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Monthly Archives: August 2023

MHSAA Announces Fall Sports Rules and Schedule Changes

Columbia Central and Lumen Christi preseason soccer scrimmage in August 2022.  JTV Sports file photo. (August 4, 2023 2:54 PM ET) A series of changes, including adjustments to postseason qualification in multiple sports and several playing rules, will take effect Monday, Aug. 7, as more than 95,000 athletes statewide are anticipated to begin the Fall 2023 season across nine sports for which the Michigan High School Athletic Association sponsors postseason tournaments.  Teams in girls and boys cross country, football, Lower Peninsula girls golf, boys soccer, Lower Peninsula girls swimming & diving, Upper Peninsula girls tennis and Lower Peninsula boys tennis, and girls volleyball may begin practice Monday. Competition begins Aug. 14 for golf and tennis, Aug. 16 for cross country, soccer, swimming & diving and volleyball, and Aug. 24 for varsity football. Football teams at all levels must have 12 days of preseason practice – over a period of 16 calendar days – before their first game. Qualification requirements for MHSAA Finals competition have been adjusted to provide more opportunities in two sports.  The Swimming & Diving Finals could enjoy larger fields this fall thanks to a change in the structuring of qualifying times. Moving forward, qualifying times will be…

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Jackson County Chamber of Commerce and Experience Jackson Announce New President and CEO

(August 4, 2023 1:26 PM ET) The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce and Jackson County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau (Experience Jackson) today announced that Ryan Tarrant has been named the President and CEO of both organizations effective September 5, 2023. The selection of Tarrant as the new President and CEO comes after conducting a national search led by an industry leading executive search firm and the Chamber and Experience Jackson’s Search Committee.  More than 200 applications were received by the search committee. “Ryan comes to us with depth of leadership and advocacy experience,” said Mollie Bolton, Chair, Jackson Chamber Board of Directors. “We are pleased to welcome Ryan to live, work & play in Jackson & look forward to working alongside him”. Tarrant most recently served as Chief Operating Officer at Business Leaders for Michigan, with five previous years as president and CEO of the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce. Under his leadership, the chamber added hundreds of new members and secured more than $1 million in public funding for its talent attraction and retention initiative, began the Minority Business Partnership program, and created a robust advocacy strategy that drove community infrastructure projects, placemaking activities, and engagement with local, state,…

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Friday, August 4, 2023

All new Thursday JTV News presents The Morning Show. Today, Andy and Bart’s guests: Bill Wypyski, CEO,  Center for Family Health.  Monica Moser, CEO & Hendrik Schuur, Early Childhood Literacy Fund, Jackson Community Foundation.  Chris Pelton, Sales Associate & Lynae Arehart, Designer, Vermeulen’s Home Furnishings.   9 AM and 11 AM. Replay from August 3. All new Thursday on The Bart Hawley Show:   Kyle Lewis, Parks Director, Jackson County Parks & Cascades;  Aaron Dimick, Public Information Officer, City of Jackson;  Dick Colony, District Lions Clubs Free Vision Screening at Jackson County Fair;  Jacque Austin, Jackson Young Professionals Passport Jackson Bus Tour;  Ric Walton, Walton Insurance Group.  1, 5, 8, and 11 PM;  2 and 5 AM.   Replay from August 3. 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…

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Events of August 4, 5, and 6, 2023

Friday, August 4 Grand River Farmers Market.  9 AM to 2 PM.  A community-driven market prioritizing fresh local produce and Michigan-only homemade & artisan goods.  Open Fridays and Saturdays, 9am-2pm throughout the summer into early fall. The Grand River Farmers Market is located in the parking lot of Grand River Brewery at the intersection of Louis Glick Highway and Mechanic Street. NEW: Rotating food trucks and music on select days. Vendors, artisans, and performers.  117 W Louis Glick Hwy, Jackson. Gigantic Sale for Missions. 9 AM. Huge garage sale inside the east end of the church and under the tent in the north parking lot. Clothing, books, antiques, jewelry, shoes, linens, Christmas/crafts, toys, baby, household goods, home office/school supplies, tools, furniture, sporting goods, exercise equipment, lamps, electronics. All proceeds fund missions work locally and around the world in the coming year. If you want it, we will probably have it, and at bargain prices! Open until 4pm Friday (clothing, shoes and linens are $2/bag, and other items inside are BOGO free or half price), and 11am Saturday (all items inside are free). Arbor Church, Spring Arbor. Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony.  The next County Historical Marker dedication ceremony will unveil our latest marker…

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SAU Soccer Player Signs Professional Contract

Nathan Ntalu.  Photo courtesy SAU.  (August 3, 2023 8:20 PM ET) Following an outstanding 2022 season with Spring Arbor University, Nathan Ntalu has signed to play professionally with North Carolina FC, a member of the USL League One.  Ntalu made an immediate impact in his first year with the Cougars. The French forward started 18 of 20 matches and tallied a team-best 11 goals, including three game-winners, while adding two assists.  He was named to the All-Crossroads League first team, recognized as the Crossroads League Newcomer of the Year, and earned NAIA All-American honorable-mention honors. In addition to his time with the Cougars, Ntalu spent the summer of 2022 playing with Lansing City of USL League Two, appearing in six games with two goals and one assist. He also has experience in the Northern Premier League in England, and he played in France at Fives Osc a local club, until the age of 17, when he made the switch to the semi pro level. He appeared with Ashton United Football Club in Manchester England in the 2021-22 season.  North Carolina FC is a professional soccer team based in Cary, North Carolina, founded in 2006. USL League One serves as the…

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MIS Historical Plaque To Be Unveiled

By Jeff Steers JTV Sports (August 3, 2023 4:16 PM ET) History will be made again at Michigan International Speedway this weekend. This time the historical maker is for the facility.  On Aug. 4, Jackson County historians will unveil the latest of several historic markers at the nationally renowned MIS. The 12:30 p.m. ceremony will take place outside of the speedway - where ground was broken for the motorsport’s facility on Sept. 27, 1967.  The gathering, open to the public, is under the auspices of the Jackson County Michigan Historical Society, Michigan International Speedway, and NASCAR. Funding for this marker has been provided by the Jackson County Visitors Bureau, Experience Jackson. Speakers will include representatives from the Jackson County Michigan Historical Society and Michigan International Speedway.  Tickets are not necessary to see the Jackson County Michigan Historical Society event.  MIS was built in 1967 in Brooklyn, Michigan, and held its first race in 1968. Since then, the track has been a staple of the motorsports scene, hosting a wide variety of racing series, including NASCAR, IndyCar, and ARCA. The track has been the site of many memorable moments, including some of the most thrilling finishes in NASCAR history. The facility,…

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