting as of 5:30 PM August 28, there are 1,676 confirmed positive cases at Jackson facilities and 158 confirmed positive staff cases. MDOC positive case numbers are cumulative. As of 8 AM September 3, there are 6 persons at Henry Ford Allegiance Health being treated as inpatients for COVID-19. The Jackson County Township map and recovery data will be posted each Monday at the same time as the number data. **Recovered is defined as the number of persons with…

Monday, September 7, 2020

September 7, 2020

JTV News presents The Morning Show. Andy and Bart’s guests: Jake Taylor, Athletic Trainer @ Vandercook Lake High School, for Orthopaedic Rehab Specialists. John Willis, City of Jackson, Chief Equity Officer. 9 AM and 11 AM. (replay from September 2 ) Today on The Bart Hawley Show: Dr. Courtland Keteyian, Vice President, Population Health & Preventive Medicine Specialist, Henry Ford Allegiance Health; Julie Hand, Jackson College, JC Now; Monica Moser, Jackson Community Foundation; Deb Davies, Local Book Author ‘Northern Light’. 1, 5, 8, and 11 PM; 2 and 5 AM Tuesday. (replay from September 2)

Events of Monday, September 7, 2020

September 7, 2020

Bright Walls “Bright Spots”. Bright Walls is bringing you more “bright spots” to help get through 2020! Three artists from the United States will be in Jackson from September 6–13. They will be painting murals on buildings in town that allow for appropriate social distancing and we hope you’ll swing by during or after their stay to enjoy the art! Special thanks to Henry Ford Allegiance Health, Consumers Energy and Jackson Anchor Initiative for partnering with us in this unexpected and off-year to bring #JacksonMI something special. Details on locations, safety procedures, artist lineup here. Jackson County Parks will NOT have any “End of Summer” events for Labor Day weekend due to COVID-19. The Cascades Falls will be open Monday 8 PM to 11 PM. The Splash Pad will be open Monday 11 AM to 7 PM. Cascades Humane Society “Wine & Whiskers”. This year, Wine & Whiskers offers an individualized experience. You choose when to attend! Anytime between now and the end of September. Sandhill Crane Vineyards. $30 per ticket, 2 glasses of wine, complementary wine glass and Charcuterie plate provided. Sponsored by County National Bank. Tickets at chspets.org.

Michigan Reports 838 Coronavirus Cases Today, State Total Now 106,215

September 5, 2020

(September 5, 2020 3:31 PM) Michigan reported 838 coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 106,215. The State of Michigan is reporting 8* COVID-19-related death today, with the state total at at 6,534. *The deaths announced today include 3 deaths identified during a Vital Records review. See cumulative data page for more information. State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 9/4/2020): 80,678. This information is updated daily at 3 p.m., with COVID-19 results included as of 10 a.m.

Governor Whitmer Extends Executive Orders Protecting Grocery Store Workers, Nursing Home Residents and Staff from COVID-19

September 5, 2020

(September 5, 2020 12:34 PM) Today, Governor Whitmer signed Executive Orders 2020-178 and 2020-179 to continue to protect frontline workers in grocery stores, pharmacies, and long-term care facilities. The governor’s order continues to require stores provide two hours a week of reserved shopping time for vulnerable populations, to protect consumers and employees at grocery stores and pharmacies. Executive Order 2020-179 will carry on protections for both staff and residents by requiring strong health and safety precautions such as testing, cleaning and disinfecting, PPE, and social distancing. “Michigan has worked hard to fight COVID-19, but the fight is not over yet. We can’t let our guard down and must continue to step up to do our part to slow the spread of the virus and save lives. Frontline workers in our hospitals, grocery stores, nursing homes, and more have put their own lives on the line to protect our families,” said Governor Whitmer. “By extending these orders, we can protect our frontline heroes and most vulnerable populations from this virus and ensure they are able to work and live in a safe environment.” Executive Order 2020-179 continues through September 30 and maintains the strong infection control protocols in nursing homes the governor put in place at the outset of this crisis, and protects residents from eviction and employees…

Jackson County Cumulative Report: 847 COVID-19 Positive Cases and 39 Deaths

September 5, 2020

(September 5, 2020 12:30 PM) The Jackson County Health Department released the COVID-19 positive numbers for Jackson County. As of 12 PM today, there are 847 positive cases (cumulative), and 39 deaths (cumulative)*. There are 11 new cases since yesterday’s report. Cumulative recovered, as of September 5, 2020: 671** Effective this weekend, there will be a change in the days when numbers are posted by the health department. In keeping with the new schedule stated by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) in this press release, numbers will no longer be posted on Sundays. The cumulative numbers posted on Monday will include the data from Sunday and Monday The Michigan Department of Corrections is reporting as of 5:30 PM August 28, there are 1,676 confirmed positive cases at Jackson facilities and 158 confirmed positive staff cases. MDOC positive case numbers are cumulative. As of 8 AM September 3, there are 6 persons at Henry Ford Allegiance Health being treated as inpatients for COVID-19. The Jackson County Township map and recovery data will be posted each Monday at the same time as the number data. **Recovered is defined as the number of persons with a confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis…

Saturday, September 5 – Sunday, September 6, 2020

September 5, 2020

This weekend on The Locker Room presented by County National Bank: JTV Sports in 60. Hanover Horton vs. Bath 2010 Regional Semifinal from Flint Burton Atherton. The Comets advance in the basketball tournament on a buzzer beater from HH great Sam Spink. Flashback Weekend on the Art Moehn Auto Group Sports Weekend: Saturday 1 PM Lumen Christi vs Kalamazoo United 3:30 PM Napoleon vs Columbia Central 7 PM Ann Arbor Huron vs Jackson 9:30 PM Northwest vs Western Sunday 1 PM Michigan Center vs Grass Lake 3:30 PM Coldwater vs Lumen Christi 7 PM Tecumseh vs Jackson 9:30 PM Blissfield vs Columbia Central

City of Jackson Weekly Construction Update

September 4, 2020

Martin Luther King, Jr Drive near Mason Street. JTV photo. (September 4, 2020 6:07 PM) The City of Jackson has released the weekly update on various construction projects underway. Street reconstruction project on Martin Luther King Jr Drive between Morrell Street and Mason Street: Of late, multiple tasks have been under construction concurrently and the rate of progress has accelerated. Early in the past week, a concrete crew poured the footer for the wall that will encircle the center island of the roundabout at Morrell. That crew is currently placing forms for the actual wall itself. Concrete for the wall will be poured early to mid next week. For the past week, a separate concrete crew has been building new curbs and sidewalks and driveways on Morrell Street between Orchard Place and Cooley Place. This work will continue next week on Martin Luther King Jr Drive between Morrell and Biddle. This same crew will build the curbs and decorative apron around the inside of the roundabout once the wall has been poured and the forms removed. In the past week, an excavation crew removed the pavement on Martin Luther King Jr Drive between Biddle and Mason and started the process…

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