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I-94 Design-Build Project Update for May 17, 2021

May 17, 2021

(May 17, 2021 12:29 PM) During the last few weeks, crews continued building temporary pavement sections for maintaining traffic and the new westbound I-94 bridge over West Avenue. Additionally, crews continued to place embankment where the new westbound I-94 roadway will be near the US-127/M-50 interchange and began mot-mix asphalt removal on the existing surface of westbound I-94. During the coming weeks, the contractor will continue building the new bridge and will be closing northbound and southbound US-127/M-50 to set concrete beams and place a new culvert for the Hurd Marvin Drain underneath US-127/M-50 north of I-94. Additionally, they will begin placing permanent drainage structures on the new westbound I-94 alignment. Following drainage structure placement, the contractor will begin building the future westbound I-94 pavement section. Traffic maintenance for this upcoming week will include: The northbound US-127/M-50 ramp to westbound I-94 is closed, as well as one lane being closed on both northbound and southbound US-127/M-50 from Sparks Street to Springport Road. The southbound US-127/M-50 ramp to eastbound I-94 is closed and being maintained via a temporary ramp utilizing a temporary traffic signal. Beginning at 9 p.m. Friday, May 21, northbound and southbound US-127/M-50 will be closed and detoured…

Jackson County Cumulative Report: 14,449 COVID-19 Positive Cases and 264 Deaths

May 17, 2021

(May 17, 2021 12:00 PM) The Jackson County Health Department released the COVID-19 positive numbers for Jackson County. As of 12:00 PM today, there are 14,449 positive cases (cumulative), and 264 deaths (cumulative)*. There are 53 new cases and 1 new death since Saturday’s report. Cumulative recovered, as of May 17: 12,896** As of May 13, there are 38 persons at Henry Ford Allegiance Health being treated as inpatients for COVID-19. Jackson County Vaccination Coverage: 47.9% of Jackson County residents 16 and older have received first dose, 42.1% fully vaccinated (Moderna or Pfizer both doses, J&J single dose). The cumulative numbers posted on Mondays include the data from Sunday and Monday. Recovered numbers are being posted as received. The Michigan Department of Corrections is reporting as of 5 PM May 14, there are 5,576 confirmed positive cases at Jackson facilities and 693 confirmed positive staff cases. MDOC positive case numbers are cumulative. Note: Jackson County will post COVID-19 data daily by mid-afternoon, Monday-Saturday, keeping with the schedule established by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). The cumulative numbers posted on Monday will include the data from Sunday and Monday. Recovered numbers are being posted as…

MDOC Cumulative Report: 5,576 Confirmed Positive Cases at Jackson Facilities, 693 Confirmed Positive Jackson Staff

May 17, 2021

(May 17, 2021 11:51 AM) The Michigan Department of Corrections is reporting as of 5 PM May 14, there are 26,658 confirmed positive COVID-19 cumulative cases at facilities throughout the state. Of that statewide total, 5,576 of the confirmed positive cases have been at Jackson facilities. Throughout the state corrections system, there are currently 289 active cases. In Jackson, there have been 2,808 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases at Charles E. Egeler Reception and Guidance Center, 1,219 at Cooper Street Correctional Facility, 38 at Duane Waters Health Center, 963 at G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility, and 548 at Parnall Correctional Facility. All numbers are cumulative. Among staff, there are a total of 4,334 COVID-19 positive cases statewide. In Jackson, there have been 249 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases among employees at Charles E. Egeler Reception and Guidance Center, 160 at Cooper Street Correctional Facility, 147 at G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility, 4 at Jackson Regional Warehouse, 5 at Jackson Regional Office, 2 at Jackson Training Center and 126 at Parnall Correctional Facility. All numbers are cumulative. There have been a total of 141 deaths (statewide) of prisoners who had tested positive for COVID-19, 33 of those deaths were among prisoners at Jackson…

Additional Michigan Households Eligible for Food Assistance

May 17, 2021

(May 17, 2021 10:34 AM) The number of Michigan families eligible for additional food assistance in response to the COVID-19 pandemic will be increasing in May with everyone who is eligible now receiving an increased amount, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced. An additional 350,000 families will receive the extra food assistance under approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service, bringing the total in Michigan receiving extra benefits due to the pandemic to more than 700,000. “Michigan has made great progress towards getting ‘Vacc to Normal’ thanks to the safe, effective vaccines and efforts by millions of Michiganders who have gone above and beyond through the pandemic,” said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. “However, many families are still facing food insecurity due to the health and economic challenges of the last 14 months. No one should go hungry in Michigan, especially in the midst of a pandemic, and I am proud of this step we are taking to continue helping families put food on the table.” Beginning this month, all households that receive food assistance benefits, will be eligible for the additional amount. Previously families already receiving the maximum monthly amount of assistance were…

“Bright Walls” Mural Chosen for Exhibit at U.S. Embassy in Beijing

May 17, 2021

(May 17, 2021 9:40AM) The U.S. Embassy in Beijing launched Art for the People, a brand new public art exhibit recreating large public murals from the streets of the U.S.A. onto the streets of Beijing. 23 murals from across the United States were chosen for display, including a Jackson Bright Walls mural by Clay McAndrews, Founder of the Bright Walls Mural Festival. This exhibition is the first of its kind to decorate the exterior walls of the U.S. Embassy compound. In announcing the project, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said: “We want a U.S.-China relationship that includes space for direct, honest, and robust public engagement. Art for the People represents the diversity of American society. It also embodies our deep commitment to genuine exchange with the Chinese people.” McAndrews was surprised when he was contacted by the U.S. Embassy and initially thought it was not legitimate. “When I first got her (Sanny Wroblewski, a multimedia specialist at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing) email I literally thought it was a scam. I tried looking up the woman online and couldn’t find her anywhere. She said her husband worked in secret service and they have worked at U.S. embassies all over the…

