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Street and Intersection Closures in This Week’s Dig Jackson Update

Report Provided by City of Jackson and MDOT, Photos by Ryan Kerwin, JTV Construction continues in to the fall on several area City of Jackson and MDOT projects.  There will be complete street closings on some of these projects. What you need to know for next week: Kibby Road to remain closed for another week Concrete work set for Louis Glick, W. Michigan, Washington intersection Jackson and Cortland streets will likely open to traffic in one month Water main testing continues on Louis Glick Highway   Cooper Street to Close at Railroad Crossing W Michigan Avenue between Brown and Steward (MDOT) Work on this MDOT administered project to replace water mains, sewers, sidewalks and reconstruct the road with new curb and gutters and concrete pavement continues on schedule. All water mains along the stretch of W. Michigan Ave. have been installed, and contractors have connected the main and sanitary sewer to homes and businesses along that stretch. Crews have finished paving the south side of the street and the base course on the north side is roughly 70 percent complete. Next week, contractors will continue to work to complete the base course on the north side of the street, and…

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Friday, October 13, 2017

State Senator Mike Shirkey;  Fr. Tim Nelson, Pastor, St. Mary’s Star of the Sea & Matt Berkemeier, Principal, St. Mary’s School;  Wendy Treacher, Jackson Chorale;  Alan Bergstrom, Senior VP, Community Choice Credit Union, with Bridget Simone, Spring Arbor Member Center Manager;  Dave DeBaker, Entertainment Correspondent;  Ric Walton, The Walton Insurance Group

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Wet Weekend Expected

Drizzle will end this morning and fair weather is expected until Saturday afternoon when showers and thunderstorms will be around as low pressure tracks across Lower Michigan. Windy and cooler weather will arrive on Sunday. Today:  Mostly cloudy until midday then becoming mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon. Tonight:  Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain showers overnight. Lows in the mid 50s. Light winds. Saturday:  Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers until midday, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Saturday Night:  A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms overnight. Lows in the upper 50s. South winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent. Sunday:  Windy. Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms until midday, then a slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 45 mph. Chance…

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Events of October 13, 14 and 15, 2017

The Jackson Downtown Development Authority presents the Grand River Farmers Market, today and tomorrow from 8am to 2pm.  The market, featuring seasonal farmers and other vendors is at Grand River Marketplace, corner of Glick Highway and Mechanic Street in Downtown Jackson. The Jackson District Library offers at the Meijer Branch every Friday at 8:30 AM with Jeanette Lamphere. Suggested donation of $3. Intended for adults. Yoga at the Spring Arbor Branch of the Jackson District Library today and every Friday at 9 AM with Amy Reamer.  Suggested donation of $5. The Eastern Branch of the Jackson District Library has Yoga with Elizabeth Hall at 9 AM.  Class suggested for adults and seniors.  Suggested donation is $2. Suicide Awareness Remember There is Always Hope.  S.A.R.A.H is celebrating their birthday, the cost is $5 per person. There will be plenty going on at this event with a focus on Suicide Awareness:  Art preview & sales.  Information tables by Jackson Recovery, Jackson Suicide Coalition, New Vision, Save Our Youth, The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, and Lansing Walking Out of Darkness.  Motivational performances by Riley Kid (Brother Minister) and Nicholas Baxter.  Live performances by local youth.  6 PM to 11 PM, Art 634, 634 North Mechanic Street. For…

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Cloudy and Cool

There will be scattered showers tonight but widespread rain is not expected until later on Saturday when low pressure approaches Lower Michigan from the west. Today:  Cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph until midday becoming light. Tonight:  Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Light winds. Friday:  Partly sunny until midday then becoming mostly sunny. Highs around 70. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Friday Night:  Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain showers overnight. Lows in the mid 50s. South winds around 5 mph. Saturday:  Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers until midday, then a chance of rain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent. Yesterday’s high was 58 at 12:30 AM.  The low was  at 52 at 12:59 PM. Average high temperature for today is 62.  Average low temperature for today is 41. 1.14 inches of of precipitation yesterday.  Total precipitation for month to date:  2.59 inches.    Sunrise today at 7:47 AM EDT.  Sunset at…

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Thursday, October 12, 2017

Kim Bishop, Associate State Director, Community Outreach, AARP Michigan;  Rev. Erik Ekong, Gary Schultz & Jean Yohe, Trinity Lutheran Church celebrates 150 Years;   Jessica Webb & Heather Rossner, Experience Jackson;  Diane Cerquiera, Friends of Animals, Craft-A-Rama;  George Veach, Kiwanis Club Travel Adventure Series

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Events of Thursday, October 12, 2017

The Green Market at Henry Ford Allegiance Health is open today from 9 AM to 2 PM.  Local, sustainable and organic produce and Michigan-made items are featured.  Located across from the main hospital building on East Michigan Avenue.  The Eastern Branch of the Jackson District Library presents Leonardo DiCaprio movies Thursdays in October at 2 PM.  Today’s movie is Inception (2010, PG-13).  Free admission and free popcorn.  Intended for adults.  Widescreen and comfortable seats too! The Cascades Manor House presents a German Dinner, tonight at 6 PM.  Enjoy a traditional dinner with specially selected German beers and wines!  You don't want to miss these traditional German foods!  Assorted Cheeses, Brat Bites w/ Curry Sauce, Pretzels, Wienerschnitzel, Stuffed Peppers, Red Cabbage w/ Apples, Roasted Seasonal Vegetables, German Hot Potato Salad, Beer and Wine, Desserts & Coffee.  Call for Reservations 784-1500.  Ticket Price: $35 per person. The Kiwanis Club of Jackson presents the 72nd Season of The Travel Adventure Film Series.  Travel without ever leaving Jackson!  Films are presented in the auditorium of Jackson High School, 544 Wildwood Avenue at 7 p.m.  Single Admission Tickets available for purchase at the door:  $8 for adults, $4 for students, Children 12 & under are free!  This evening’s film:  A…

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