Basketball Girls Columbia Central at Lenawee Christian, 12-16-2022. Photos by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports. [ngg src="galleries" ids="2453" display="pro_blog_gallery"]Basketball Girls Columbia Central at Lenawee Christian, 12-16-2022. Photos by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports.
Jackson Kiwanis members Stan Mazur, left, and Herb Elfring were selling Kiwanis Newspaper on Friday at the Jackson Crossing Mall. By Jeff Steers JTV News (December 16, 2022 3:22 PM) It seemed ironic that Jackson resident Herb Elfring was standing at the Jackson Crossing selling newspapers for the Jackson Kiwanis Club on Friday. More than 81 years ago, Elfring was part of the biggest news story in United States history. Elfring was just finishing breakfast when he heard bombing coming from Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. “I didn’t think too much about it – I thought they were doing maneuvers,” Elfring said at an event earlier in the year. He was stationed on Oahu, three miles away from Pearl Harbor in the 251st Coast Artillery. “When I saw this red ball on the airplane, I knew it wasn’t a maneuver.” The Japanese attack caused 3,435 casualties and loss of or severe damage to 188 planes, eight battleships, three light cruisers, and four miscellaneous vessels. The attack drew the United States into World War II. Elfring has been part of the Jackson Kiwanis Shoe and Boot Program for more than a quarter century – raising money to provide shoes and…
(December 16, 2022 10:22 AM) The all-conference volleyball players in the Cascades Conference have been announced. Coaches in the conference chose the players for the 2022 all-conference squads. First team all-conference players were: Addison: Molly Brown Grass Lake: Abby Buttigieg, Olivia Turner Hanover-Horton: Becca Uphaus Manchester: Savanah Flint, Alexis Sloan Michigan Center: Samantha Wynn, Jordyn Mees, Kaylee Johnson Napoleon: Momo Hampton, Alyssa Budd Vandercook Lake: Alivia Smith Honorable mention picks were: Addison: Elie Clark; East Jackson: Aubree Bell; Grass Lake: Mia Buttigieg; Hanover-Horton: Natalee Krage; Manchester: Emma Hock; Michigan Center: Julia Reynolds; Napoleon: Maggie Beer; and Vandercook Lake: Abbi Clark. Manchester won the conference championship by winning the conference tournament and scoring 15.5 points; Michigan Center was second (14.5), Napoleon and Grass Lake tied for third (11), Addison was fifth (7.5), Hanover-Horton was sixth (6.5), and Vandercook Lake and East Jackson tied for seventh (3).
Boys basketball Concord 59, Bronson 42: Balanced scoring led Concord High School to the Big Eight Conference victory on the road. Mekhi Wingfield scored 16 points, Jett Smith added 13 points, Anthony Evans finished with 12 points, and Isaac Waldron finished with 11 points for Concord. Grass Lake 56, East Jackson 44: Bryant Cook scored 17 points and pulled down 15 rebounds for the Warriors. Blake Start added 14 points for GLHS. Michigan Center 67, Vandercook Lake 37: Three players scored 10 points apiece to lead the Cardinals. Hunter Clemons, Travis Collins, and Carter McCave all tallied 10 points in the home win. Vandercook Lake was led by Brady Frohm with 10 points. Napoleon 89, Manchester 59: DeVonta Habern scored a season-high 34 points in the win for Napoleon. Trent Jester added 16 points and Grant Davis scored 10 points for the Pirates. Girls basketball Columbia Central 52, Onsted 22: Zoie Bamm scored 15 points and pulled down 11 rebounds in an LCAA win at home on Thursday. Cecilia Slatt finished with eight points and three assists and Anna McCollum tallied eight points and five steals for Columbia Central. Grass Lake 66, East Jackson 43 Wrestling SEC at Jackson: The…
Friday JTV News presents The Morning Show. Today, Andy and Bart’s guests: Dr. Vivek Kak, Infectious Disease Specialist, The PIIC Center. Tawny & Kent Lowry, Lowry’s Little Flock Farm. Jenny Murphy, Owner, Apricot Lane. 9 AM and 11 AM. Replay from December 15. Friday on The Bart Hawley Show: Kristin Pluta, Health Officer and Cindy Wolfinger, Public Health Nurse, Jackson County Health Department; Dawn Sichuan, Adult Ed Supervisor and Julie Cooper, Medical Instructor, Jackson Area Career Center; Dave DeBaker & Mike Marra, Jackson College; Holiday Music with the Capital City Brass Band; Jeffrey Brewster, General Manager, and Shari Cruz, Head Chef, Veritas; Ric Walton, Walton Insurance Group. 1, 5, 8, and 11 PM; 2 and 5 AM. Replay from December 15. Food Circus: Kem’s Restaurant located inside the Holiday Inn is a great place to dine and enjoy terrific breakfast and dinner along with a full bar. Where We Live: Head with us out to Farwell Lake for the yearly excursion to Gwinn’s Tree Farm. See how the trees are cared for all year long and experience that magical moment when this year’s perfect centerpiece is discovered. Gwinn’s Tree Farm on Where We Live, presented by Lloyd Ganton Retirement Centers. The Jackson Show: All new episode! Highlights from Home For The Holidaze Variety Show…
Friday, December 16 Walton Christmas Movie Night. FREE movie night in Downtown Jackson at the Michigan Theatre. The Walton Insurance Group will be showing the Christmas classic, Elf. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2022 AT 6:30 PM – 9 PM There will be FREE popcorn and soda for all those in attendance. Holidays at the Library. Parma Branch | December 16, 2-5 PM. Celebrate with refreshments and a scavenger hunt. Refreshments will be served. Swim with Santa at the Jackson YMCA. Join us for this Fun Family Event, Friday, Dec. 16. We are adding some extra special fun to the holiday this season! Grab your swim suit! Santa will join us 5:30 - 7:30 PM for a swim and holiday festivities. Parents/guardians get your suit too - children under age 8 MUST be accompanied by a parent/guardian IN THE POOL. Kiwanis Newspaper Sale Fundraiser. Various locations around town, look for Jackson Kiwanis members and get the latest news about Kiwanis and help support children charities. Kiwanis Newspaper Sale at Jackson Crossing. Jackson Crossing is hosting Decorated World War II veteran Herb Elfring at Jackson Crossing Mall. Herb Elfring, 100 years old and a decorated veteran of World War II will stand with fellow…
Gymnastics Jackson Area Gymnastics at Western, 12-15-2022. Photos by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports. [ngg src="galleries" ids="2450" display="pro_blog_gallery"]Gymnastics Jackson Area Gymnastics at Western, 12-15-2022. Photos by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports.
American Pet Cremation Services Santa Night, 12-15-2022. Photos by Jeff Steers, JTV News. [ngg src="galleries" ids="2452" display="pro_blog_gallery"]American Pet Cremation Services Santa Night, 12-15-2022. Photos by Jeff Steers, JTV News.
