“Bright Walls” Mural Chosen for Exhibit at U.S. Embassy in Beijing
(May 17, 2021 9:40AM) The U.S. Embassy in Beijing launched Art for the People, a brand new public art exhibit recreating large public murals from the streets of the U.S.A. onto the streets of Beijing. 23 murals from across the United States were chosen for display, including a Jackson Bright Walls mural by Clay McAndrews, Founder of the Bright Walls Mural Festival. This exhibition is the first of its kind to decorate the exterior walls of the U.S. Embassy compound. In announcing the project, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said: “We want a U.S.-China relationship that includes space for direct, honest, and robust public engagement. Art for the People represents the diversity of American society. It also embodies our deep commitment to genuine exchange with the Chinese people.” McAndrews was surprised when he was contacted by the U.S. Embassy and initially thought it was not legitimate. “When I first got her (Sanny Wroblewski, a multimedia specialist at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing) email I literally thought it was a scam. I tried looking up the woman online and couldn’t find her anywhere. She said her husband worked in secret service and they have worked at U.S. embassies all over the…
Federal, State Tax Filing Deadline is Today
( May 17, 2021 8:54 AM) With taxpayers required to either e-file or mail their federal and state individual income tax returns by midnight tonight, the Michigan Department of Treasury has some tips to help last-minute filers submit an accurate return. “There is still time to file your state individual income tax return,” said Deputy State Treasurer Glenn White, who oversees Treasury's Revenue Services programs. “Please thoroughly complete your state tax return and don’t rush. An inaccurate return could lead to processing delays.” To ensure an accurate income tax return is filed with the state of Michigan: File electronically. Taxpayers can go to www.michigan.gov/mifastfile to learn more about e-filing options. Mail a paper return to the right address. To avoid processing delays, paper filers should carefully follow tax form instructions when sending a paper return to a specific address. Fill in all requested information clearly. When entering information on the tax return, take the time to ensure information is accurate and easy to read. Review all figures. While software catches and prevents many errors on e-filed returns, math errors remain common on paper returns. Get the right routing and account numbers. Requesting direct deposit of a state tax refund is convenient and enables the taxpayer to access…
Extreme Dodge Jackson County Scoreboard for May 16, 2021
Stuard finishes 39th at AT&T Byron Nelson tournament Napoleon High School graduate Brian Stuard finished tied for 39th at the AT&T Byron Nelson Classic Tournament near Dallas, Texas. He finished with a 1-under-par round of 71 on Sunday and finished the tournament at 12-under par. It is only the third time this season Stuard has been under par for all four rounds at a PGA tour event. He earned $31,185 for his efforts this past week. Stuard is not on the list of players competing at the PGA Championship this week. LaMarre gets start with N.Y. Yankees Coaches tell players to be ready … someone is only one play away from being in the spotlight. Ryan LaMarre found himself there on Sunday. New York Yankee Aaron Hicks was diagnosed with a torn tendon in his left hand. LaMarre was called up late on Saturday and got a start on Sunday for the Yankees. Pinstripe Alley reported that Manager Aaron Boone told reporters that Hicks would indeed head to the injured list. Hicks took some batting practice swings on Saturday and it just was not good enough to justify keeping him around. The Yankees are still hoping that he does not have to…
Events of Monday, May 17, 2021
Community Shred Day. 11 AM to 1 PM. Meade Wheeler Financial Group will host a Community Shred Day on Monday, May 17, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 2212 Fourth Street, near Parkside Middle School in Jackson. Meade Wheeler Financial Group is offering this shred service free of charge. Local residents and businesses are invited to bring personal documents for secure, on-site shredding. Meade Wheeler will be providing refreshments and asks that all who attend wear masks and follow current safety guidelines. A mobile shred unit will be on hand to destroy documents on-site. People will be able to watch their documents being shredded. For those who cannot attend the actual event, secured shred bins will be available for disposing of personal documents in the Meade Wheeler Financial Group’s office May 10th-17th during normal business hours, Monday- Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Step to the Beat Virtual 5K. American 1 Credit Union and Jackson YMCA members can use code “MEMBER5” for $5 off registration. This virtual 5K benefits the American Heart Association. An event of the Henry Ford Allegiance Health “Get Moving!” 5K Run/Walk Series. Step to the beat and…
Monday, May 17, 2021
JTV News presents The Morning Show. Today, Andy and Jenifer’s guests: Dr. David Kolde, Henry Ford Allegiance Health Family Medicine. Phil Fischmeister, Director of Golf, Cascades Golf Course. Erin Parsons, Aquatics Coordinator, Jackson YMCA. 9 AM and 11 AM. Today on The Bart Hawley Show: Sen. Mike Shirkey, State Senator, 16th Distr. MI; Clevester Moten, Jackson College Public Administration & Management Program; Shane Malmquist, President, Jackson Preparatory & Early College; April Gasbarre, JDRF & Makena L'Huillier, One Walk on Wheels; Brian Elliott, Advocacy & Accessibility Mgr., disAbility Connections. 1, 5, 8, and 11 PM; 2 and 5 AM.
