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Monthly Archives: December 2024

Jackson College Welcomes New Softball Coach Jon Gwizdala; Announces Softball Camps for Jan. 11-12

(December 24, 2024 12:32 PM ET) Jackson College has announced Jon Gwizdala, a member of the USA Men’s National Softball Team, as the new head coach for the Jets softball program. Gwizdala brings a wealth of experience to the position, most recently serving as the pitching coach at the University of Toledo from August 2022 through the 2024 season. His collegiate playing career began in 2010 as a pitcher at Delta College in University Center, Michigan. He later returned to Delta as a volunteer assistant softball coach in 2013 and 2016. After earning an associate degree from Delta College, Gwizdala completed a bachelor’s degree in exercise science at Central Michigan University, where he served as a practice player for the Chippewas’ softball team in 2014. In 2018, he obtained a Teacher’s Certification in science and physical education from Saginaw Valley State University. Gwizdala’s coaching career includes roles as assistant softball coach at Davenport University from 2019 to 2021, where he also coordinated camps and events, and as an assistant coach at Western Michigan University during the 2022 season. At Western Michigan, he worked with the Broncos’ pitching staff, helping them improve their strikeout totals, ERA, and WHIP. Beyond collegiate coaching,…

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MIVCA All-State Volleyball Players Named

Iyla Weeks (11) of Concord High School was named Division 4 First-Team All-State as voted on by members of the Michigan Volleyball Coaches Association for 2024.  File Photo, JTV Sports The following Jackson County volleyball players were named as Michigan Volleyball Coaches Association all-state or all-regional players as voted on by members of the association.  Division 2 Honorable Mention Bayli Stewart, Western, Outside Hitter Division 3 Third Team Morgan Kuhl, Hanover-Horton, Middle Hitter Division3  Honorable Mention Chelsea Russ, Hanover-Horton, Outside Hitter Hanna Alavarez, Grass Lake, Libero Gracie Tallman, Napoleon, Middle Hitter Division 4 First Team Iyla Weeks, Concord, Middle Hitter Division 4 Second Team Bradie Lehman, Concord, Setter All Region Volleyball Players Region 13 Morgan Brooke, Northwest, Outside Hitter J.J. Lewis, Western, Libero Bayli Stewart, Western, Outside Hitter Hanna Alvarez, Grass Lake, Libero Brynn deGlee, Hanover-Horton, Outside Hitter Molly Soper, Hanover-Horton, Setter Morgan Kuhl, Hanover-Horton, Middle Hitter, Chelsea Russ, Hanover-Horton, Outside Hitter Gracie Tallman, Napoleon, Middle Hitter Bradie Lahman, Concord, Setter Iyla weeks, Concord, Middle Hitter Academic All-State Teams Columbia Central, Coach Jenny Tompkins Concord, Coach Kathy Lehman Grass Lake, Coach Cassie Andonian Hanover-Horton, Coach Alexis Ahlbaum Napoleon, Coach Sallie Raftery Academic All-State Individuals Iyla Weeks Concord Nadene Hubbard Grass…

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Events of Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Santa Brunch.  9 AM to 2 PM.  SANTA will be here Christmas Eve!! 9-2!! Join us for brunch and let the kids decorate cookies!!  Grand River Brewery, 117 W. Glick Hwy, Downtown Jackson. Christmas Eve Brunch at Ogma.  10 AM to 3 PM.  Bring you and yours to Ogma for a lovely Christmas Eve brunch in Downtown Jackson! Starting at 10 am, we will be serving Biscuits & Gravy, Corned Beef Breakfast Hash, Chocolate Chip Pancakes, breakfast sides, and more! Last-minute gift cards, 4-packs of beer, and Ogma merchandise will also be available for those last-minute gifts. Come join us on Christmas Eve — we'd love to be a small part of your holiday celebration!  129 East Michigan Avenue, Downtown Jackson. 67th Annual Father Son Guy Thing.  Join us on December 24, 2024 for the 67th Annual Father / Son / Guy Thing Tradition at Veritas (3rd floor / 11:30AM). Enjoy delicious food and the “official start of Christmas shopping!” All reservations and payments will be handled via EventBrite this year so be sure to bring your phone or a printout of your confirmation to lunch with you.  $40 for adults 14oz ribeye steak.  $13 for kids burgers (6oz burger…

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Michigan High School Football Coaches Association Awards for 2024

