MDOC Cumulative Report: 5,401 Confirmed Positive Cases at Jackson Facilities, 681 Confirmed Positive Jackson Staff
(May 3, 2021 9:39 AM) The Michigan Department of Corrections is reporting as of 5 PM April 30, there are 26,433 confirmed positive COVID-19 cumulative cases at facilities throughout the state. Of that statewide total, 5,401 of the confirmed positive cases are at Jackson facilities. Throughout the state corrections system, there are currently 255 active cases. In Jackson, there are 2,639 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases at Charles E. Egeler Reception and Guidance Center, at 1,218 Cooper Street Correctional Facility, 36 at Duane Waters Health Center, 963 at G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility, and 545 at Parnall Correctional Facility. All numbers are cumulative. Among staff, there are a total of 4,260 COVID-19 positive cases statewide. In Jackson, there are 240 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases among employees at Charles E. Egeler Reception and Guidance Center, 159 at Cooper Street Correctional Facility, 146 at G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility, 4 at Jackson Regional Warehouse, 5 at Jackson Regional Office, 2 at Jackson Training Center and 125 at Parnall Correctional Facility. All numbers are cumulative. There have been a total of 143 deaths (statewide) of prisoners who had tested positive for COVID-19, 33 of those deaths were among prisoners at Jackson facilities. Testing…
21st Annual Hit’em Fore Hospice Golf Benefit Returns to the Grande Golf Club
(May 3, 2021 9:03 AM) The 21st Annual Hit ‘em Fore Hospice Golf Benefit presented by American 1 Credit Union and TRUE Community Credit Union will return as an in-person event in 2021. The four-person scramble will take place on Monday, September 13 at the Grande Golf Club in Jackson, MI, a Golf Digest Places to Play 4.5 star-rated golf course. The two community-oriented financial institutions, both headquartered in Jackson, MI, have set a goal of raising more than $70,000 for the Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home in 2021 and are searching for sponsors to help make this year’s event a success. The event’s fundraising team will have additional opportunities to support the hospice home leading up to the event. Powder-coated tumblers will be available for a donation, along with an opportunity to purchase a tumbler for a healthcare worker. There will also be 50/50 raffle tickets available on select days throughout the summer at some American 1 and TRUE Community branch locations. “We are honored to be part of an event that has raised nearly $375,000 for the hospice home, and are ever-thankful for the invitation from our friends at TRUE to partner with them on this event,” said President/CEO of…
Events of Monday, May 3, 2021
Jackson County Student Art Show. The Jackson County Student Art Show is presented online. Jackson Art Teachers are excited to celebrate the amazing artwork from the talented students from the Jackson area. The judging is now complete. Congratulations to all of the award winners! Thank you to the judges who had to view over 2,850 pieces of work! See the artwork from students from more than 30 area schools. The show includes public and private schools in Jackson County. Middle and high school students receive ribbons from a panel of judges. It is sponsored by the #jxnartteachers See the show here. (Above: First Place entry by Brady Sova, Michigan Center High School) Red Cross Blood Drive. This spring as COVID-19 vaccines become more available and people resume some of their favorite activities, the American Red Cross is reminding the public that the need for blood remains. Healthy individuals are encouraged to make a blood donation appointment now. But what about those who’ve received a COVID-19 vaccine – can they donate? As long as donors are symptom-free, feeling well and can provide the vaccine manufacturer’s name, there’s no waiting period required after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine currently authorized in the U.S…
Monday, May 3, 2021
JTV News presents The Morning Show. Today, Andy Hawley and Jenifer Scanlon’s guests: Melissa Pohorence, Community Outreach Coordinator, Orthopaedic Rehab Specialists. Stepfanie Steinkopf, Neighbors of Jackson Magazine. Roberta Dalenberg, Veritas & Grand River Brewery Mother's Day Brunch Offerings. 9 AM and 11 AM. Today on The Bart Hawley Show: Aaron Dimick, Public Information Officer, City of Jackson; Angelita Gunn, Candidate for City of Jackson 3rd Ward Council Representative; Jacque Austin, Downtown Jackson Art Walk; Randy Treacher, The ABC Bakery; Antonio Parker, Director, Martin Luther King, Jr. Center. 1, 5, 8, and 11 PM; 2 and 5 AM.
Extreme Dodge Jackson County Scoreboard for May 1, 2021
Baseball Napoleon 9, Columbia Central 6: Napoleon High School won its own invitational with the victory. Grant Bradley struck out 10 batters on the mound for the Pirates and Tyler Schneider had three RBIs. Cameron Adams knocked in four runs for the Golden Eagles. Napoleon 10, North Adams-Jerome 0: Jason Negus struck out 11 NAJ batters in the win for the Pirates. Gage Deland and Tyler Schneider recorded two hits apiece for Napoleon. Columbia Central 12, Morenci 0: Ryan Ladd earned the pitching win for the Golden Eagles with four strikeouts in the five-innings game. Cameron Adams had three RBIs for Columbia Central in game one of the Napoleon Invitational. Algonac 5, Northwest 4: Easton Nietzke had two hits and knocked in two runs in the game at the Leslie Invitational. Northwest 2, Bronson 1: Gage Race and Will Herman held Bronson to three hits in the win. Springport 4, Hillsdale 3: The Spartans scored twice in the sixth inning to pull out the win. Matt Riehle struck out nine batters in just over three innings pitched for Springport. The win is the first for the Spartans this season. Hillsdale 16, Springport 0: Hillsdale High School rebounded in game two…