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JC Golfer Klintworth – ‘I Knew School Would Always Be There’

By Jeff Steers JTV Sports  (September 28, 2024 8:00 AM ET) A Jackson College math teacher was going over some work in class and noted that most of the students had “worked on this last year.” Golfer Michael Klintworth chuckled a bit and said to himself “maybe in 2016” and noted that he may need a little refresher. Eight years, many countries, thousands of hockey games, and more than a dozen surgeries later Klintworth is back in Jackson pursuing his degree. He has played professional hockey in Sweden, lived with other families in other parts of the country, and made so many road trips that one more challenge would not hurt. Klintworth knew that school would always be there. The 2016 Hanover-Horton High School graduate started playing hockey at age three – spurred on by the quest to become potty trained. “My dad said you couldn’t wear diapers on the ice,” Klintworth said with a smile. “I loved the sport and the friendships it produced.” Klintworth continued in leagues in Jackson, Flint, and Lansing where travel from one part of the country to another was just part of the ambiance of the sport. He started Junior Hockey at age 16…

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JTV Sports Jackson County Scoreboard September 27, 2024

Columbia Central High School running back Julian Boardman (44) looks for an opening during a Cascades Conference matchup Friday against Vandercook Lake.  Football Jonesville 46, Addison 0 Columbia Central 55, Vandercook Lake 18 Napoleon 30, Grass Lake 26 Concord 32, Morenci 16      Michigan Center 48, East Jackson 0 Hanover-Horton 63, Homer 0 Ypsilanti Community 27, Jackson 20 Lumen Christi 35, Divine Child 0 Marshall 28, Northwest 27 Springport 47, Quincy 7 Western 49, Coldwater 7 Leslie 45, Manchester 28  Reading 20, Stockbridge 13 Madison 30, Hillsdale 8 Swimming Jackson 93, Adrian 93: The two teams ended the meet tied at 93-all Thursday. Isabelle Ortiz won the 100-yard backstroke (1:05) and the 100-yard butterfly (1:04) for Jackson. Gillian Snyder also won the 500-yard freestyle in 6:00. College Athletic Events   Cross Country Jackson College at Siena Heights: Nathan Blondke finished 60th (30:17) and Noah Blondke was 62nd (30:26) for Jackson College in the 8K at Heritage Park in Adrian. In the women’s 6K run, Jessica Furman finished 60th (20:16), Sheilyn Rayas placed 69th (33:56), and Sarah Hoop was 70th (34:36) for the Jets. JC will participate in the Jayhawk Invitational Saturday, Oct. 12. Nathan Blondke of Jackson College finished 60th in…

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Events of Saturday, September 28 – Sunday, September 29, 2024

Saturday, September 28 ORS Oktoberfest 5K Run/Walk, 10K Run, Kids Superhero Run. 9 AM.  One Energy Plaza (Consumers Energy HQ), Downtown Jackson.  Orthopaedic Rehab Specialists, PC is partnering with MK Jetting and Televising to put on the 2024 ORS Oktoberfest 10k / 5K, Kids Superhero Run.  This race has changed locations and time of year over its tenure but ORS is proud to be offering this community event for over 30 years! We are changing locations!!!!  Why not???!!  This year's festivities will be held at Consumer's Energy Headquarters,  One Energy Plaza.  With the wide-open spaces, public parking structures adjacent, AND the City of Jackson trail systems it is a win from a safety and experience aspect.  DJ Chere Pepper (cherepepper.com) will be on site again this year to provide announcements, and music throughout the event!  All Oktoberfest participants will receive post-race re-fueling ON-SITE by Doll n Burgers!  Race Day Packet Pick-Up will be from 7:30 am - 8:45 am at Consumer's Energy Headquarters.  1 Energy Plaza.  All pre and post-race events will take place on the Plaza in front of the old post office, now Consumer's Energy Headquarters. Registration and more info here. K105.3 Fall Fest & Chili Classic.  Get ready…

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JCHD: West Nile Virus Public Health Notice

(September 27, 2024 2:29 PM ET)  From the Jackson County Health Department: As of September 27, 2024, we are sharing updated information about the West Nile Virus (WNV) in Jackson County, following our last update on August 23, 2024. Since then, there have been three human cases of WNV and one more bird testing positive. This brings the total to three humans and three birds (2 crows and 1 sandhill crane) testing positive for WNV. These are the first human cases of WNV reported in Jackson County since 2012. Statewide, there have been 21 human cases of mosquito-borne viruses as of September 20, 2024. This includes 19 cases of West Nile Virus and 2 cases of Jamestown Canyon Virus. West Nile Virus is the most common mosquito-borne disease in the continental U.S. It spreads to people through mosquito bites and usually occurs during mosquito season, which starts in summer and lasts through fall. There are no vaccines or medicines to treat West Nile Virus in people. Most people who get West Nile Virus don’t feel sick. However, about 1 in 5 people will get a fever and other symptoms. About 1 in 150 people may get seriously ill, and it…

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