Kadale Williams of Lumen Christi Catholic High School was named as the Michigan Sports Writers Player of the Year in Divisions 5-6 and as an all-state player by the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association.   Michigan High School Football Coaches Association Football Awards 2024   All-State Players for 2024 Division 4 Noah Berdiner, Specialist, Western Noah Berdiner, Western   Division 6 Drew Sweeney, Offensive Lineman, Lumen Christi Kadale Williams, Running Back, Lumen Christi Isaac Rehberg, Linebacker, Lumen Christi Spencer Berkeypile, Specialist, Michigan Center Drew Sweeney, Lumen Christi   Division 8 Nathan Fletcher, Defensive Lineman, Manchester Stone Overweg, Defensive Back, Springport Nathan Fletcher, Manchester   Academic All-State Teams  Division 8 Springport, Coach Ben Pack Academic All-State Individuals Division 4 Noah Berdiner, Western Luke Bergkoetter, Western Coby Tripp, Western Brennan Vainner, Western Karter Knack, Western Ron London, Western Luke Nally, Western Division 6 Peyton Denning, Columbia Central Blake Hoskins, Columbia Central Jacob Perkul, Columbia Central Nicolas Richardson, Columbia Central Division 7 Carson Lovett, Napoleon Layne Saari, Hanover-Horton Dallas Smith, Napoleon Luke Soper, Hanover-Horton Division 8 Ben Curtis, Springport Daniel Dysert, Springport Joel Kiselica, Springport Travis Riehle, Springport Drew Sanford, Springport All-Region Football Players Division 3, Region 3 Shea Haehnle, Defensive Lineman,…

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Events of Monday, December 23, 2024

Holiday Skate at Allskate. 1 PM to 4 PM.  Admission $8 - skate rental $5 - skate mates $5 - laser tag $5 (includes a 10 credit game card).  Allskate Fun Center, 1313 West North Street, Jackson. Christmas Eve Eve at Sandhill Crane Vineyards.  3 PM to 6 PM.  Our tasting room is open for last minute wine gifts from 3-6pm on Monday, December 23rd! Gift ideas include: Wine, Chocolate Bottles/Dessert Wine, Gift Certificate, Artwork, Beanie, Glassware, Classes, Wine Corks/Wine Key, Puzzle, Beer & Wine Tags.  Pop into Sandhill on the Monday before Christmas!  4724 Walz Rd, Jackson. Monday Night Comedy at the Enchanted Forest. 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM.  Join Monster Box Theatre for a night of Improv Comedy fun MONDAY at 7:30 PM.  Monday Nights are Comedy Nights at The Enchanted Forest Bar & Grill in Jackson! Come out for three rounds of improv comedy fun with no cover thanks to Fawzi’s Enchanted Forest, 3705 Ann Arbor Rd, Jackson. Nite Lites Drive Thru Christmas Display.  An experience like no other! Nite Lites is a five-mile long holiday lights drive through experience, running every day through Jan 5, 2025.   Drive Thru tickets can also be purchased at the gate.  Train tickets…

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JTV Sports Weekend Update for December 22, 2024

Kiyla Brooks of Jackson College splits a pair of defenders during a home contest Saturday against Southwestern College. Photo by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports December 20, 2024 events  Boys Basketball Jackson 43, St. Francis 38: Jackson led 25-10 at halftime and held on for the victory. Northwest 64, Pinckney 48: The Mounties scored more than 20 points more than its season average in a win over Pinckney. Lumen Christi 69, Stockbridge 59: The Titans earned a 10-point non-conference win Friday night. Girls Basketball Concord 40, Quincy 30: Bradie Lehman scored 12 points and Grace Thorrez added nine points for Concord (4-1 overall, 2-0 Big 8). Jackson Christian 60, North Adams-Jerome 32: Rennie Huff finished with 24 points, 11 rebounds, five steals and five assists to lead the Royals. Johannah Loew finished with 14 points and Ella Boll tallied 12 points and eight rebounds for JCHS. Gabriel Richard 59, Lumen Christi 42: Kenna Hunt finished with 15 points and Kathleen Doan tallied 10 points for Lumen Christi (3-2 overall). Adrian 37, Northwest 25: The Mounties fell on the road in non-conference action Friday night. Wrestling Grass Lake Team Invitational: Dundee won the tournament with a 5-0 record. Grass Lake went 1-4…

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The Winter Solstice and Its Meanings 12-21-2024 | Photo Gallery

Jackson College hosted a special educational and celestial event, “The Winter Solstice and Its Meanings,” on Saturday, Dec. 21, in the Jets Hangar. This free evening offered an engaging opportunity to explore the science and traditions surrounding the shortest day of the year. Travis Marlow, the College’s Astronomical Observatory Coordinator, offered a presentation on the winter solstice. Attendees heard about the mechanics of this astronomical event — what causes the solstice and its significance in marking the change of seasons. Marlow also delved into the cultural history tied to the solstice, exploring how civilizations across the globe have celebrated and interpreted this event through time.  Photos by Henry Black, JTV.   Jackson College hosted a special educational and celestial event, “The Winter Solstice and Its Meanings,” on Saturday, Dec. 21, in the Jets Hangar. This free evening offered an engaging opportunity to explore the science and traditions surrounding the shortest day of the year. Travis Marlow, the College’s Astronomical Observatory Coordinator, offered a presentation on the winter solstice. Attendees heard about the mechanics of this astronomical event — what causes the solstice and its significance in marking the change of seasons. Marlow also delved into the cultural history tied to the solstice, exploring how…

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