On today's show, we preview some of the weekend events, including the Blazer 50th Anniversary Celebration with Alan Wade and Teddy Boyd; Bob Marshall performs at the Jackson Coffee Company Friday night and shares a couple of songs today; Jackson City Councilperson Derek Dobies on this week's council actions; Jeff Matzen from Matzen Financial with "Money Matters"; St. Patrick's Day dinner ideas with Lisa Spampinato.
2012 Jackson Percussion Concussion. A drumline drum off featuring the Detroit Pistons Drumline to raise awareness and funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).
By Larry JacobsonJTV SportsAfter the Lumen Christi boys basketball team knocked off Columbia Central to win a district championship, Titan coach Rich Karasek reflected on his squad. “These guys have been playing together for a long time,” Karasek said after that 69-61 win. “This is a very, very special basketball team and I think people are starting to realize that.” Special indeed… The Titans hosted this year’s Class B regional matchups and Monday night they easily dispatched an outmanned Olivet team 75-28. But Wednesday night was a different story. Wednesday night Lumen Christi looked across the gym at one of the premier powers in the state, regardless of class. Standing in the Titans path of a first regional championship in over 20 years was a Big Red squad whose physical stature matched their nickname. Sexton’s front line looked like something you might find at the college level. They featured 6’10 sophomore Trevor Manuel (one of the most highly recruited talents in the Midwest); silky smooth 6’7 senior Jalen Hayes, who has committed to play for Oakland University next year, and 6’5 junior Austin Johnson. The two-time defending Class B state champions also featured 6’2 senior, and former Jackson Viking, Jeremy…
Lumen Christi defeats Lansing Sexton 57 to 52. The Titans won their first Regional Title since 1989 and will play Detroit Community in the Quarterfinals for a trip to the Breslin Center.
New Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity Shelly Hendrick was introduced on today's show. Patrick Burtch, Jackson City Manager discussed the reasoning behind the new refuse ordinance passed last night by the city council. Jackson County Spotlight focused on Emergency Management; Barbara Baird-Pauli, principal of Jackson High School and John Waldron, event chair shared plans of the annual JHS Ambassador Dinner March 22; Vandercook Lake High School students Nathan Johnson, Tyler Petress and Tricia Parmalee with "The Music Man" this weekend and next; Pet of the Week with Kathy Brafford.
Consumers Energy partnered with the Community Action Agency on last month's Walk for Warmth fundraiser and Dan Bishop reported more than $15,000 raised by participants. Dan also discussed the company's latest Clean Energy Initiatives and recent economic development activity. Other guests today include: United Way's Jim Brian and Dan Salerno from the Food Bank of South Central Michigan; Jackson Symphony Orchestra Assistant Conductor David Schultz with a preview of this Saturday's concert; Russ Jennings from McThirsty's; Jeff Mazur and Stan Mazur unveil the Kiwanis Club Flowering Tree Project.
Lumen Christi advanced to the Regional Final with a dominating 75-28 win over Olivet. The Titans will host Lansing Sexton on Wednesday night, playing for its first Regional Championship since 1989.
Dr. Donna O'Neill announced the opening of the community's independent Infectious Disease medical practice in a new building on property previously owned by Jackson Public Schools. Dr. O'Neill was joined by JPS Superintendent Dan Evans to unveil "The Evans", the new building on the site of Amy Firth School on N. Elm Street. Other guests include: Tom Nolte with the Grass Lake Chamber of Commerce Spring Expo; Kate Manville-Schwartz and Tiffany Bond from In Good Company Restaurant; a preview of "Garden of Joy", the Wharton Center production about the Harlem Renaissance. Producer Bert Goldstein and cast members talk about the weekend show and we look in on a rehearsal.
By Larry JacobsonJTV Sports Columbia Central came into Friday night’s Class B District Championship game at Napoleon High School on a hot streak. The Eagles flew into Friday’s title game having won nine in a row – not losing since a thumping at Hillsdale in late January. Lumen Christi, however, entered the game having been on a hot streak… well… all season. In the end, the season-long hot streak won out. The Titans claimed the district title with a 69-61 win over CC in front of a loud, packed house at Napoleon. Lumen Christi was in control from the outset, leading 25-16 after one quarter and 41-28 at the half by controlling the tempo of the game. They pushed the ball up court on offense and pressed on defense, forcing the Eagles to adjust on the fly. Columbia Central came into the game with an advantage down low, featuring 6’7 senior center Riley Boyers and 6’6 forward Tucker Kik. Lumen Christi, however, negated any advantage by getting their wing players out in space. “We definitely wanted to control the tempo of the game,” Titan junior forward Matt Bullinger said. “We wanted to make them play our style…