Month: January 2021 | Page 10

Jackson Area Career Center announces new Dean of Student Services

January 22, 2021

(January 22, 2021 11:46 AM) The Jackson Area Career Center has announced a new Dean of Student Services following the retirement of Ron Kinch in late December 2020. Lauren Sager, M.Ed will officially begin her new position on Monday, January 25. Mrs. Sager was previously one of three Cosmetology instructors, a position she’s held since 2013. “As a teacher, Lauren has actively participated and led various committees and professional development opportunities for our staff. Also as one of the cosmetology teachers, she has helped to make our program one of the best in the state, with consistently high numbers of students who are able to obtain their cosmetology licenses upon completion of the program,” said Principal Dr. Mark Pogliano. “Lauren will be bringing some new ideas to aid in improving the overall success of all Career Center students, along with her continued high-energy and enthusiasm for working with both staff and students.” Mrs. Sager’s connection to the Career Center started when she was 15 years old, when she enrolled in the Cosmetology program. After earning her Cosmetologist license, Mrs. Sager completed her bachelor’s degree in Multidisciplinary Studies at Siena Heights University and earned a master’s degree in Education from Wayne…

Governor Whitmer Press Conference and PowerPoint, January 22nd 2021

January 22, 2021

(January 22, 2021 11:11 AM) Following last week’s announcement about the plan to reopen indoor dining, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) released its next epidemic order today, which continues the department’s fact-based approach to reopening activities, and goes into effect on Monday, Feb. 1. The order will allow for indoor dining at restaurants with certain requirements; concessions at casinos, movie theaters and stadiums; personal services requiring mask removal; and non-residential gatherings of up to 10 people from two households. The new order will last three weeks, until Sunday, Feb. 21. To view Dr. Khaldun’s PowerPoint presentation from today, click the link below: 1.22.2021 PPT.pdf

Indoor Dining Reopens February 1; 25% Capacity and 10 PM Closing

January 22, 2021

(January 22, 2021 9:39 AM) Following last week’s announcement about the plan to reopen indoor dining, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) released its next epidemic order today, which continues the department’s fact-based approach to reopening activities, and goes into effect on Monday, Feb. 1. The order will allow for indoor dining at restaurants with certain requirements; concessions at casinos, movie theaters and stadiums; personal services requiring mask removal; and non-residential gatherings of up to 10 people from two households. The new order will last three weeks, until Sunday, Feb. 21. “The pause has worked. The efforts we have made together to protect our families, frontline workers and hospitals have dramatically reduced cases and we have saved lives. Now, we are confident that starting February 1, restaurants can resume indoor dining with safety measures in place,” said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. “Michigan continues to be a national leader in fighting this virus, and we must continue working to keep it that way. One of the most important things Michiganders can do is to make a plan to get the safe and effective vaccine when it’s available to you. And as always, mask up and maintain six feet of social distancing. We will end this pandemic together.” “We are pleased to see the improvements in case rates, hospitalizations and percent positivity…

Events of January 22, 23, and 24, 2021

January 22, 2021

Red Cross Blood Drives. The American Red Cross and the National Football League are teaming up this January, during National Blood Donor Month, to urge individuals – especially those who have recovered from COVID-19 – to give blood and to help tackle the national convalescent plasma shortage. Right now, more donors are needed to help hospital patients. During this critical time, the Red Cross and NFL are thrilled to offer all those who come to donate an opportunity to receive a special thank you this month. Those who come to donate blood or platelets this January will be automatically entered to win two tickets to next year’s Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles.* In addition, those who come to give January 1-20, will also be automatically entered to win the Big Game at Home package for an awesome viewing experience safely at home, with a 65-inch television and a $500 gift card to put toward food and fun.** Individuals can schedule an appointment to give blood today with the American Red Cross by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or activating the Blood Scheduling Skill for Amazon Alexa. BLOOD DRIVE SCHEDULE 1/22/2021: 12 p.m. – 5:45 p.m., Jackson American…

Friday, January 22, 2021

January 22, 2021

JTV News presents The Morning Show. Today, Andy and Bart’s guests: Dr. Donna O'Neill, Infectious Disease Specialist, The PIIC Center. The Chamber Connection, Pat O'Dowd & Jeremiah Hephzibah, Big Guy Catering. 9 AM and 11 AM. Today on The Bart Hawley Show: Paul & Karol Buchholz, Lloyd Ganton Retirement Centers; Richard Goldfarb, Disaster Program Manager, American Red Cross; Dr. John Smarch, Smarch Chiropractic; Brooke Morse, Staff Photographer, Meet the JTV Staff; Entertainment Correspondent Dave DeBaker, Ric Walton, Walton Insurance Group. 1, 5, 8, and 11 PM; 2 and 5 AM. Replay from January 21, 2021

MDHHS, Washtenaw County Health Department Identify Two More COVID-19 B.1.1.7 Variant Cases Linked to Earlier Case

January 21, 2021

(January 21, 2021 9:17 PM) Additional cases of B.1.1.7. have been identified in two adult females living in Washtenaw County who were in close contact with the first person in Michigan to be diagnosed with the COVID-19 variant. All three individuals are associated with the University of Michigan. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Washtenaw County Health Department are announcing detection at the U-M laboratory of the two additional variant cases. The cases were among individuals who were close contacts of an adult woman living in Washtenaw County who tested positive for the variant after traveling to the United Kingdom, where B.1.1.7 originated. MDHHS announced the first case of the variant on Saturday. A total of seven additional cases are linked to that case. It is not yet known whether five other close contacts who have tested positive for COVID-19 are infected with the variant. All eight were directed to isolate. B.1.1.7. is believed to be more contagious, but there has been no indication that it affects the clinical outcomes or disease severity compared to the SARS-CoV-2 virus that has been circulating across the United States for months. “Because this variant is more contagious, we have…

Jackson College Tiny Homes to Welcome Families to Campus

January 21, 2021

Tiny Homes were delivered to the Jackson College campus in September, 2020. Courtesy Jackson College. (January 21, 2021 5:38 PM) Today, Jackson College announced Campus View 4 tiny homes, a living and learning community, will open in March 2021. These new residences are designed to welcomes students with families to live on Jackson College’s Central Campus. Tiny homes will feature holistic student support to help parents change their lives while achieving a college associate degree. Four of six tiny homes arrived on campus in November 2020, with two more Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant homes to be delivered soon. The first four homes are ready for move-in, while the remaining two will need site and utility work to be ready for occupants. Unique among community colleges, the College has offered student housing for traditional-aged single students since 2007. Tiny homes allow even more students to live on campus and succeed in their education. Campus View 4 will be open to: Single students with dependent children; Legally married students with dependent children; Domestic partners with dependent children. To qualify, students should be enrolled full-time in the fall, winter and spring semesters. Housing contracts will be 12-month terms, in order to…