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Addison school board selects Summerfield's superintendent to lead district
ADDISON — An administrator with experience running similarly sized districts in Calhoun and Monroe counties is the Addison school board's choice to be its next superintendent. Scott Salow has been superintendent of Summerfield Schools in western Monroe County since 2021. Before that, he was superintendent of the Homer school district, which is south of Albion and Marshall, from 2015-21. He was Homer's middle school principal for 12 years before being promoted to superintendent. ...
Friday, June 7, 2024
Friday JTV News presents The Morning Show. Today, Andy and Bart’s guests: Dan Draper, Principal, Jackson Area Career Center. Tina Mercier and Chloe Mietelka, Gus Macker Jackson. Deputy Nick Warner, Marine Patrol Division, Jackson County Sheriff’s Department. 9 AM and 11 AM. Replay from June 4. Friday on...
Meet the Teacher: He engages Jackson students with his humor, passion for science
JACKSON, MI - Like his childhood idol Bill Nye the Science Guy, Ray Savicke uses humor to draw students in before teaching them about the wonders of the natural world. Savicke, 41, has taught science for 18 years, all of them in Jackson Public Schools. If you purchase a product...
Somerset man wins Live! Casino Pittsburgh jackpot twice
HEMPFIELD TWP. — A Somerset Township man hit the hand of a lifetime – twice – at Live! Casino Pittsburgh, raking in two jackpots totaling more than $621,000. On May 20, Stephen Mcrae pulled a Royal Flush to win a $240,991 progressive jackpot playing Texas Hold ‘Em. Mcrae also hit a $380,065 jackpot with a Royal Flush in January.
Jets Softball Players Earn Season Honors
Rayannah Burke. JC x JTV file photo. NJCAA All-Region Team, All-MCCAA Softball, MCCAA Eastern Conference Softball First Team. Brooke Owen, freshman, Jonesville, shortstop/second base. MCCAA Western Conference Softball Second Team, MCCAA Western Conference Softball All-Freshman Team. Alana Knox, sophomore, Holt, outfield. MCCAA Western Conference Softball Second Team. Rayannah Burke, freshman,...
5 great places to go for a hike in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, MI - Summer will officially descend on Jackson this month, and those looking to enjoy their time outdoors have a treasure-trove of local destinations to choose from. Whether you’re looking for a new trail to add to your exercise routine, a new route to visit on a day-trip...
Communities supply more housing amid affordability concerns
While people across the country are still dealing with the affordable housing crisis, some groups in Mid-Michigan have spent months making new announcements of efforts to help battle the issue through the process of supply and demand.
Western tennis players voted Jackson-area Athletes of the Week
JACKSON -- Athlete of the Week voters in the Jackson area have selected Gabi Davis and Leslie Kinder of Western. The Panthers doubles partners were the top seed at No. 2 doubles at the Division 3 state meet in Kalamazoo. They took their first two matches 6-1, 6-2 and 6-4, 5-7, 6-1 before falling in the semifinal to the eventual state champions from Cranbrook Kingswood.
The show must go on: Country Boots & Bands summer concerts moved to a new venue
JACKSON COUNTY, MI – Concerts scheduled at a proposed music venue in Blackman Township are moving locations as the organizer waits for local government officials to approve the venue. Country music artist Priscilla Block is to perform at 9 p.m. June 15 at Optimist Ice Arena, 1300 W. North...
These 5 bridges and other lane closures are closing I-94 in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, MI – Several closures are coming to I-94 in Jackson County. The Michigan Department of Transportation has begun multiple bridge closures in Jackson County to perform maintenance. Closures will take place between Monday, June 3 and Monday, Sept. 16, MDOT officials said. If you purchase a product...
‘Food Truck Tuesdays’ kicks off in Jackson
JACKSON, Mich. (WILX) - Tuesday morning was the kick-off to Food Truck Tuesdays in Jackson. The event brings local food trucks, live music and entertainment to Horace Blackman Park in Downtown Jackson. People could buy a meal from various food trucks and enjoy yard games at the park. One of the event organizers, Melissa Evans, said the event brings the community together.
Jackson Lumen Christi girls soccer wins first Regional title since 2003
RIVERVIEW, Mich. (WILX) - On Thursday night, Jackson Lumen Christi girls soccer took down Royal Oak Shrine 2-0. The win avenges a 5-0 loss that came earlier in the season. With the win, it clinches Lumen Christi’s first regional title since 2003. Also in action was Ovid-Elsie girls soccer,...
Storms and showers Wednesday, and a look at our evening newscasts
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - More showers and thunderstorms are expected Wednesday afternoon and some of these could be strong to severe. First Alert Meteorologist Colton Cichoracki shares your First Alert Forecast and the storms and showers to prepare for. Plus, Taylor Gattoni has a look ahead at our evening newscasts when you join the News 10+ Digital Desk at 2 pm.
Reynolds, Zeller to Play for City Golf Championship
Nick Reynolds (left) and Greg Zeller. Photos by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports. (June 7, 2024 9:17 PM ET) There will not be repeat participants from 2023 in the Jackson City Golf Championship on Saturday. Nick Reynolds and Greg Zeller took care of that. Zeller defeated defending City champion Brian Coon...
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