Extreme Dodge Jackson County Scoreboard for May 15, 2021
Baseball Bob Wright Memorial Baseball Invitational Championship Lumen Christi 16, Western 1: Players on the Lumen Christi Catholic School bench were asking why Brody Dalton wanted to play football in college. He is a good baseball player. Dalton hit a home run and knocked in four runs in the Bob Wright Memorial Baseball Invitational championship game at Jackson High School on Saturday. The Titans exploded for eight runs in the fifth inning to pull out the win in the championship game. Garrett Swan hit a grand slam home run in the inning for Lumen Christi (12-5). Owen Garcia earned the pitching win for Lumen Christi as he pitched four innings and struck out two batters. Michael Herrington pitched four innings for Western (13-5) and struck out two batters. Opening rounds Western 8, Northwest 3: The Panthers scored two runs in the first inning and four more in the sixth to break open a close game in the opening round of the Bob Wright Memorial Baseball Invitational. Cal and Cole Sharp each had a pair of RBIs for Western in the rivalry win. Ryan Nichols picked up the pitching win for Western. Koby Castle had two hits for the Mounties. Western…
Lumen Christi vs Western Baseball Bob Wright Invitational 5-15-21 | Photo Gallery
MHSAA baseball Lumen vs. Western, Bob Wright Invitational 05-15-2021. Photos by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports. For prints or downloads, click here. [ngg src="galleries" ids="1084" display="pro_blog_gallery"]MHSAA baseball Lumen vs. Western, Bob Wright Invitational 05-15-2021. Photos by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports. For prints or downloads, click here.
Area Baseball Community Honors Bob Wright
Frances Wright accepts a plaque and poster from Jackson High School Athletic Director Jack Fairly prior to the championship game in the Bob Wright Memorial Baseball Invitational. Photo by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports By Jeff Steers JTV Sports Most everyone who has played baseball in Jackson County in the last 60-plus years probably ran across Bob Wright a time or two. He spent 57 years teaching the game of baseball to high-school aged students. Wright died on Jan. 21, 2021, at the age of 92. The tournament named after him has been changed to the Bob Wright Memorial Baseball Invitational. Administrators at Jackson High School gave family members a plaque and a poster from Saturday’s event prior to the championship game. Lumen Christi defeated Western 16-1 to win the 2021 tournament. Wright is known as Mr. Jackson baseball in several coaching circles. After coaching and teaching at Wyoming Lee High School for eight years, Wright came back to the Jackson community to coach baseball and basketball at Jackson High School. During his 29-year tenure with the Vikings, his teams won several district and regional championships in both baseball and basketball. He would retire from coaching varsity sports in 1988 but…
Lumen Christi vs Jackson Baseball, Bob Wright Invitational 5-15-21 | Photo Gallery
MHSAA baseball Lumen Christi at Jackson (Bob Wright Memorial) 05-15-2021. Photos by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports. For prints or downloads, click here. [ngg src="galleries" ids="1083" display="pro_blog_gallery"]MHSAA baseball Lumen Christi at Jackson (Bob Wright Memorial) 05-15-2021. Photos by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports. For prints or downloads, click here.