Federal, State Tax Filing Deadline is Today

May 17, 2021

( May 17, 2021 8:54 AM) With taxpayers required to either e-file or mail their federal and state individual income tax returns by midnight tonight, the Michigan Department of Treasury has some tips to help last-minute filers submit an accurate return. “There is still time to file your state individual income tax return,” said Deputy State Treasurer Glenn White, who oversees Treasury's Revenue Services programs. “Please thoroughly complete your state tax return and don’t rush. An inaccurate return could lead to processing delays.” To ensure an accurate income tax return is filed with the state of Michigan: File electronically. Taxpayers can go to www.michigan.gov/mifastfile to learn more about e-filing options. Mail a paper return to the right address. To avoid processing delays, paper filers should carefully follow tax form instructions when sending a paper return to a specific address. Fill in all requested information clearly. When entering information on the tax return, take the time to ensure information is accurate and easy to read. Review all figures. While software catches and prevents many errors on e-filed returns, math errors remain common on paper returns. Get the right routing and account numbers. Requesting direct deposit of a state tax refund is convenient and enables the taxpayer to access…

May 17, 2021

Stuard finishes 39th at AT&T Byron Nelson tournament Napoleon High School graduate Brian Stuard finished tied for 39th at the AT&T Byron Nelson Classic Tournament near Dallas, Texas. He finished with a 1-under-par round of 71 on Sunday and finished the tournament at 12-under par. It is only the third time this season Stuard has been under par for all four rounds at a PGA tour event. He earned $31,185 for his efforts this past week. Stuard is not on the list of players competing at the PGA Championship this week. LaMarre gets start with N.Y. Yankees Coaches tell players to be ready … someone is only one play away from being in the spotlight. Ryan LaMarre found himself there on Sunday. New York Yankee Aaron Hicks was diagnosed with a torn tendon in his left hand. LaMarre was called up late on Saturday and got a start on Sunday for the Yankees. Pinstripe Alley reported that Manager Aaron Boone told reporters that Hicks would indeed head to the injured list. Hicks took some batting practice swings on Saturday and it just was not good enough to justify keeping him around. The Yankees are still hoping that he does not have to…

Events of Monday, May 17, 2021

May 17, 2021

Community Shred Day. 11 AM to 1 PM. Meade Wheeler Financial Group will host a Community Shred Day on Monday, May 17, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 2212 Fourth Street, near Parkside Middle School in Jackson. Meade Wheeler Financial Group is offering this shred service free of charge. Local residents and businesses are invited to bring personal documents for secure, on-site shredding. Meade Wheeler will be providing refreshments and asks that all who attend wear masks and follow current safety guidelines. A mobile shred unit will be on hand to destroy documents on-site. People will be able to watch their documents being shredded. For those who cannot attend the actual event, secured shred bins will be available for disposing of personal documents in the Meade Wheeler Financial Group’s office May 10th-17th during normal business hours, Monday- Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Step to the Beat Virtual 5K. American 1 Credit Union and Jackson YMCA members can use code “MEMBER5” for $5 off registration. This virtual 5K benefits the American Heart Association. An event of the Henry Ford Allegiance Health “Get Moving!” 5K Run/Walk Series. Step to the beat and…

Monday, May 17, 2021

May 16, 2021

JTV News presents The Morning Show. Today, Andy and Jenifer’s guests: Dr. David Kolde, Henry Ford Allegiance Health Family Medicine. Phil Fischmeister, Director of Golf, Cascades Golf Course. Erin Parsons, Aquatics Coordinator, Jackson YMCA. 9 AM and 11 AM. Today on The Bart Hawley Show: Sen. Mike Shirkey, State Senator, 16th Distr. MI; Clevester Moten, Jackson College Public Administration & Management Program; Shane Malmquist, President, Jackson Preparatory & Early College; April Gasbarre, JDRF & Makena L'Huillier, One Walk on Wheels; Brian Elliott, Advocacy & Accessibility Mgr., disAbility Connections. 1, 5, 8, and 11 PM; 2 and 5 AM.

Extreme Dodge Jackson County Scoreboard for May 15, 2021

May 16, 2021

Baseball Bob Wright Memorial Baseball Invitational Championship Lumen Christi 16, Western 1: Players on the Lumen Christi Catholic School bench were asking why Brody Dalton wanted to play football in college. He is a good baseball player. Dalton hit a home run and knocked in four runs in the Bob Wright Memorial Baseball Invitational championship game at Jackson High School on Saturday. The Titans exploded for eight runs in the fifth inning to pull out the win in the championship game. Garrett Swan hit a grand slam home run in the inning for Lumen Christi (12-5). Owen Garcia earned the pitching win for Lumen Christi as he pitched four innings and struck out two batters. Michael Herrington pitched four innings for Western (13-5) and struck out two batters. Opening rounds Western 8, Northwest 3: The Panthers scored two runs in the first inning and four more in the sixth to break open a close game in the opening round of the Bob Wright Memorial Baseball Invitational. Cal and Cole Sharp each had a pair of RBIs for Western in the rivalry win. Ryan Nichols picked up the pitching win for Western. Koby Castle had two hits for the Mounties. Western…

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