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Michigan Reports 4,222 Coronavirus Cases Today, State Total Now 488,144

(December 30, 2020 3:20 PM) Michigan reported 4,222 coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 488.144. Michigan is reporting 51 COVID-19-related deaths today, with the state total at 12,333.  *Note: Data will be updated on 12/30 and 1/2. It will not be updated on 12/31 or 1/1 due to the holiday. State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 12/23/2020): 318,389. 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. 

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Governor Whitmer Signs and Vetoes Series of Bills

(December 30, 2020 3:15 PM) Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed and vetoed a series of bills today. The bills are outlined below.    Bill  Description   Sponsor  Signed Bills   HB 6313  Amends the Occupational Code to allow a one-time extension to the license cycle for real estate professionals, for the purpose of continuing education requirements.  Rep. Thomas Albert (R- Lowell)   SB 1090  Amends the Support and Parenting Time Enforcement Act to abate, or suspend, child support responsibilities if the payer will be incarcerated for at least 180 consecutive days and will not have the ability to pay the support.  Senator John Bizon (R- Battle Creek)  SB 1091  Amends the Friend of the Court Act to add a new section that requires monthly support payment be abated, by operation of law, when the parent becomes incarcerated for 180 days or more and has no ability to pay support.  Senator John Bizon (R- Battle Creek)  SB 1109  Creates an appeals board within the Michigan Veterans Facility Authority (MVFA) to hear appeals regarding admissions decisions, involuntary dismissals, and requests for interment. Membership on this board would first be offered to the current members of the board of managers, who currently oversee Michigan veteran homes and facilities.  Senator Winnie Brinks (D- Grand Rapids)   SB 1110  Modifies the Michigan Veterans’…

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Jackson County Cumulative Report: 7,511 COVID-19 Positive Cases and 152 Deaths

(December 30, 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 7,511 positive cases (cumulative), and 152 deaths (cumulative)*.     There are 85 new cases since yesterday’s report. Cumulative recovered, as of December 30, 2020:  5,053** The cumulative numbers posted on Mondays include the data from Sunday and Monday.  Recovered numbers are being posted as received. The Michigan Department of Corrections is reporting as of 3:00 PM December 23, there are 4,033 confirmed positive cases at Jackson facilities and 483 confirmed positive staff cases.  MDOC positive case numbers are cumulative. As of 4 PM December 28, there 43 persons at Henry Ford Allegiance Health being treated as inpatients for COVID-19. Note:  Jackson County will post COVID-19 data daily by mid-afternoon, Monday-Saturday, keeping with the schedule established by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). The cumulative numbers posted on Monday will include the data from Sunday and Monday.  Recovered numbers are being posted as received.  Epicurve data and Township maps are also posted on Mondays by 3:30 PM. *These numbers do not reflect any cases or deaths identified through Michigan Department of Corrections.  Their…

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Events of Wednesday, December 30, 2020

Nite Lites Drive Thru Christmas Light Show.  Every night through December 31, 2020.  Michigan International Speedway.  US 12 Entrance Only.  12626 US-12, Brooklyn.  Hours:  Sunday thru Thursday, 5:30 PM to 9 PM.  Friday and Saturday 5:30 PM to 10 PM. Pricing: $25 per car/vehicle (Sunday thru Thursday), $30 per car/vehicle (Friday & Saturday).  $45 per limo/motorhome/mini bus.  $100 per tour bus.  Most credit cards accepted.  We DO NOT accept "tap and go" cards or Apple Pay. Spirited:  Prohibition in America.  Ella Sharp Museum.  "Spirited: Prohibition in America”.  On view until January 7, this exhibition explores the tumultuous time in American history, when flappers and suffragists, bootleggers and temperance lobbyists, and legends, such as Al Capone and Carry Nation, took sides in this battle against the bottle. Learn more at ellasharpmuseum.org/exhibits.  View our regular business hours & holiday hours before your visit:  ellasharpmuseum.org/visit. Center Stage Jackson Auditions:  The Tempest.  Center Stage Jackson is still accepting self tapes/video auditions through JANUARY 1st for our virtual production of THE TEMPEST, directed by Sara Long!  We are seeking adults and youth age 12+, all genders! Around 15 actors are needed for this production. From auditions to rehearsals, to the recorded performance, everything will be done…

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Wednesday, December 30, 2020

The Morning Show.  Andy and Bart’s guests:  Dr. Donna O'Neill, Infectious Disease Specialist.  The Chamber Connection with Tim Booth and Craig Hatch, Jackson County Chamber of Commerce.  9 AM and 11 AM. Wednesday on The Bart Hawley Show:  Rashmi Travis, Health Officer, Jackson Co. Health Dept.;  Nathan Martin, Marathon Olympic Hopeful;  Aaron King, Northwest High Student/Vocal Dimension;  The Bickel Family, Performing Holiday Music and Auld Lang Syne;  Ric Walton, The Walton Insurance Group.  1, 5, 8, 11 PM; 2, 5 AM.

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Girls Volleyball, Lower Peninsula Girls Swimming & Diving to Restart Jan. 4

(December 29, 2020 4:19 PM) The remaining 32 teams in the Michigan High School Athletic Association Girls Volleyball Tournament and individuals from 128 schools who have qualified for the Lower Peninsula Girls Swimming & Diving Finals will restart their postseasons Monday, Jan. 4, with championship events for both concluding Jan. 16. Participants in both sports must take part in a rapid testing pilot program created by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). Athletes, coaches and other team personnel directly involved in practice and competition must test three times per week using BinaxNOW antigen tests that produce results within 15 minutes. Teams and individuals in both sports must complete one round of negative COVID-19 tests before beginning practice. Football teams still participating in the MHSAA Football Playoffs also are taking part in the rapid testing pilot program and scheduled to begin full-contact practice as soon as they complete a round of negative testing this week. The Girls Volleyball Tournament will pick up with Quarterfinals on Jan. 12, followed by Semifinals on Jan. 14-15 and Finals on Jan. 16. Semifinals and Finals will be played at Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek. The Girls Swimming & Diving Tournament will conclude…

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