Events of Thursday, November 5, 2020
D—Composed Online in Concert. The Jackson Symphony Orchestra is excited to be partnering with this chamber music group that will bring you songs honoring black culture and creativity through the work of black composers. The performance begins at 7:30 PM and afterwards join the musicians for a Q&A session over Zoom. This event is free and all you have to do is register here. We do encourage donations during the registration process as a way to help us continue to bring music and culture to the community. Jackson Storyfest. This year, the Jackson District Library is working with professional storytellers to bring the 33rd annual Jackson Storyfest virtually to schools, senior centers, and homes. The complete schedule of events including workshops, storytelling sessions, and the Storyfest Showcase is below. Silver Tales: Songs and Stories for the Young at Heart Nov. 5-18 “Gemini” – twin brothers San and Laz Slomovits, along with special guest Emily – will perform a mix of classic songs of the 60s and show tunes from Broadway musicals. This prerecorded video is available until November 18 on JDL’s Facebook Page and YouTube Channel. Storytelling Sessions Nov. 5-18 Performances by storytellers from around Michigan will be shared in local schools for Preschool…
Thursday, November 5, 2020
JTV News presents The Morning Show. Today, Andy and Bart’s guests: Dr. Donna O'Neill, Infectious Disease Specialist, The PIIC Center. Jeff Beal, Superintendent, Jackson Public Schools. The Chamber Connection with Pat O’Dowd and Angela Thompkins, Chief Diversity Officer, Consumers Energy. 9 AM and 11 AM. Today on The Bart Hawley Show: Dr. Alan Lazzara, ER Physician, HFAH; Jessica Warner, The Craft Agency; Nicole Bell, Michigan Works! Southeast, Chamber's Reach Hire Award; Joe Brandeberry, Recruit Specialized Staffing; Stu Kail, Director of Community Outreach & Marketing, The Walton Insurance Group. 1, 5, 8, and 11 PM; 2 and 5 AM.
Incumbents Hold Seats in State, U.S. House
64th District State Representative Julie Alexander. (November 4, 2020 8:12 PM) 64th District State Representative Julie Alexander and 65th District State Representative Sarah Lightner both easily won re-election. Alexander defeated Sandra Hofman-Kingston 24,879 to 15,125 to win her 3rd and final two-year term. Lightner wins her second term, defeating Nancy Smith, 31,451 to 17,128. The district includes portions of Eaton, Jackson and Lenawee Counties, and Lightner lead in all three counties. 7th District Congressman Tim Walberg won his 7th term, defeating Democratic challenger Gretchen Driskell. It was Driskell’s third run for the seat. Walberg won in 6 of the 7 counties that make up the district. Driskell’s best showing was in Washtenaw County, taking 52% of the vote total in the race. Walberg’s victory margin was its widest this year over Driskell, 227,514 to 159,746. Walberg claimed victory shortly after midnight on Wednesday, saying in a statement, "It has been an honor to have earned the votes of so many across the 7th District. Despite the challenges of the coronavirus, we benefited from an incredible swell of grassroots support. This campaign, our grassroots volunteers worked tirelessly to help spread my pro-jobs message."
Jackson County Cumulative Report: 2216 COVID-19 Positive Cases and 68 Deaths
(November 4, 2020 5:37 PM) The Jackson County Health Department released the COVID-19 positive numbers for Jackson County. As of 5:30 PM today, there are 2,216 positive cases (cumulative), and 68 deaths (cumulative)*. There are 104 new cases since yesterday's report. Cumulative recovered, as of November 4, 2020: 1203** The Michigan Department of Corrections is reporting as of 6:30 PM October 30, there are 1,707 confirmed positive cases at Jackson facilities and 189 confirmed positive staff cases. MDOC positive case numbers are cumulative. As of 11 AM November 4, there 34 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. *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 939 42.4% Female 1271 57.4% Unknown 6 0.3% The Age group is reported as a percentage of the total…
Michigan Reports 4,101 Coronavirus Cases Today, State Total Now 192,096
(November 4, 2020 4:51 PM) Michigan reported 4,104 coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 192,096. Today's report of 4,104 new cases sets a record as the largest single-day increase since the pandemic began. The State of Michigan is reporting 19 COVID-19-related deaths today, with the state total at 7,419. State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 10/30/2020): 121,093. 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.
Salvation Army Launches Virtual Red Kettle Campaign
(November 4, 2020 3:32 PM) The Salvation Army of Jackson County launched the “Virtual Red Kettle” Campaign today running through December 31 at https://salarmy.us/jaxkettle. The traditional “Red Kettle Campaign” with the majority of the iconic - physical – Red Kettle Locations will start the day after Thanksgiving, November 27 and run until December 24. With the possibility of 50% fewer Salvation Army Red Kettles in Jackson County this year due to COVID-19, and demand for services increasing by up to 150% this Christmas, The Salvation Army of Jackson County is encouraging participation with the “Virtual Red Kettle” campaign. “This year - as always - it is our goal to serve all who come to us with need. With the possibility that The Salvation Army of Jackson County will see an 150% increase in demand our ability to meet this need may be limited and we are calling on our community to meet this challenge with us” - said Major Jose Tamayo, Corps Officer. “Setting-up a Salvation Army of Jackson County on-line “Virtual Red Kettle” is a completely safe and secure way for the public to support their neighbors in this time of great need,” said Brad Patterson, Development Director. “Virtual…
