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Cascades Conference names all-conference soccer team
The Cascades Conference released its all-conference soccer team for the 2024 season. League champion Manchester had three all-conference honorees while Leslie, Columbia Central and Michigan Center each had two. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By...
Events of Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Kiwanis Kids Film Series: “Sonic 2”. The Michigan Theatre Kids Film Series is sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Jackson. Showtimes are 11 AM and 3 PM. Doors open one half hour before showtimes. Kids Combo: Small Drink and Popcorn for $5. Admission is $1. Michigan Theatre, Downtown Jackson.
Jackson College Offering Astronomy Summer Camp
July 15-18, 1-4 p.m. & July 19, 8-11 p.m.; ages 14-18; all experience levels. (July 2, 2024 5:29 PM ET) High school students may delve into the breathtaking wonders of the cosmos at Jackson College’s upcoming Astronomy Camp. Ignite your passion for the stars like never before at this four-day, one-night camp July 15-19 at Central Campus.
$3M state grant allows Andy’s Place to expand drug-treatment housing in Jackson
JACKSON, MI – A major drug-treatment and housing program will grow this year thanks to a substantial boost in state funding. Andy’s Place – an apartment community for those in need of substance abuse treatment and rehabilitation services – received about $3 million in funding support from the 2025 Michigan state budget.
WKHM talks with new Executive Director of CHS Stefanie Riggs
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM, Greg O’Connor) — The Cascades Humane Society Board of Directors has announced the hiring of Stefanie Riggs as their new Executive Director. Riggs told WKHM she was excited for the challenge:. Riggs told WKHM the Cascades Humane Society has great community support, but fundraising is...
New Jackson College Jets Air Station Opening July 8
(July 1, 2024 5:55 PM ET) Jackson College today announced the new Jets Air Station will open to college and community members on July 8. After months of anticipation, the finishing touches have been made, and the Jets Air Station is ready to welcome guests. The hours will be 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays & Sundays (hours may change based on usage). This brand-new inflatable air dome provides more space for college athletics, student and community workouts, and public events. Inside, the Air Station features a rubberized floor with four basketball courts, four volleyball courts, six pickleball courts, and two tennis courts. A marked walking track surrounds the perimeter of the athletic courts. The starting setup includes one tennis court, a volleyball court, a basketball court, and a pickleball court, which may change based on usage.
Jackson’s ‘Andy’s Place’ receiving a $3 million grant from Michigan budget
JACKSON, Mich. (WILX) - Every four hours, one person in Michigan dies from an opioid-related overdose. A rehab facility in Jackson hopes to save lives by opening its doors to more people who need help. Andy’s Place is an organization that supports people with addiction, allowing them a place to...
Jackson College Offering Youth Soccer Camp
(July 1, 2024 12:29 PM ET) Youth soccer players ages 5 to 14 are invited to have some fun and learn new skills at a Soccer Camp held August 15 & 16 from 12 noon to 2 p.m. at Jackson College. Each camper will receive a T-shirt and participate in...
Experts remind Michiganders to stay safe in the water this July 4th holiday
(CBS DETROIT) - The Fourth of July is another time for families to hit the water, but officials say a fun day of swimming can turn into a nightmare if not careful."Every child in America knows how to stop, drop and roll. We would love every child in America to learn how to flip, float and follow," said Bob Pratt, the director of education for the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project.Pratt spent over two decades as a fireman and paramedic in East Lansing and has since taken on another element, the water."Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death in...
Danger Zones: Michigan’s 10 Most Hazardous Cities After 9PM
So, you want to go for an evening stroll on the bustling streets of a Michigan city after 9 p.m.? You may want to check your location first. Hold onto your hats, wallets, and purses because you might be in for more than just a moonlight walk. We're not talking about ghost stories; we're talking about real-life horror statistics that will make your skin crawl.
These 20 Michigan intersections are the most dangerous in 2023
(CBS DETROIT) - Michigan Auto Law released the state's 20 most dangerous intersections in 2023.The law firm tracks the number of car crashes at intersections throughout the state. Data shows that 18 of those intersections are in Southeast Michigan, and five of them are roundabouts.According to the law firm, the most dangerous intersection is 11 Mile Road and Interstate 696 at Van Dyke Avenue at the Warren-Center Line, with 218 crashes and 52 injuries.This is followed by Martin Parkway at N. Pontiac Trail in Commerce Township and Schoolcraft Road at Telegraph Road in Redford Township.20 most dangerous intersections in Michigan11...
These Are the 10 Best School Districts in Michigan
We all want our kids to receive the best education possible, right?. What that looks like is going to differ greatly from parent to parent, student to student, and community to community. After evaluating data from hundreds of school districts throughout Michigan, the national school ratings website Niche has determined...
Watch Out For Stinging Nettles During July 4th Weekend
If you and your kids plan on being outside a lot in Michigan during the Fourth of July weekend, watch out for stinging nettles or someone will have a bad couple of days. Many Michiganders will be camping, barbecuing, fishing, hiking, or walking, and some will do yard projects during the Fourth of July weekend.
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