Basketball, Volleyball Seasons Canceled for Jackson College Jets
(January 11, 2021 4:11 PM) With the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, Jackson College’s Leadership Council has decided to cancel the men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball seasons. In July, the College shifted all close-contact sports to the winter semester. After careful consideration, plans have changed for these three sports, which will be canceled. A protocol is being established for men’s and women’s bowling and hopes are to allow the spring outdoor sports -- baseball, softball, golf, and soccer -- to continue. “Simply put, with the number of COVID-19 cases and the emergence of a highly contagious strain, we didn’t feel it would be safe for our students,” said Jeremy Frew, vice president of instruction and student services. “We didn’t think there was a safe way to have the seasons.” All sports this season have received an NJCAA blanket waiver and will not have the 2020-‘21 year count towards their two seasons of eligibility at the two-year level. Jackson College classes continue primarily online as the winter semester begins, with limited in-person labs offered with careful protocols in place. Leadership and the College’s Reintegration Task Force continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation with hopes to allow more in-person classes for later in…
American 1 Credit Union Upgrades their Digital Platforms
(January 11, 2021 4:02 PM) American 1 Credit Union today announced several upgrades to their digital platforms. American 1 Credit Union has opened five new branches since 2017 along with a new Contact Center. With that focus on adding physical locations over the past several years, the American 1 Executive Team and Board of Directors have now shifted their attention to improving members’ digital experience. “The ability to perform everyday banking needs in a contactless and digital way has become increasingly necessary over the past few years – even prior to the pandemic,” said Chairman of the American 1 Board Phil Hoffman. “Upgrading our banking technology platforms not only provides additional convenience for our membership, but necessary security enhancements as well.” Over the past year, American 1 focused on many digital upgrades to positively impact the member experience as it pertains to security, efficiency, and functionality. “Being boldly convenient is a priority for us. Over the past few years we focused on brick and mortar, but in 2020 we turned our focus to digital strategies. Especially since the onset of a pandemic, there is an even greater need for improved digital experiences, and we are thankful that all of these…
Michigan Reports 4,536* Coronavirus Cases Today, State Total Now 523,618
(January 11, 2021 3:29 PM) Michigan reported 4,536* coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 523,618. Michigan is reporting 47 COVID-19-related deaths today with the state total at 13,401. *Note on cases (01/11/21): Today’s daily case count represents new referrals of confirmed cases to the MDSS since Saturday, January 9th. Over the two days, Sunday and Monday, the average number of new confirmed cases is 2,268 per day. State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 1/8/21): 415,079. 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.
