Month: August 2022 | Page 25

Swihart Continues Dominance in JCWGA Senior Golf Open

August 12, 2022

Golfer Kathy Swihart watches her chip shot head toward the hole during the Jackson County Womens Golf Association Senior Open at Sharp Park Golf Course on Thursday. Photo by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports. By Jeff Steers JTV Sports (August 12, 2022 2:33 PM) The Jackson County Womens Golf Association may want to change the name of the Senior Open to the Swihart Open. Kathy Swihart has won the event every year except for one over the last 17 years. She finished the 36-hole medal play tournament at Sharp Park Golf Course with a total of 161, earning another win on Friday. Swihart finished with rounds of 78 and 83 on Thursday and Friday respectively. Pam Messerly and Ann Faucher finished tied for second with 166 and Laura McCully and Deb Falk tied for four at 170. Sandy Fisher edged Judy Eddy by one stroke in the 70-74 age group. Fisher finished with a 178 and Eddy shot 179 for the two-day tournament. Peggy Parrott finished third with 182. Janice Haynes earned a comeback win in the 75-85 age bracket shooting 177 – including an 85 on Friday. Nancy Showerman was second at 179 and Vickie Milosh finished third at 191…

Jackson College Introduces Jackson College Global

August 12, 2022

(August 12, 2022 2:23 PM) Jackson College has announced the launch of Jackson College Global, representing the evolution of online learning at the College, a provider of quality higher education since 1928. The College has offered online learning for entire academic programs virtually for 20 years. In its launch, Jackson College Global offers 40 programs to students around the world. It brings together state-of-the-art learning experiences with the community college’s focus on student success and service according to Dr. Brian Newberry, director of Jackson College Virtual. While many institutions offer four-year degrees, fewer provide shorter programs of study that help students transfer into four-year colleges or prepare students for jobs in the global workforce. “The vision of Jackson College Global is to provide access to meaningful programs of study to students anywhere they are,” Newberry said. “Students will experience courses of study that offer flexibility, choice and customization, therefore allowing them to earn a certificate or degree in the shortest time possible. Students can earn credentials that allow them to progress professionally while earning a degree or retraining for a new profession.” When all instruction moved online during the COVID-19 pandemic, faculty worked to make even more degrees and certificates available entirely…

Homer Looks to Continue Playoff Streak

August 12, 2022

Key players for the Homer High School varsity football team include, from left, Diego Lebron, Carter Harris, Luke Butler, Coach Brett Vernon, David Mohn, Kane Blatter, Quentin Slaughter, and Chase Bryant. Photo by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports. By Jeff Steers JTV Sports (August 12, 2022 10:39 AM) The Homer High School varsity football team has made the Michigan High School Athletic Association playoffs for four consecutive seasons. The Trojans would like to add a fifth. Homer finished the regular season with a 5-4 record – earning its ninth MHSAA playoff appearance in 10 seasons. Head Coach Brett Vernon said the Trojans need to be ready for power teams – during the regular season and the playoffs. “We have been deficient in the past when teams run power football,” Vernon said during the JTV Media Day. “We need to stand up, have grit, and defend against those teams.” The Trojans didn’t struggle on offense, scoring 40 or more points in four of 10 games in 2022. Key returnees for the Trojans are Davey Mohn (quarterback/cornerback), Carter Harris (receiver/defensive back), Diego Lebron (receiver/defensive back), Jacob Wood (lineman), Quentin Slaughter (lineman), Kane Blatter (end/linebacker), Luke Butler (end/linebacker), Chase Bryant (running back/linebacker), and Harley…

Paragon Petting Zoo 8-12-22 | Photo Gallery

August 12, 2022

Free Mobile Petting Zoo, hosted by Paragon Charter Academy, 8-11-22. Photos by Sara Scaife, JTV. [ngg src="galleries" ids="2124" display="pro_blog_gallery"]Free Mobile Petting Zoo, hosted by Paragon Charter Academy, 8-11-22. Photos by Sara Scaife, JTV.

Friday, August 12, 2022

August 12, 2022

Friday, JTV News presents The Morning Show. Today, Andy and Bart’s guests: Denise Schonhard, Immunization Action Plan Coordinator, Jackson County Health Department. Andy visits US Staffing Open House event. Experience Jackson at Quiet World Sports. 9 AM and 11 AM. Replay from August 11. Friday on The Bart Hawley Show: Libby Cross, Formula Shortage Jackson; Jamin Bradley, 1208 Greenwood Free Methodist Church; Peyton Lowder, Miss Jackson Crossroads, with Executive Director Chris Gorton; Andrew Sergeant, Jackson Parks and Recreation. 1, 5, 8, and 11 PM; 2 and 5 AM. Replay from August 11. Food Circus: Summer Grilling takes us back to beautiful Lake Somerset as Jim Wajda and his friends throw a fabulous party on the lake. Returning guest chef Tom Stegeman grills up some amazing butter burger sliders, pizza that cooks in two minutes and enough nachos to feed a party of forty. Hosted by Adrien Sharp. Where We Live Hidden Lake Garden is full of unique and diverse offerings, This week JTV visits the Bonsai collection with Curator Jack Wikle. Tour this small exhibit of diminutive trees, sure to delight everyone. The Bonsai Collection at Hidden Lake Gardens on where we live, presented by Lloyd Ganton Retirement Centers. The Jackson Show All…

Events of August 12, 13, and 14, 2022

August 12, 2022

August 12 Jackson County Fair. Pay One Price Day-Bracelets $30. Veterans Day, Veterans admitted free. Schedule: 9 AM Open Beef Show, 11 AM Cornhole Contest, 1 PM 4-H Small Animal Livestock Buyers Luncheon, 2 PM 4-H Animal Auction. 2 PM Bingo Tent opens, 2 PM Rides open, 5 PM Bad Mojo on Keeley Stage. 5 PM Hospitality Tent opens, 7 PM Grandstand Show: Twisted P Rodeo. Grand River Farmers Market. 9 AM to 2 PM. Corner of Glick and Mechanic Streets, Downtown Jackson. Local farmers, fresh produce, crafts, plants, flowers and vendors. Late Night Friday at Sandhill Crane Vineyards. Tonight featuring Chris Canas, playing live from 6-9 pm. Try our August slushie made with Blushing Crane and strawberry. Relax through the evening with friends or family with the kitchen open ’til 9:30 pm! Hope to see you there! 4724 Walz Road, Jackson. Artist Reception. 6 PM – 9 PM. Mixed, Tones and More - Art Show by Chris Blank. ART 634, 634 N. Mechanic Street. Join us on August 12th for the opening artist reception for Mixed, Tone and More, an art show created by Chris Blank. Chris is a self-taught artist living in his hometown of Jackson, Michigan. Painting, and…

Lumen Christi Headed to New Conference in 23-24

August 11, 2022

Lumen Christi Catholic High School Athletic Director Jesse Brown announced on Thursday that the Titans will be joining the Catholic High School League in 2023-2024. The Titans joined the newly formed Interstate-8 Conference in 2014 with schools from the Jackson and Battle Creek areas. The Catholic High School League consists of 34 teams in the Ann Arbor, Detroit, and Toledo areas. A total of 27 of the schools are Catholic schools according to Brown. “This is going to be a great change … it puts our faith first,” Brown said of the changing of the leagues. “We do play a number of these teams in the regular season and playoffs.” Some of the schools the Titans are expected to compete against in their division are Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard, Riverview Gabriel Richard, St. Mary's Prep, and other teams in the Ann Arbor and southeastern Michigan area. Brown said the 34-team league is split up into seven-team or smaller divisions.