Adam Bragenzer

Jackson County Prosecutor Jerry Jarzynka announced today that he has appointed a new Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Kati Rezmierski.  She is a graduate of the University of Michigan Law School and she also earned her undergraduate degree at the University of Michigan.  Jarzynka and Resmierski discussed the appointment, along with current cases on today's show.  Other guests:  Andy Woell, BuilderWalk feature;  Elizabeth McClain, Community Action Agency's Executive Administrative Assistant fro Children's Programs;  Dave Smelser, Hammond Hardware;  Making Strides Walk 2013 fundraisers with Trina Brenner and Kelly Knupfer.

Executive Chef and Flight Attendant Krissy Kerwin's appearance on the Food Network's "Chopped" aired this week and today she provided some behind the scenes stories of her experience.  Last night, Krissy's friends and family gathered at The Chase sports bar for a viewing party.  SPOIL ALERT:  Krissy got chopped in the second round, but drew good reviews from the celebrity chef judges.  Other guests:  Jackson Mayor Martin Griffin;  Sylvan Learning Center Director Jen Shumaker;  First Ward City Councilperson Michelle Woods;  Elaine Crosby, Jackson Family Fall Festival;  Pet of the Week with Kathy Brafford, Cascades Humane Society.

Retired Jackson Public Schools Administrator Bob DuBois was awarded the first ever JPS Lifetime Viking Award at this year's Promise Bowl.  Superintendent Dan Evans and Bob DuBois talked about the contributions DuBois has made to the district and the community.  Other guests:  Jackson College Vice President of Administration Cindy Allen;  Toys of the Month with Phil Wrzesinki, The Toy House;  Linda Fergason and Barb Ross, Michigan Theatre's presentation of "Super Sucker" (Friday at 7PM);  Brooklyn-Irish Hills Chamber of Commerce board members Annette Dupuie and Brad Denning, "All Sports Spectacular", Saturday, September 28 at MIS.

Consumers Energy kicked off the 2013-14 United Way Campaign with a series of events within the company, including a Scavenger Hunt and the Coney Challenge.  Chair of the company's campaign, Vice President for Energy Delivery Garrick Rochow, applauded the efforts of employees in this year's fundraising.  Other guests:  Jeff Matzen, Matzen Financial, with "Money Matters";  Jackson District Library Spring Arbor Branch Manager Diana Hill;  Jackson County Veterans Services Director Dave Welihan, Vietnam Veterans of America chapter officers Bob Wilkinson and John Gibbs;  2nd Annual Project SAVE Walk with Tammy Myers, Jillien Baldwin and Ashlee Shepherd.