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JTV Sports Jackson County Scoreboard April 14, 2024

April 14, 2024

Softball Lake Michigan 8, Jackson College 0: The Jets were limited to three hits in the contest. Ashley Sturgill, Karson Fairbanks, and Addison Bobbio recorded the hits for JC. Jackson College 2, Lake Michigan 1: Karson Fairbanks finished with two of the Jets’ three hits – including a home run – and knocked in one run in the victory. Rayannah Burke earned the win giving up only five hits and striking out five. The Jets host Ancilla Monday for a make up doubleheader beginning at 3 p.m. The Jets are 12-12 overall, 8-8 in MCCAA play this season. Baseball Jackson College 2, St. Clair County 1: The Jets scored two runs in the third inning to pull ahead. Henry Major and Jared Kramp recorded double to knock in runs. Luke Micunek earned the pitching win for the Jets striking out seven batters in 4.2 innings. Sammy Bronkema pitched two innings of scoreless baseball in relief for JC. Jackson College 11, St. Clair County 3: Harry Major, Jared Kramp, Gabe Jones, and Logan Christophel each had two hits for JC in the 10 hit attack. Major knocked in four runs and Kremp hit a home run. The Jets scored six runs…

Events of Monday, April 15, 2024

April 14, 2024

Jackson College HealthWise Event. Jackson College will host a community HealthWise screening event in April dedicated to lung and respiratory health. Community members are invited to this free opportunity, April 15 from 11 a.m. -3 p.m. in Justin Whiting Hall, Room 118, on Central Campus. Respiratory therapy students will perform testing and education under the supervision of Jackson College faculty. The day will include: Pulmonary Function Testing to measure overall lung function. Six-minute walk test which is a safe and simple test used to assess functional exercise tolerance. Electrocardiograms (EKGs) please note that participants will be expected to have their primary care provider interrupt the results. If any emergent findings do occur, participants will be instructed to seek immediate medical care. Medication and equipment demonstrations Sleep apnea screening Smoking cessation information Lung model demonstration Lung health education Screenings and information will be free, but appointments are required. Spaces are limited; please register by visiting www.jccmi.edu/healthwise. Jackson County Art Show. Opening Day. Students from Jackson County Schools, Public, Christian and Charter, will be exhibiting students' artwork from kindergarten through twelfth grade. Jackson Crossing Mall from Monday April 15-28, 2024 during mall hours. “Hello, Dolly!” Auditions. Hello, aspiring actors and actresses! Center Stage Jackson is…

New Jackson Lacrosse Program Popular with Hockey Players

April 14, 2024

Jackson Lacrosse goalie Hikaru Matzen has produced nearly 40 saves in net in the last two games. By Jeff Steers JTV Sports (April 14, 2024 7:30 AM ET) A year ago, the only sticks and balls Western High School student-athlete Hikaru Matzen cared about were golf clubs and Titleists. But the Western High School senior is one of nearly three dozen players participating in a cooperative program playing lacrosse for Jackson. The team consists of players from Jackson, Western, Northwest, Lumen Christi, and Michigan Center. Matzen joined the team a couple of months ago and is the starting goalie for Jackson. He learned the position using an interesting method. “I spent a lot of time sitting in my room and watching YouTube,” Matzen said. “The Princeton (University) goalie is really good with a lower stance.” Matzen played hockey for eight years and golf for the last three years. He made the switch to lacrosse during his senior season. He enjoys the physical aspect of the sport and compares it to his experience playing hockey. Jackson Head Coach David Flack said the program started about a couple of years ago when a lacrosse clinic was presented to students – pre-Covid. A…

JTV Sports Jackson County Scoreboard April 13, 2024

April 13, 2024

Baseball Concord 4, Britton-Deerfield 3: The Yellowjackets scored three times in the first inning and held on for the home win. Dustin Hamilton finished with two hits and two RBIs for CHS. Concord 14, Athens 0: Concord finished 2-0 on the day with an easy win over Athens. Carter Arbuckle hit a home run and knocked in two runs and Dustin Hamilton finished with two hits and three RBIs for Concord. Lane Blossom finished with three hits, and Levi Raymond, Jordan Mendellin, and Lucas Tyler each finished with two hits for CHS. Hanover-Horton 10, Madison 4: The Comets exploded for eight runs in the third inning to break open a close game. Jack Wooster finished with two hits and an RBI and Luke Soper tallied one hit and two RBIs for Hanover-Horton. Charlotte 6, Hanover-Horton 3: Luke Soper finished with two hits and Cameron Sherwood had two RBIs for the Comets. Columbia Central 11, Napoleon 1: The Golden Eagles improved to 6-0 by winning the Napoleon Invitational Saturday. CCHS defeated Napoleon 11-1 in the opening game as Ryan Hammond held Napoleon to two hits in the game also striking out eight batters. Blake Hoskins and Noah Dankert each had two…

