Monthly Archives: December 2021

(December 16, 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 27,823 positive cases (cumulative), and 406 deaths (cumulative)*.   There are 94 new cases since yesterday’s report. As of December 13, there are 85 persons at Henry Ford Allegiance Health being treated as inpatients for COVID-19.  The Jackson County Health Department has announced a change in reporting effective Oct. 6, 2021.  Cases defined as probable will be reported in cumulative case and death counts.  As additional methods of testing besides the PCR test have become more common, the amount of cases classified as probable has increased and are included to provide a more accurate picture of disease in our community.  Cumulative recovered, as of December 16:  23,537** The cumulative numbers posted on Mondays include the data from Saturday, Sunday and Monday.  Recovered numbers are being posted as received.  *These numbers do not reflect any cases or deaths identified through Michigan Department of Corrections.  Their numbers are listed under a separate category and reported by the state at Michigan Statistics. Cases reported involving Jackson County school students or staff are included in our posted numbers.  For details…

(December 16, 2021 10:42 AM) The Jackson YMCA announced today they are nearing the end of the capital campaign with nearly $23 million raised toward the $25 million goal. The Y is seeking support to wrap up the campaign for a planned new YMCA in downtown Jackson. Y volunteers are working to secure contributions and move forward on work for the new healthy living campus. “The outpouring of support from individuals, families, businesses, organizations and foundations for this once-in-a-generation investment opportunity is truly inspiring” said Jackson YMCA CEO Shawna Tello. “The dollar amount raised is the largest-ever for a YMCA in Michigan and stands as a testament to our donor’s generosity and commitment to our community. Every dollar raised matters, and every dollar is an investment in the future of Jackson.” The Jackson YMCA also announced a revised construction and re-use plan, combining new building construction with renovation and reconfiguration of the existing facility.  Previously announced plans called for the demolition of the current facility following a “from the ground up” build of a new building.  The revision of the plan is a result of several factors, primarily skyrocketing costs due to the pandemic. The YMCA’s campaign leaders and volunteers…