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Events of Thursday, August 12, 2021

2021 Run to the Fair.  Escort the Michigan Vietnam Veterans Traveling Wall to the Jackson County Fair.  Gather at the Holiday Inn Express, 3506 O’Neil Drive.  Staging between 7:30 and 8 AM, kickstands up at 8:30.  All are welcome to join the procession to the Jackson County Fair. Jackson County Fair.  Veterans Day.  Veterans admitted free, sponsored by AT&T.  Pay One Price Day.  Buy a ride bracelet once inside ($30 until 8:30 pm)  Regular admission and parking are paid at the gate.  There is so much to experience at the Jackson County Fair located at Keeley Park in  Downtown Jackson. Come out and enjoy a day or two at the fair! Fun-filled games, exciting rides, livestock, events, and tasty food!    The Bingo tent opens at 12 PM.  4-H judging all day.  Pie baking contest at 1 PM.  2:30 Live Animal Livestock Auction Buyers Luncheon.  4 PM 4-H Large Animal Livestock Auction.  6 PM K105.3 The Crazy Karaoke Competition on Keeley Stage.  The hospitality tent opens at 5 pm, grandstand gates open at 5:30 pm.  All rides begin at 2 PM.  Free acts, birthing barn, and K9s in Flight.  Gate Hours:  10 AM to 11 PM.  Complete details at JacksonCountyFair.net. Back to…

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Michigan Reports 2,786* Coronavirus Cases, State Total Now 916,006

(August 11, 2021 4:37 PM) Michigan reported 2,786* coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 916,006. Michigan is reporting 24** COVID-19-related deaths today with the state total at 19,982.   *Note on cases (08/11/2021): Today's daily case count represents new referrals of confirmed cases to the MDSS since the last web update report.  Over the two days (Tuesday and Wednesday), the average number of new confirmed cases is 1393 per day. **The deaths announced today includes 12 deaths identified during a Vital Records review. See cumulative data page for more information. State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 8/9/21): 874,163. Information is updated Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 3 p.m., with COVID-19 results included as of 10 a.m.   

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Grass Lake Football Inexperienced, but ‘Hungry and Hard Working’

Grass Lake High School football coach Randy Cole, center, will count on players, from left, Blake Stark, Andrew Stockton, Tyler Fautsch, and Josh Claussen in the 2021 football season.  By Jeff Steers JTV Sports (August 11, 2021 12:13 PM) For the first time in a number of years, inexperienced players will hope to fill the void for the Grass Lake Warriors varsity football team. Grass Lake only has four returning starters total on offense and defense this season. But longtime Coach Randy Cole is not hanging his head when talking about the 2021 season. “Our kids are hungry and working hard in the off-season,” Cole said. “A lot of guys started for us at times in 2020, but it is tough for players to pick up the speed of the game. “Everyone is getting plenty of reps this summer.” Grass Lake finished 5-3 overall in 2020, 3-2 in the Cascades Conference. The Warriors lost 41-35 to St. Marys Catholic Central in the Division 7 district opening game last season. Like all teams playing in 2020, COVID-19 affected the Warriors – cancelling the first three games of the season. At one point, the season was put on hold. “I learned to…

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