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Events of Monday, July 26, 2021

July 25, 2021

Supermarket Science. Jackson District Library Summer Program. 10 AM (Virtual). It looks like magic but it’s not. Simple grocery store items are used to perform crazy and wacky science experiments. You’ll never see eggs, soda cans, toilet paper, bananas, water bottles and baby diapers the same way ever again. Safety is stressed, laughs are guaranteed. It’s Supermarket Science. This program will take place live on Zoom. To join, click here. A recording of the program will also be available following the live event on our website July 26-August 1. Family Walk Day presented by Jackson Parks & Recreation. If you’re looking to get your family out of the house for some exercise, here’s a great opportunity! The City of Jackson is hosting Family Walk Day events from the Parks and Recreation Department. This new program takes you on fun 3 mile walks through Ella Sharp Park. Meet at Ella Sharp Park Soccer Fields. Registration at 6:30 PM, Walk begins at 7 PM. Prizes and Fun Walks! Contact Andrew Sargeant at 517-990-6290 if you have any questions about the program. Fresh Food Distribution. Presented by Southern Michigan Food Bank at First United Methodist Church, Downtown Jackson. 1:30 PM to 3 PM. …

Gus Macker Sunday 7-25-21 | Photo Gallery

July 25, 2021

Gus Macker 3 on 3 Basketball Sunday events, 7-25-21. Photos by Sara Scaife, JTV. For prints or downloads, click here. [ngg src="galleries" ids="1224" display="pro_blog_gallery"]Gus Macker 3 on 3 Basketball Sunday events, 7-25-21. Photos by Sara Scaife, JTV. For prints or downloads, click here.

Maddalena Shoots 64 to Win City Senior Golf Championship

July 25, 2021

Steve Maddalena won the Joe Fiero City Senior Golf Championship Sunday at Sharp Park Golf Course, shooting a 7-under-par 64. Photo by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports. By Jeff Steers JTV Sports (July 25, 2021 2:26 PM) Jackson golfer Steve Maddalena has enjoyed a pretty good week on the golf course. He won the Jackson County Open last Sunday at Cascades Golf Course and the Joe Fiero City Senior Championship this Sunday at Sharp Park Golf Course. But the top golfer would probably trade in both championships for a couple less strokes on Monday at the U.S. Senior Amateur Championship qualifying tournament. On Sunday Maddalena shot a 64 to win by nine strokes at the Fiero City Senior Championship. He birdied five holes on the front nine to pull ahead. Maddalena started the day two strokes behind Pete Walz heading into day two of the tournament. He finished the tournament at 9 under par with a score of 133. “I wanted to get even (with Walz) as quickly as I could,” Maddalena said. “With the course being as soft as it was – the ball stayed where you hit it – and that played right into my hand.” Walz and Greg…

Joe Fiero City Senior Championship 7-25-21 | Photo Gallery

July 25, 2021

Joe Fiero City Senior Championship at Sharp Park Golf Course, 07-25-21. Photos by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports. For prints or downloads, click here. [ngg src="galleries" ids="1223" display="pro_blog_gallery"]Joe Fiero City Senior Championship at Sharp Park Golf Course, 07-25-21. Photos by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports. For prints or downloads, click here.

Hot Air Jubilee Sunday 7-25-21 | Photo Gallery

July 25, 2021

Hot Air Jubilee Sunday morning. Flights cancelled due to fog. 7-25-21. Photos by Jeff Steers, JTV News. For prints or downloads, click here. [ngg src="galleries" ids="1222" display="pro_blog_gallery"]Hot Air Jubilee Sunday morning. Flights cancelled due to fog. 7-25-21. Photos by Jeff Steers, JTV News. For prints or downloads, click here.

