Soccer Onsted at Columbia Central, 9-26-2022. Photos by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports. [ngg src="galleries" ids="2263" display="pro_blog_gallery"]Soccer Onsted at Columbia Central, 9-26-2022. Photos by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports.
Storytime at the Eastern Branch. 11 AM. JDL storytimes offer age-appropriate books, music, and activities for babies, toddlers, families, and young children. Most importantly, they help develop everyone’s imagination! Eastern Branch Storytime: Tuesdays, 11 AM (ages 0-5). Fall Hydrant Flushing Program. The annual City of Jackson Fall Hydrant Flushing Program from the Department of Public Works (DPW) begins this week in the southwest section of the City and is expected to wrap-up on Tuesday, Oct. 11in the northeast section. This activity is happening all over the City of Jackson and in bordering areas of Summit, Blackman and Leoni townships. A map that indicates the areas and dates scheduled for flushing is posted on the City’s website and social media platforms. It will also be sent to residents through a CodeRED message. Flushing will take place Monday through Friday, Sept. 26 to Oct. 11, between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. Flushing is necessary to maintain the quality of the City’s water system, such as washing iron and sediment out of water mains, cleaning pipes, and refreshing the water system. This sediment does not affect water quality but can cause water to become discolored. The water is safe to drink and discoloration often…
The new I-94/Michigan Avenue interchange in Parma. Photos courtesy MDOT. (September 26, 2022 1:26 PM) The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is planning to reopen the I-94/Michigan Avenue interchange in Parma at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27. This work is part of the I-94 project in Jackson County to rebuild nearly 13 miles of I-94 in Jackson, Albion, and Parma. The overall multi-year, $162 million investment is expected to be complete in 2024.
JTV News presents The Morning Show. Today, Andy and Jenifer’s guests: Mike Brockie, Inductee, Jackson Golf Hall of Fame. Andy visits Jimmie’s Towing. Sandy Yaeger & Josnelly Aponte-Matinez, Zero Bar Lounge. 9 AM and 11 AM. (Replay from September 19) Today on The Bart Hawley Show: Tim Bos, Jackson Antique Mall; Troy White, City of Jackson Engineering Department; Tony Hollow, Executive Director, with Harry Howard & Audrey Sayles, Big Brothers Big Sisters; Janet Rochefort, Quilter’s Event. 1, 5, 8, and 11 PM; 2 and 5 AM. (Replay from September 19) Locker Room presented by County National Bank. The Right Approach: Phil's guest this week is owner of Avenue Auto, Brian Humphrey. Jackson Recreation Department Youth Football Highlights and High School Football Highlights from around the Jackson area. Food Circus: One North Kitchen & Bar in Jackson is featured. Besides having a huge bar and large seating area, they also have great food including jambalaya and classic fish and chips. Where We Live: Where We Live visits the home of Ray Dawson, award winning Taxidermist. Check out his amazing work and incredible collection. On Senior Living, Karol Buchholz visits the "Carnival" at Legacy Assisted Living Center. Presented by Lloyd Ganton Retirement Centers. The Jackson Show:…
There are no events on the calendar for September 26. Upcoming: October 1 K105.3 Fall Festival and Chili Cookoff. This FREE event will have a variety of family-friendly fall activities, the K105.3 Chili Cook-Off, and live music on the streets of downtown Jackson. Chili contestants and vendor booths will be located ALONG MICHIGAN AVE (most will be in the street). TICKET SALES, TASTING & VOTING This event will be free to attend; however, those wishing to taste chili and salsa must buy a wristband for $5.00. There will be 2 designated areas for purchasing tasting wristbands. Chili and salsa contestants are not to serve those without a wristband. Voting for People’s Choice will be done online. Designated adult beverage area provided by the Michigan Theatre. SCHEDULE* 2nd annual K105.3 Fall Fest & Chili Classic, sponsored by Tripp’s Auto Shop, County National Bank, Bud Light, and Monster Motors. 12pm-6pm Vendors & Kids Kingdom Kids Kingdom with games, petting zoo & pony rides (along Michigan Ave between S. Jackson St. and Mechanic) Kids Costume Parade followed by Halloween Movie at Michigan Theatre Noon-5pm Chili Cook-Off (Unlimited chili tasting for $5.00 (2pm til approx. 4:30pm) 6:30pm-8:30pm Live Music 8pm Fireworks LIVE MUSIC THROUGHOUT THE DAY…
On Deck for Sept. 26, 2022 Boys soccer Onsted at Columbia Central 5:30 p.m. Jackson at Adrian 5:30 p.m. Lenawee Christian at Jackson Christian 5:30 p.m. Michigan Center at Hillsdale Academy 5:30 p.m. Boys tennis Harper Creek at Lumen Christi 4:30 p.m. Hillsdale at Columbia Central 4 p.m. Marshall at Northwest 4:30 p.m. Western at Coldwater 4:30 p.m.
By Jeff Steers JTV Sports (September 25, 2022 8:00 AM) Columbia Central High School golfer Logan Bentley says it is hard to explain, but she has been in a slump pretty much all of the fall golf season. There are probably 30 other Independent Golf League participants who would love to be in that kind of slump. Bentley finished as the medalist in the league with a 38.4 average – based on jamboree and final event scores. But the sophomore has high expectations. “It is difficult to explain because everyone is telling you how great you played,” Bentley said. “I guess I am never going to measure up to my expectations. “My driving has been a struggle all season.” As a freshman, Bentley finished ninth last year in the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 4 tournament at Forest Akers East. She scored rounds of 79 and 88 to finish with 167. “We are playing at The Meadows (on the campus of Grand Valley State University) which is a links-style golf course,” Bentley said. “I play better on links-style courses.” Case in point, Bentley shot a 71 at Calderone Golf Club earlier in the season. She played The Meadows in…
