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West Nile Virus and Pertussis Identified in Jackson County

(August 23, 2024 4:41 PM ET) The Jackson County Health Department has issued two alerts on West Nile Virus and Pertussis. West Nile Virus Alert As of August 23rd, 2024, the Jackson County Health Department has confirmed that two birds in the county tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). Fortunately, no human cases have been confirmed in Jackson County at this time, though there have been four human cases of West Nile virus or other arboviruses reported statewide in 2024. Mosquito pools are routinely monitored by the Jackson County Health Department and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) for WNV and other arboviruses. Arboviruses are viruses transmitted by mosquitoes and other insects. Alongside West Nile Virus, Michigan has detected other arboviruses this summer, including Jamestown Canyon Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). West Nile Virus Symptoms: Most people infected with West Nile Virus do not experience symptoms. However, about 1 in 5 may develop mild symptoms such as: - Fever - Headache - Body aches - Fatigue - Skin rash (occasionally) In rare cases, severe symptoms can occur, including: - High fever - Severe headache - Neck stiffness - Disorientation or confusion - Muscle weakness -…

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Jackson College Sets Open Auditions for Fall Production of ‘Steel Magnolias’

Potter Center.  JC x JTV photo. (August 23, 2024 9:12 AM ET) A call is out for all aspiring actors.  Jackson College is announcing open auditions for the fall production of the beloved classic "Steel Magnolias”. Mark your calendars for Sept. 9 and 10 from 5-9 p.m. at the Michael Baughman Theatre in the Potter Center. This is your chance to be a part of an incredible theatrical experience. Whether you are a seasoned performer or new to the stage, we encourage everyone to register for an audition slot online or contact TomczakSaraAnn@jccmi.edu. Click here to sign up for an audition (https://www.jccmi.edu/events/auditions/). Performances will be held in November, so don't miss out on this exciting opportunity. We're also in need of backstage help, so if you're interested in supporting the production in any way, please reach out to Sara Anne Tomczak (TomczakSaraAnn@jccmi.edu). Character Descriptions (please note, you do not have to be the same age as your character) ·                     TRUVY JONES — 40ish Owner of the beauty shop and a lovable gossip. ·                     ANNELLE DUPUY-DESOTO — 19ish. Beauty shop assistant. Quirky and shy. ·                     CLAIREE BELCHER — 66ish. Widow of former mayor in town. Grande dame. ·                     SHELBY EATENTON-LATCHERIE — 25…

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JTV Sports Jackson County Scoreboard August 22, 2024

Volleyball Grass Lake 3, North Adams 0: Junior Ashleigh Simon finished with 17 kills, Mia Buttigieg tallied 26 assists, and Nadene Hubbard finished 22-for-22 at the service line with 18 points for Grass Lake. Jackson at Loy Norrix: The Vikings finished 2-1 in a quad meet at Loy Norrix. Jackson defeated Bangor twice but lost to Kalamazoo Hackett.  Northwest 3, Michigan Center 1: The Mounties defeated Michigan Center 25-13, 25-10, 25-27, and 25-17 on the road Thursday. Charlotte Rusch finished with seven kills and Brinley Speer added 11 digs for the Mounties.  Boys Cross Country Meckley’s Invitational: Hanover-Horton swept the top three spots as Landen Boulis was first (18:28), Blake Griffis finished second (20:52), and Zach Hassenzahl placed third (21:33). Alex Holda of Grass Lake finished fourth (21:33), teammate Connor Sherwood was fifth (21:35), and Corey Dubnicki of Jackson Prep placed sixth (21:46). Cooper Flick won the freshman/sophomore race for Hanover-Horton running 19:26 and teammate Chad Tyson was fourth at 20:04. Zack Buttigieg of Grass Lake was seventh overall in 21:09. Girls Cross Country Meckley’s Invitational: Grace Bullock of Grass Lake won the event (25:03) and teammate Taylor Hoppe was fifth (27:42) in the junior/senior race. Delainey Cottrell of Hanover-Horton…

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Events of August 23, 24, and 25, 2024

Friday, August 23 Grand River Farmers Market.  9 AM to 2 PM.  You’re invited to join us riverside for a healthy dose of good food, good music, and good community! We’ve got dozens of weekly rotating vendors offering Seasonal fruits & veggies, meats, cheeses, coffee, honey, pasta, artisan breads, baked goods, dairy, plants, flowers, bath and body, hand-crafted artisan wares, and more!  Entertainment and food truck.  We’ve also got prepared food and frozen make-n-take dinners.  We’ll be open rain or shine – hope to see you there!  Glick and Mechanic, Downtown Jackson. Havoc Fest.  HAVOC Fest is a mix of all things heavy and rock! Tickets are only $45 for entry to both days when you buy ahead. VIP is only $75 (Limited Number available) ***PARKING IS FREE On-Site*** The Fest Starts Friday August 23rd @ 6:00pm with a Kick Off Party that is included in the cost of your ticket. There will be great music, Food Trucks, and beverages all night! Saturday August 24th gates will open at 1:00 pm. The Music starts at 1:30pm. Two Stages side by side, with music going all through the day! The festival will also include Food Truck Alley with multiple offerings &…

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