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City Releases Update on Yesterday’s Large Fire

Smoke billows during yesterday's fire at 140 W. North Street, Jackson.  JTV photo. (August 23, 2023 10:35 AM ET) The City of Jackson released the following update this morning on yesterday’s large commercial structure fire: The City of Jackson continues to respond to the impacts of a large fire at a commercial building. The fire happened the afternoon of Tuesday, Aug. 22 at a vacant commercial building on W. North Street. The fire sent massive amounts of ash and debris into the air, which later descended on properties in the northwest area of the City of Jackson. The fire is contained but the current concern is possible environmental impacts from the fire’s ash and debris. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has field representatives in Jackson on Wednesday, Aug. 23 collecting debris pieces and testing it for potential environmental concerns. The EPA says there are no immediate environmental impacts and this is routine testing that is done after a large-scale fire. The EPA also reports that air quality continues to be monitored, but no containments have been found. Until testing is complete on the debris, the EPA urges residents to not touch any pieces from the fire. If there is…

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Vandercook Moves Toward 11-Man Varsity Football

Future varsity football participants for Vandercook Lake High School include, from left, Eadon Briston, Armani Spaulding, Coach Dan Midena, Justin Barnes, Nick Gardner, Stephen Fair, and Dezelle Bramlett. Photo by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports. By Jeff Steers JTV Sports (August 23, 2023 8:00 AM ET) Vandercook Lake High School will be moving back to 11-man football this season. But the Jayhawks won’t host a varsity squad until 2024. New Coach Dan Midena will be coaching a junior varsity squad made of mostly freshmen and sophomores.  Last year Midena coached the eighth grade football team to a 5-0 record in the Cascades Conference – 6-2 overall. He is hoping to keep that squad together along with a number of sophomores and juniors with football experience.  “Our numbers are up, and we expect to have about 25 players on the junior varsity squad,” Midena said during JTV’s Media Days. “I am happy with the way we have worked and participated in the weight room.” Midena was hired as the head of the football program earlier in the year. He has an advantage over other coaches who have headed the football program as Midena is a teacher in the middle school. He teaches…

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Extreme Dodge Jackson County Scoreboard August 22, 2023

Volleyball Napoleon Quad: Napoleon High School earned a split with a five-set loss to Sand Creek and a five-set win over Onsted at home Tuesday. Maggie Beer finished with 29 kills and 48 assists on the night.  Sydney Gallagher tallied 36 digs for Napoleon.  Concord at Hanover-Horton Tri-meet: Concord High School defeated Olivet 2-0 and Hanover-Horton 2-0 improving to 4-2-1 on the season. Iyla Weeks led the Yellow Jackets in kills, Marissa Mandrelle was the digs leader, and Bradie Lehman had a team-high in assists.  Springport at Homer Tri-meet: The Spartans earned a split with a win over Pittsford 2-0 but lost to Homer 2-0. Macie Merrill and Maddux Locke each recorded seven kills in the win for Springport (1-4-1).     Girls Cross Country Jackson at Three Rivers: Sophomore Grace Brown of Jackson finished 17th in 23:56.  Boys Cross Country Jackson at Three Rivers: Elisha Correll of Jackson finished 33rd in 19:57 and Bryson White placed 42nd with a time of 20:33 at Three Rivers. The Vikings finished ninth as a team with 245 points.  On Deck for Aug. 23, 2023 Volleyball Michigan Center at Northwest 6 p.m. Western Tri-Meet 5 p.m.  Cross Country Concord at Pittsford Inv. 4:30…

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

All new Wednesday,  JTV News presents The Morning Show. Today, Andy and Bart’s guests: Ben Learned, Principal, Lumen Christi Catholic School.  Mason Kaiser, Recreation Coordinator, Jackson Recreation Department, Fall Sports.  Jamie Houghtaling, Sales Manager & Emily Raymond, Finance Manager, Avenue Auto.  9 AM and 11 AM.   All New Wednesday on The Bart Hawley Show: Maurice Imhoff, President, Jackson Civil War Society;  A Visit to Grand River Farmers Market;  Chelsea Oliver & Christina Crouch, Co-Chairs, Jackson County Suicide Prevention Coalition;  Matt Grimes, Grimes Plumbing & Jackson United Hockey Head Coach;  Shunt Patton, Director, Love, Inc. & Rock Mangus, Board Chair, Putt Putt Golf Fundraiser.  1, 5, 8, and 11 PM;  2 and 5 AM.   Food Circus:  Adrien Sharp discovers good old fashioned comfort food on this week’s Food Circus. That’s what you’ll get when you visit Crowes’ Nest Cafe in Napoleon. Co-owners Dave and Tom Crowe-Garey make three delicious meals that include a chicken and waffle sandwich, a hummus veggie sandwich and the very popular breakfast dish called the hangover. Where We Live:  The Michigan Theatre is currently undergoing work as part of its capital campaign to restore this community treasure. JTV takes a look back at some past improvements as we look forward…

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Napoleon HS Volleyball Quad 8-22-23 | Photo Gallery

Volleyball Napoleon High School Quad Meet, 8-22-2023. Photos by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports. [ngg src="galleries" ids="3108" display="pro_blog_gallery"]  Volleyball Napoleon High School Quad Meet, 8-22-2023. Photos by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports.

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Events of Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Kids Movie Night - Moana.  5:30 PM. Join us for a night of adventure in the Pacific with Moana while she sets out on a journey to return the heart of Te Fiti to save her Island from the darkness of Te Kā.  Our full menu (Adult & Kids) will be available for ordering during the movie so you won't have to worry about going hungry during the show. Admission is free. Mark your calendars, gather your little ones, and join us for an unforgettable evening of family-friendly entertainment!   Grand River Brewery, Downtown Jackson. See less   Technology Help for Seniors.  12 PM to 3 PM. Jackson College students can assist those 65 and over with their technology questions at weekly "Technology Help for Seniors" sessions, to be held Wednesdays (final session today) from 12 noon to 3 p.m. in William Atkinson Hall, Room 219 on Central Campus.   Friendly student workers from the Jackson College Solution Center – who help keep the College’s computer and related technology up and running – will be available to help senior citizens. From logging onto a computer, using your mobile phone, setting up and sending e-mail to more advanced questions, they are here to…

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