Monday, August 7, 2023
All new Monday JTV News presents The Morning Show. Today, Andy and Jenifer’s guests: Patrick Spensley & Kirstie Liechty, Cherry Creek Cellars. Jennifer Lindahl & Cassandra Seagraves, Commonwealth Commerce Center. Zach Snyder, Mural Artist. 9 AM and 11 AM. All new Monday on The Bart Hawley Show: Mike Smajda, Superintendent, Western Schools; Hannah Schauer, Executive Director & Carrie Benham, Naturalist Educator, Dahlem; Bill Dobbins & Gabriel Willis, ZP412 Gaming, Albion; Emma Lennox, Hailee Shaw, & Helena Courtright, Girls Scouts S’Mores Day; Brittany Marcia and Brenda Hughes, Jackson MI Giving Back Backpack Event. 1, 5, 8, and 11 PM; 2 and 5 AM. Food Circus: Adrien Sharp heads 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 fifty. Where We Live: Where We Live heads to the Irish Hills and beautiful Hidden Lake Gardens and takes a tour of the fabulous Bonsai Collection. Former Curator Jack Wikle shares this incredible collection of trees, all contained in a very small space. Hidden Lake Gardens Bonsai Collection on Where…
Events of Monday, August 7, 2023
Jackson County Fair. Fair opens at 9 AM. Senior Citizen Day, 65 years and older-free gate admission. Pay One Price Day. There is so much to experience at the Jackson County Fair located at Keeley Park in Jackson, Michigan. View the fair schedule by clicking here. Come out and enjoy a day or two at the fair filled fun games, exciting rides, livestock, events, and tasty food! The Jackson County Fair has something for everyone in the family. Enhance your summer in Pure Michigan by attending a fun-filled community fair. Keeley Park, Downtown Jackson. Tonight’s Grandstand Show (7 PM): Micro Wrestling. A friendly reminder for ticket buyers: Be sure to ONLY purchase tickets to our shows from www.Jacksoncountyfair.net, or call/stop in to the fair office. Firekeepers Casino 400. Sunday’s FireKeepers Casino 400 has been postponed due to weather until Monday, August 7 at 12:00 PM. Parking lots open at 10:30 AM and admission gates open at 11:00 AM. Tickets at mispeedway.com. Volunteer Work Bee at Cascades Humane Society. 9 AM to 3 PM. Join us for a "Work Bee" event at CHS! On August 7th, 2023 from 9 am until 3 pm we will be hanging out at CHS, putting our building back together…
Twisted P Rodeo at Jackson County Fair 8-6-23 | Photo Gallery
Twisted P Rodeo at Jackson County Fair, 8-6-2023. Photos by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports. [ngg src="galleries" ids="3065" display="pro_blog_gallery"]Twisted P Rodeo at Jackson County Fair, 8-6-2023. Photos by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports.
Butterfield Leads Qualifying in City Golf Championship
Tom Butterfield watches a putt head toward the hole during the Jackson City Golf Championship Sunday at Cascades Golf Course. Photo by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports. By Jeff Steers JTV Sports (August 6, 2023 8:23 PM ET) Tom Butterfield shot a 2-under-par 70 to lead the qualifying for the Jackson City Golf Championship at Cascades Golf Course. The opening round of match play begins Monday or Tuesday, the round of 16 on Wednesday, quarterfinals on Thursday, semifinals on Friday, and the finals Saturday. Jamie Clark was the only other golfer to shoot par or better with a 72. Zach DeFrain in the defending champion in the event and did not have to qualify for the tournament. Bret Valkuchak, Nick Huff, and Nick Reynolds all shot 73s, and Brian Coon, Cody Lysher, and Jorn Tarpley shots 74s on a rainy Sunday at Cascades. Stay tuned to JTV for updates from the Jackson City Golf Championship as the week progresses. Jackson City Championship Qualifying Cascades Golf Course, par 72 Tom Butterfield 70 Jamie Clark 72 Bret Valkuchak 73 Nick Huff 73 Nick Reynolds 73 Cody Lysher 74 Brian Coon 74 John Tarpley 74 Pete Walz 76 Rob Longbrake 76 Tom Raymond 76…
MIS, FireKeepers Extend NASCAR Cup Series Race Entitlement
Michigan International Speedway Joe Fowler talks about the extension of FireKeepers Casino for the NASCAR Cup Series race at MIS. Photo by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports. (August 6, 2023 8:02 PM ET) Michigan International Speedway announced today a new multi-year race entitlement extension with FireKeepers Casino for the track's NASCAR Cup Series race, expanding on a relationship that began in 2016. “It’s truly an honor to continue our partnership with an iconic company like FireKeepers Casino,” said Michigan International Speedway President Joe Fowler. “We share the same core values as them: providing great entertainment, making memories with family and friends, and always raising the stakes. We’re excited to partner with them and continue to create excellent events for all our race fans.” FireKeepers, which opened its doors on Aug. 5, 2009, has consistently delivered an award-winning service and matched it with a sparkling resort destination, ranked among the best regional casinos in the country. It’s the only Michigan casino with Four Diamond ratings for its two-tower, 443 hotel rooms and Nibi, its signature restaurant. FireKeepers features over 2,900 slot machines, over 60 table games, a popular live poker room, a tasty array of restaurants, and a 2100-seat Event Center for premier…
Jackson Golf City Championship Qualifying 8-6-23 | Photo Gallery
Golf Jackson City Championship Qualifying at Cascades Golf Course, 8-6-2023. Photos by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports. [ngg src="galleries" ids="3064" display="pro_blog_gallery"] Golf Jackson City Championship Qualifying at Cascades Golf Course, 8-6-2023. Photos by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports.
Michigan International Speedway Pre-Race FireKeepers Casino 400 8-6-23 | Photo Gallery
Michigan International Speedway Prerace FireKeepers Casino 400, 8-6-2023. Photos by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports. [ngg src="galleries" ids="3063" display="pro_blog_gallery"]Michigan International Speedway Prerace FireKeepers Casino 400, 8-6-2023. Photos by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports.
Keeley Park Historical Marker Unveiling Ceremony 8-6-23 | Photo Gallery
Keeley Park Historical Marker Unveiling Ceremony, hosted by Jackson County MI Historical Society, Keeley Park. 8-6-23. Photos by Bart Hawley, JTV. [ngg src="galleries" ids="3062" display="pro_blog_gallery"]Keeley Park Historical Marker Unveiling Ceremony, hosted by Jackson County MI Historical Society, Keeley Park. 8-6-23. Photos by Bart Hawley, JTV.