City of Jackson Names Tim Gonzales as New Deputy Fire Chief
Deputy Fire Chief Tim Gonzales. Photo courtesy City of Jackson. (June 27, 2023 9:42 AM ET) The City of Jackson announced the appointment of Tim Gonzales as new Deputy Fire Chief. Gonzales, a fifteen-year veteran of the Jackson Fire Department, began his new role on Friday, June 23. Deputy Fire Chief Gonzales is taking over leadership of Jackson’s fire crews following the retirement of David Wooden in April. Gonzales previously served the fire department as a Firefighter, Fire Motor Driver, and Assistant Chief of Operations. The Jackson native says he’s excited for this opportunity to serve his hometown. “This has been my dream job since I was small. I get to live out my dream of being able to serve the firefighters and the community so I couldn’t be happier,” Deputy Fire Chief Gonzales said. Jackson’s police and fire departments are under the direction of Elmer Hitt, the City’s Director of Police and Fire Services. “Tim has been a valuable member of Jackson’s fire service for more than a decade and I’m certain he’ll bring his work ethic, leadership skills, and dedication to providing excellent emergency response to this new role,” Director Hitt said. Gonzales says he’s looking forward to…
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
All new Tuesday JTV News presents The Morning Show. Today, Andy and Bart’s guests: Cassie Lagow, Summit Heights Dental. Special Edition of “Believe the Hype” with Kriss Giannetti and JPS Superintendent Jeff Beal. 9 AM and 11 AM. All new Tuesday on The Bart Hawley Show: Jerry Jarzynka, Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney; Lt. Tedric Gibbs, Assistant Post Commander, Michigan State Police Jackson Post; Jenny Cochran, Director of Marketing & Communication, Ella Sharp Museum; Mike Woizeschke & Cindy Acker, Cascades Cycling Club’s Pedal & Whine Tour. 1, 5, 8, and 11 PM; 2 and 5 AM. Food Circus: New episode! Adrien visits Cherry Creek Cellars located on Silver Lake Highway in Brooklyn. Besides award-winning hard ciders and wines, they offer craft beer, live music with outdoor seating, event space and an amazing cafe. Where We Live: Where We Live visits Hand in Hand Restoration and visits with owner Ken Soderbeck as he shows off some of his projects and passions. He also shows off a recently completed project, a Jackson-made Steel Swallow. Hand in Hand Restoration on Where We Live presented by Lloyd Ganton Retirement Centers. The Jackson Show: New episode! 2023 Art Beer Wine Festival. Host Daniel Martin brings us…
Mercer-Jackson Junior Golf Tour Event at Cascades Golf Course
Anna McClure. Photos by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports. By Jeff Steers JTV Sports (June 26, 2023 9:51 PM ET) Cody Rowe of Northwest High School and Anna McClure of Lumen Christi Catholic High School were crowned as Jackson County champions at Cascades Golf Course. The Mercer/Jackson Junior Golf Tour event crowned the champions during a Monday event that featured rainy weather and cooler temperatures. Andrew Parrott scored an ace on No. 4 at Cascades on his way to tying for first place with Lucas Schwartz with 43s in the age 13/14 nine hole event. Boys 10-under (9 holes) Cash Jacobs 52 Preston Abbey 57 Brecken Gough 63 Boys 11-12 (9 holes) Maddox Mulnix 38 Aiden Mohlman 40 Spencer Johnson 42 Henry Micheel-Mays 42 Jayce Swihart 44 Parker Gough 50 Patrick Best 57 Warren Huffman 63 Boys 13-14 (9 holes) Andrew Parrott 43 Lucas Schwartz 43 Sam Swihart 45 Naveen Kulkarni 46 Leo Nguyen 46 Sullivan Mohlman 49 Andrew Boldt 50 Maden Brady 50 Lucas Parrott 51 Brandon Ruhl 52 Gabe Cooper 53 Liam Renaud 53 Carson Spencer 53 Brody Baum 54 Cooper Flick 55 Javen Palmer 56 Shane Darnell 59 Cole England 65 Boys 14-up (9 holes) Cayne Hays 55…
Events of Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Kiwanis Summer Film Series "Super Mario Brothers”. Movie at 11 AM and 2 PM. Doors open one half hour before show times. Super Mario Brothers: With help from Princess Peach, Mario gets ready to square off against the all-powerful Bowser to stop his plans from conquering the world. Admission $1, Kids Combo, pop and popcorn, $5. Michigan Theatre, Downtown Jackson. Nixon Water Park. The City of Jackson Nixon Water Park season is now underway. Hours are Monday thru Saturday 11 AM to 3 PM, session price $5. 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM, session price $4. Senior Swim: Tuesday and Friday, 9 AM to 10:30 AM, session price $2. Closed Sundays. 400 E. North Street at Cooper Street, Jackson. Country Idol Auditions at Veritas. 6 PM. Country Idol! With W4 Country 102.9 at Veritas. W4 Country Idol is coming to Veritas, June 27th! Anyone is welcome! Registration starts at 6pm and singing begins at 7pm. 151 W Michigan Ave, Jackson. All music genres are welcome! Visit https://www.w4country.com/2023/06/02/w4-country-idol/ for the rest of the schedule and more information! Ward 2 Neighborhood Meeting. Residents in Jackson’s Second Ward have an opportunity to meet with their City Council representative and learn the latest news from their…
Jackson Street to Close, Blackstone Street to Reopen June 27 as Part of Jackson Railroad Bridge Project
South track removed at Blackstone and the sub ballast rough graded. MDOT photo. (June 26, 2023 4:35 PM ET) On June 27, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will close Jackson Street while reopening parallel Blackstone Street with a new at-grade railroad crossing. This work is part of a project to simultaneously replace century-old Jackson and Mechanic street railroad bridges in early August. Jackson Street will close on June 27. Mechanic, Detroit, and Van Buren streets will remain closed through the end of the project. Motorists should follow the posted detours. The project is estimated to be completed by Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023.
Mercer Jackson Junior Golf Tour at Cascades Golf Course 6-26-23 | Photo Gallery
Mercer Jackson Junior Golf Tour at Cascades Golf Course, 6-26-2023. Photos by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports. [ngg src="galleries" ids="2984" display="pro_blog_gallery"]Mercer Jackson Junior Golf Tour at Cascades Golf Course, 6-26-2023. Photos by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports.