Library, JATA Team Up to Provide Free WIFI on JATA Buses
(May 20, 2020 10:17 AM) Bus passengers on Jackson Area Transportation Authority buses will soon be able to surf the web on their phones without using their valuable wireless data. Jackson District Library and JATA officials have been working together for months on providing WIFI access on JATA buses. JDL is providing this service by providing the hotspot and covering the monthly data fees. "One of our main initiatives has always been increasing internet access to Jackson County residents," JDL Director Sara Tackett said. "By providing free WIFI on all public buses, we take another step in accomplishing this goal. We are always looking for ways to form community partnerships with other organizations to help area residents discover, learn, and succeed." JATA officials have installed seven of the 18 hotspots on their buses so far, and plan to install the rest so that all nine bus routes will provide WIFI by this summer. "We are happy to partner with the library on this initiative," JATA Executive Director and CEO Michael Brown said. "It served as a win-win for both our organizations and, more importantly, serves as a win for Jackson County residents and JATA customers." To view ongoing bus routes…
Michigan Reports 1,560 Coronavirus Cases Today, State Total Now 879,685
(May 19, 2021 3:38 PM) Michigan reported 1,560 coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 879,685. Michigan is reporting 31 COVID-19-related deaths today with the state total at 18,741. State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 5/14/21): 755,119. This information is updated Monday through Saturday at 3 p.m., with COVID-19 results included as of 10 a.m. Monday reports include Sunday data.
Gov. Whitmer Releases MI Blueprint for Comprehensive Student Recovery
(May 19, 2021 12:06 PM) Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer released the MI Blueprint for Comprehensive Student Recovery, guidance to help districts and schools create recovery plans that provide every Michigan student with the resources they need to thrive post-pandemic. The Blueprint provides evidence-based recommendations to address challenges across wellness, academics, school culture and climate, family and community engagement and postsecondary education. “The most pressing challenges schools face aren’t new, but they have been exacerbated by the pandemic, resulting economic hardship, and social divisions,” said Governor Gretchen Whitmer. “That is why I am so proud of the MI Blueprint for Comprehensive Student Recovery that the Advisory Council has created. It will not only help local education leaders comprehensively address immediate challenges, but it will also move us towards an education system that works better for all of our children.” “The Blueprint lays out a clear multi-year plan for the holistic, whole child recovery for Michigan’s students” said Kevin Polston, Superintendent of Godfrey-Lee Public Schools and Chair of the Student Recovery Advisory Council. “Every recommendation is supported by leading research and designed to support Michigan students by those that know them best, leaders in education, health care, and child services from right here in Michigan.” "The Blueprint is a result of the input of career…
Jackson County Cumulative Report: 14,508 COVID-19 Positive Cases and 265 Deaths
(May 19, 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 14,508 positive cases (cumulative), and 265 deaths (cumulative)*. There are 29 new cases and 1 new death since yesterday’s report. Cumulative recovered, as of May 19: 13,048** As of 1 PM May 17, there are 33 persons at Henry Ford Allegiance Health being treated as inpatients for COVID-19. Jackson County Vaccination Coverage: 48.8% of Jackson County residents 16 and older have received first dose, 43.3% 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…