Consumers Energy and Attorney General Dana Nessel: Tens of Millions of Dollars Available to Pay Winter Bills
(March 15, 2021 9:16 AM) Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Consumers Energy are launching a public campaign today to ensure Michigan residents take advantage of tens of millions in federal, state and local dollars that will help households and small businesses pay winter heating bills. “No one should go without warmth or comfort in their own home when they can have access to so many dollars here in Michigan, starting with a single phone call,” Nessel said. “We know February’s brutal cold is leaving our friends and neighbors with high energy bills, but they should know they can take action now that can make a huge difference.” “Consumers Energy is working right now to help many Michiganders who could use support due to the twin challenges of the pandemic and the cold snap,” said Lauren Youngdahl Snyder, Consumers Energy’s vice president of customer experience. “The new federal stimulus and other sources are making tens of millions of dollars available to help with energy bills.” Nessel and Michigan’s largest energy provider are teaming up after two weeks of especially cold temperatures in February caused furnaces to run more often than usual. The cost of that heat will be reflected in…
Monday, March 15, 2021
JTV News presents The Morning Show. Today, Andy Hawley and Jenifer Scanlon’s guests: Phil Tripp, Tripp's Auto Shop & Ceramic Pro. Wyatt Andrews, Head Brew Master, Grand River Brewery. Brandi Kinch, Jackson School of the Arts & Irish Step Dancers, Kaylee Griffith & Sarah Jack. 9 AM and 11 AM. Today on The Bart Hawley Show: Sen. Mike Shirkey, State Senator, 16th Distr. MI; Angelita Gunn, Executive Director, AWARE; Jaimie Thomson, Realtor, The Brokerage House; Matt Snell, Director of Choirs, Northwest High School. 1, 5, 8, and 11 PM; 2 and 5 AM. .
Events of Monday, March 15, 2021
Henry Ford Allegiance Health Cancer Prevention Event. Henry Ford Allegiance Health is hosting a Facebook Live Q and A about preventing colorectal cancer. This live event takes place Monday, March 15 from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Join general surgeon Christopher Pfeifer, DO; gastroenterologist Vishal Gupta, MD, and registered nurse Donna Long, to learn how to reduce your risk for colon cancer. No registration is required for this free community event. Everyone is welcome. Go to Facebook.com/AllegianceHealth to join this informative Q & A session on Monday, March 15. Our Town Meal Distribution Program. 4 PM to 6 PM. Martin L. King, Jr. Center. The Our Town Meal Distribution Program is ready to help anyone with a need. Here are the key details community members need to know about receiving free meals: Come to the MLK Center at 1107 Adrian St. in Jackson from 4-6 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays through April 9, 2021. Please do not line up in your vehicle before 3:30 p.m. the day of distribution. If you come in a vehicle, please stay in your vehicle and follow signs to the distribution area. Walk-ups are welcome, but please be prepared to wait in line and social…
Lewis Has Triple Whammy in COVID-19 Related Seasons
Alyna Lewis, center, of Western High School listens to her coach during a timeout in a contest on Saturday against Columbia Central. Photo by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports. By Jeff Steers JTV Sports (March 13, 2021 5:43 PM) It was nearly a year to the day that Western High School varsity basketball player Alyna Lewis was in her sixth-hour class dreaming of playing in the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 2 regional basketball final. Members of her team, fellow students, and coaches were fired up about playing conference foes Marshall High School in the regional final. A win would mean the school’s first girls’ basketball regional title and a trip to the quarterfinals. But the Panthers never had a chance to tip off against the Redhawks – a team they had already beaten twice in Interstate-8 Conference play. COVID-19 brought the whole world to nearly a stand still in mid-March and has been a constant in the United State since. But Lewis understands the ramifications of the virus that has killed more than 500,000 Americans in the last year. It has hit her personally, testing positive for COVID-19 just before the regional cross country race last fall. “The…
Columbia Central vs Western Girls Basketball 3-13-21 | Photo Gallery
MHSAA girls' basketball Columbia Central at Western, March 13, 2021. CCHS won 49-48. Photos by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports. To order prints or downloads, click here. [ngg src="galleries" ids="924" display="pro_blog_gallery"]MHSAA girls' basketball Columbia Central at Western, March 13, 2021. CCHS won 49-48. Photos by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports. To order prints or downloads, click here.
Michigan Reports 1,659 Coronavirus Cases Today, State Total Now 607,437
(March 13, 2021 3:02 PM) Michigan reported 1,659 coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 607,437. Michigan is reporting 38* COVID-19-related death today with the state total at 15,774. *The deaths announced today includes 30 deaths identified during a Vital Records review. See cumulative data page for more information. State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 3/12/21): 556,697. 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: 9,587 COVID-19 Positive Cases and 220 Deaths
(March 13, 2021 12:00 PM) The Jackson County Health Department released the COVID-19 positive numbers for Jackson County. As of 12:00 PM today, there are 9,587 positive cases (cumulative), and 220 deaths (cumulative)*. There are 24 new cases and 1 new death since yesterday’s report. Cumulative recovered, as of March 13: 8788** 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 4:30 PM March 5, there are 4,883 confirmed positive cases at Jackson facilities and 584 confirmed positive staff cases. MDOC positive case numbers are cumulative. As of March 9, there are 14 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…
Saturday, March 13 – Sunday, March 14, 2021
This weekend on The Locker Room presented by County National Bank: JTV Sports Game Breakdown. JTV Sports breaks down match-ups Onsted vs. Columbia Central boys, Hanover-Horton vs. Grass Lake boys and Reading vs. Concord boys basketball. This weekend, JTV presents high school boys basketball on the Art Moehn Auto Group Sports Weekend. Saturday 1 PM Onsted vs Columbia Central 3 PM Reading vs Concord 7 PM Onsted vs Columbia Central 9 PM Grass Lake vs Napoleon Sunday 1 PM Grass Lake vs Napoleon 3 PM Reading vs Concord 7 PM Grass Lake vs Napoleon 9 PM Onsted vs Columbia Central
Addison vs Michigan Center Girls Basketball 3-12-21 | Photo Gallery
MHSAA girls basketball Addison at Michigan Center High School, March 12, 2021. MCHS won. Photos by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports. To order prints or downloads, click here. [ngg src="galleries" ids="923" display="pro_blog_gallery"]MHSAA girls basketball Addison at Michigan Center High School, March 12, 2021. MCHS won. Photos by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports. To order prints or downloads, click here.