Friday, April 12, 2024

April 12, 2024

Friday JTV News presents The Morning Show. Today, Andy and Bart’s guests: Bill Wypyski, CEO, Center for Family Health. Jacob Bailey and Jordan Bailey, Bailey Excavating. Amanda Williams, Owner, and Audrey Hoover, Kitchen and Events, Suburban Lanes. 9 AM and 11 AM. Replay from April 4. Friday on The Bart Hawley Show: Ben Kriesch, Principal & Samantha McCaul, Kindergarten Teacher, Paragon Charter Academy; Justice Hampton, Jackson Area Career Center and JPEC Student and DECA State Championship Winner with Matt Swank, JACC Instructor; Derek Bycraft, Director of Operations, YMCA Storer Camps; Steve Tucker, The Michigan Theatre; Ric Walton, Walton Insurance Group. Live at 1 PM, replays at 5, 8 and 11 PM; 2 and 5 AM. Replay from April 4. Food Circus: All new episode! Adrien heads to the American 1 Event Center for the 12th Annual Southern Michigan Winter Beer Festival. The festival features over 150 craft beers, meads, spirits, wine and hard cider. Along with food trucks and vendors, this festival is the place to be. True Story: TRUE STORY features the history of Sparton Corporation located in Jackson. Founded in 1900, Sparton Corporation has over a 120 year history of manufacturing technologically advanced equipment for transportation, electronics,…

Events of April 12, 13, and 14, 2024

April 11, 2024

Friday, April 12 Jackson County Restaurant Week. Final day! Spend a week exploring the restaurants of Jackson County during Jackson County Restaurant Week, April 8-12, 2024. Participating restaurants in Jackson County, Michigan will provide a selection of $15 menu options throughout the week - with a variety of locations to experience breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner. Experience five days of the county's culinary finest by visiting multiple restaurants... increasing your chances of winning prizes at the end! Check with each participating restaurant for hours and unique menus for Jackson County Restaurant Week. Participating restaurants: • 308 Brass Rail, • Andy’s Pizza, • Baby Bear Burger, • Bella Notte Ristorante, • The Blue Julep, • Booher’s Fresh Market & Diner, • Burnt Honey, • The Crazy Cowboy, • The Dirty Bird, • Doll N' Burgers, • Eagles Nest Bar & Grill Clarklake, • FFF Truck, • The Five Forks, • Flavorz, • The Hunt Club, • Grand River Brewery - Jackson, • Lucero's Mexican Bar & Grill, • Mama's Mercantile and Eatery, • Murphy’s Bistro, • Nite Lite, • Ogma Brewing Co., • PB&J’s BBQ, • RJs Metropolitan Ice Cream Co., • Veritas, • West Texas BBQ. For information on the contest and more…

Thursday, April 11, 2024

April 11, 2024

Thursday JTV News presents The Morning Show. Today, Andy and Bart’s guests: Jesse Brown, Athletic Director, Lumen Christi Catholic School. Shawna Tello, CEO, Jackson YMCA. Heather Leszcynski, Executive Director & Alexis Chown, Development and Marketing Director, Cascades Humane Society. 9 AM and 11 AM. Replay from April 9. Thursday on The Bart Hawley Show: Juan Zapata, Jackson County Airport Manager; Julie Baker, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Curriculum & Federal Programs, Jackson Public Schools; Lindsay Walsh, Owner/Artistic Director, Grace School of Dance, Lean Rocket LOCAL Fellow; Hakim Crampton & Yanice Jackson, Publisher/Author, Southside Festival Series, Local Authors Expo & Annual Book Fair; Randy Coleman & Alice Kolb, Special Olympics; Jenna Chmielewski, ERA Reardon, RIght Size Your Life. Live at 1 PM, replays at 5, 8 and 11 PM; 2 and 5 AM. Replay from April 9. Food Circus: All new episode! Adrien heads to the American 1 Event Center for the 12th Annual Southern Michigan Winter Beer Festival. The festival features over 150 craft beers, meads, spirits, wine and hard cider. Along with food trucks and vendors, this festival is the place to be. True Story: TRUE STORY features the history of Sparton Corporation located in Jackson. Founded in 1900,…