Gus Macker 3 on 3 Heroes Tournament 7-24-21 | Photo Gallery

July 25, 2021

Gus Macker Heroes Tournament presented by County National Bank. Bracketed play. Opening games: Jackson Police Department vs Summit Fire Department, Henry Ford Sports Medicine Raiders vs Jackson County Sheriff Department, Jackson Fire Department vs The Toon Squad (women representing Blackman Leoni Public Safety, Jackson Police Department, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and Jackson County Dispatch), Michigan State Police vs Henry Ford Allegiance Health Hot Shots. In the championship game, Michigan State Police defeated the Jackson Police Department. Photos by Bart Hawley, JTV. For prints or downloads, click here. [ngg src="galleries" ids="1221" display="pro_blog_gallery"]Gus Macker Heroes Tournament presented by County National Bank. Bracketed play. Opening games: Jackson Police Department vs Summit Fire Department, Henry Ford Sports Medicine Raiders vs Jackson County Sheriff Department, Jackson Fire Department vs The Toon Squad (women representing Blackman Leoni Public Safety, Jackson Police Department, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and Jackson County Dispatch), Michigan State Police vs Henry Ford Allegiance Health Hot Shots. In the championship game, Michigan State Police defeated the Jackson Police Department. Photos by Bart Hawley, JTV. For more photos, prints or downloads, click here.

Porkapalooza at 308 Brass Rail 7-24-21 | Photo Gallery

July 24, 2021

Center Stage Jackson presents Porkapalooza at 308 Brass Rail. 7-24-21. Photos by Jeff Steers, JTV News. For prints or downloads, click here. [ngg src="galleries" ids="1219" display="pro_blog_gallery"]Center Stage Jackson presents Porkapalooza at 308 Brass Rail. 7-24-21. Photos by Jeff Steers, JTV News. For prints or downloads, click here.

Hot Air Jubilee Saturday 7-24-21 | Photo Gallery

July 24, 2021

Hot Air Jubilee Saturday activities, Ella Sharp Park. 7-24-21. Photos by Jeff Steers, JTV News. For prints or downloads, click here. [ngg src="galleries" ids="1218" display="pro_blog_gallery"]Hot Air Jubilee Saturday activities, Ella Sharp Park. 7-24-21. Photos by Jeff Steers, JTV News. For prints or downloads, click here.

Gus Macker Saturday Afternoon 7-24-21 | Photo Gallery

July 24, 2021

Gus Macker 3 on 3 Saturday afternoon, Downtown Jackson. 7-24-21. Photos by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports. For prints or downloads, click here. [ngg src="galleries" ids="1217" display="pro_blog_gallery"]Gus Macker 3 on 3 Saturday afternoon, Downtown Jackson. 7-24-21. Photos by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports. For prints or downloads, click here.

Walz Leads Senior City Golf Championship

July 24, 2021

Pete Walz. Photo by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports. By Jeff Steers JTV Sports (July 24, 2021 2:08 PM) Longtime golfer Pete Walz will take a two-stroke lead into the second round of the Joe Fiero Senior City Championship at Sharp Park Golf Course on Sunday. Walz shot a 4-under-par 67 on Saturday to earn the lead – with his score matching his age. Steve Maddalena and Greg Zeller shot 2-under-par 69s on Saturday and Bob Varner shot a 70. Paul Varner and Mike Raymond are tied for fifth place at 72 and Tim Pickering and Jim Coutu are tied for seventh with 73s on Saturday. Bill Scheele leads the 60-plus flight with a 74 on Saturday. He holds a three-stroke lead over Jerry Fitzpatrick. Golfers will tee off at Sharp Park beginning at 8 a.m. on Sunday. The lead group is expected to tee off at 9:10 a.m. Joe Fiero Senior City Championship scores Championship Flight (50-59) Pete Walz 67 Steve Maddalena 69 Greg Zeller 69 Bob Varner 70 Paul Varner 72 Mike Raymond 72 Tim Pickering 73 Jim Coutu 73 Todd Marston 74 Mark Kurzynowski 74 Chris Cullin 76 John Tarpley 76 Todd Raehtz 76 Joe Bunch 85 Ray…

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