Events of Thursday, April 11, 2024

April 10, 2024

Jackson County Restaurant Week. Spend a week exploring the restaurants of Jackson County during Jackson County Restaurant Week, April 8-12, 2024. Participating restaurants in Jackson County, Michigan will provide a selection of $15 menu options throughout the week - with a variety of locations to experience breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner. Experience five days of the county's culinary finest by visiting multiple restaurants... increasing your chances of winning prizes at the end! Check with each participating restaurant for hours and unique menus for Jackson County Restaurant Week. Participating restaurants: • 308 Brass Rail, • Andy’s Pizza, • Baby Bear Burger, • Bella Notte Ristorante, • The Blue Julep, • Booher’s Fresh Market & Diner, • Burnt Honey, • The Crazy Cowboy, • The Dirty Bird, • Doll N' Burgers, • Eagles Nest Bar & Grill Clarklake, • FFF Truck, • The Five Forks, • Flavorz, • The Hunt Club, • Grand River Brewery - Jackson, • Lucero's Mexican Bar & Grill, • Mama's Mercantile and Eatery, • Murphy’s Bistro, • Nite Lite, • Ogma Brewing Co., • PB&J’s BBQ, • RJs Metropolitan Ice Cream Co., • Veritas, • West Texas BBQ. For information on the contest and more details, click here. Pasta Making…

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

April 10, 2024

Wednesday JTV News presents The Morning Show. Today, Andy and Jenifer’s guests: Dan Machnik, Willis & Machnik Financial Services. Adam Bellfy, Bellfy Aquatic Engineering. Sarah Case, Simulation & Innovation Center & Katelyn Robertson, Second Year Respiratory Student, Jackson College. Amy Proffitt, Owner and Madison Dunlap, Shop Manager, Come to Your Effin Senses. 9 AM and 11 AM. Replay from April 8. Wednesday on The Bart Hawley Show: Brian Philson, CEO, Highfields; Jackson Public Schools Believe the Hype with Kriss Giannetti; Rachel Buchanan, Marketing & Development Manager, Experience Jackson and Jackson County Restaurant Week; Lucian Leone, Director of Enrollment Management, Jackson Catholic Schools; Bob Hoffman with Wharton Center’s cast of “Moulin Rouge”. Live at 1 PM, replays at 5, 8 and 11 PM; 2 and 5 AM. Replay from April 8. Food Circus: All new episode! Adrien heads to the American 1 Event Center for the 12th Annual Southern Michigan Winter Beer Festival. The festival features over 150 craft beers, meads, spirits, wine and hard cider. Along with food trucks and vendors, this festival is the place to be. True Story: TRUE STORY features the history of Sparton Corporation located in Jackson. Founded in 1900, Sparton Corporation has over a 120…

JTV Sports Jackson County Scoreboard April 9, 2024

April 9, 2024

Baseball Concord 7, Bronson 4: The Yellowjackets scored five times in the first two innings at home Tuesday. Carter Arbuckle earned the win giving up only four hits and striking out six batters in five innings. Jordan Medellin and Levi Raymond each collected two hits and an RBI for Concord. Bronson 3, Concord 1: The game was called in the sixth inning with Bronson leading. Dustin Hamilton finished with two hits and an RBI for Concord. East Jackson 15, Lansing Eastern 5: The Trojans won its first two games of the season at home against Lansing Eastern. Caleb Weaver finished with two hits and knocked in four runs for EJHS. Jake Saunders also tallied two hits and three RBIs for the Trojans. East Jackson 11, Lansing Eastern 0: Jake Saunders earned the pitching win striking out 14 batters and teaming with Hunter Vickers for a no-hitter. K.J. Oliver finished with two hits and two RBIs for EJHS. Lumen Christi 2, A.A. Gabriel Richard 1: Gabe King pitched a seven-hitter with 10 strikeouts in a complete game for the Titans. King and Colin Wilson knocked in runs for LCCHS. Lumen Christi 8, AA. Gabriel Richard 2: Kash Kalahar was the hitting…