Michigan State News

02/07/2024

Do you know what day is Independence Day?

(Hint: it’s not the day you think)

Hey Ya'all! Lets chat about Independence Day, and some of the history behind this American holiday!Make a one-time donation to the channel:https://www.paypa...

02/04/2022

What is your opinions on this years winners?

https://www.nearnorthnow.com/features-and-fun/beyond-the-slap?fbclid=IwAR3Y0YS_KDTZ-NR2Hqq0wr6ZNMrPn56pBTlLDRF3kYHCjJRpEFLOKLtPMcM

A look at the Oscar winners By Q. James de Laat Publisher's note: Well, that was certainly an interesting Academy Awards show. We've run articles on the Oscars before with N3 Contributor Charles...

12/12/2021

This Michigan Family is trying to Sail Around The World! Help out these fellow Michigander Family by "Subscribing" for FREE to their Youtube Channel.

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Join Us For A LIVE Premier on Youtube at 8:00pm (Eastern Time) this evening.
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Sailing Vessel Yemoja
Catalina 25 out of Beaver Island, Lake Michigan, Great Lakes.
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We will be online and in the "chatbox" to talk to y'all if you want.

https://youtu.be/DAtsPBdroXQ

Stuck On Naming Your Boat? Here is the story of how we came up with the name of our Sailboat...SV Yemoja.Sailing From Beaver Island to Mackinac IslandPart 2...

13/02/2021

From the Navy Times:

The sailor is the third active-duty sailor to die this month after contracting the novel coronavirus

28/01/2021

CLICK HERE FOR FULL EPISODE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNuWfVdTbAU...
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Nicholas and Parker continue their journey through heavy fog without AIS, Navionics, Radar, or any other instruments besides a chart, clock, and a compass while crossing the treacherous Greys Reef and into the Great Lakes Shipping Lane to encounter a Freighter running up suddenly behind them!
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Using only blind chart plotting, will they safely make their way to the Mackinac Bridge? And all the while not getting run over by a Freighter?

22/11/2020

Need some serenity these days? Here is a great video of a flight too and from an archipelago in Northern Lake Michigan.

Beaver Island, Squaw Island, Trout Island, Hight Island, Garden Island, Hog Island, and more!

Flying Off and Back Onto Beaver Island, Michigan - Flying Over Northern Lake Michigan Just a quick fun video of when Candice and I flew to Michigan's Upper P...

12/09/2020

Promotion:

Looking for new youtube channels? Check out this one for your entertainment:

This family is sailing in the great lakes in Michigan, and started a new channel about their adventures, repairs, and eventual live-aboard status out of Beaver Island, Michigan.

From the creators:
"While your there on YouTube, don’t forget to drop an anchor on that “subscribe” button."

https://youtu.be/qbHguTvEyT8

Episode 07, Bringing the new sailboat home part 4 of 4. This one is a bit late (we try to come out every Thursday) but hey..we work, have kids that started t...

19/03/2019

Beaver Island Birding Trail Festival—Warblers on the Water
May 24-26, 2019

The 6th annual Beaver Island Birding Festival, Warblers on the Water, will be held on May 24-26, 2019, on Beaver Island, in northern Lake Michigan. The island is a spring migratory song and shore bird mecca with over 200 species of birds recorded from the island. Registration is limited and birders are urged to register early through the Beaver Island Birding Trail website at

http://www.beaverislandbirdingtrail.org.

Transportation to the island is via ferry or air taxi. Lodging is available on the island, and transportation for the various field trips will be provided to registered participants. More information about transportation, food, and lodging is available on the website.

Researchers and expert field trip leaders will lead trips to some of the island’s 30+ birding sites. Whether you are a novice or expert birder there will be something for you during this Memorial Weekend event. The birding trips are flexible and use local guides to get the most out of your exploration of the northern Lake Michigan islands’ history, natural resources, and scenery. A featured field trip to High Island which lies to the west of Beaver Island is scheduled for registered participants. Presentations on the history of Beaver Island and the night sky are also scheduled.
For more specific information about Warblers on the Water visit

http://www.beaverislandbirdingtrail.org/warblers.html.

Information about transportation to and accommodations on Beaver Island can be found at

http://www.beaverislandbirdingtrail.org/accommodations.html


Northern Parula photo courtesy of Darrell Lawson

14/03/2019

https://www.petoskeynews.com/charlevoix/news/community/predict-when-beaver-island-buoy-sinks-into-paradise-bay/article_9d948042-dbbe-5f25-a58b-aea59dd95fca.html

BEAVER ISLAND — Predict when a buoy falls through ice into Lake Michigan and you could win some cash.

05/02/2019

Advertising:
On a secluded Island out in Northern Lake Michigan, there is a local game of skill that everyone in the US can now participate!

When will the buoy sink this spring? It's a game of skill!

The Ice Classic Tower is freshly painted and in place on Paradise Bay. So, the clock is now running on your chance to have some fun and help support PABI by entering the 2019 Ice Classic.

All you need to do to win is predict the date and time this spring that the Ice Classic Tower will fall through the ice.

Tickets to enter your carefully researched and scientifically supported prediction are just $5 each or five for $20.

The person who picks the correct date, hour and minute the tower goes into the water receives half the proceeds. The other half goes to support the BIC Center and WVBI.

NOT ON THE ISLAND? You can still join in the fun!
You can view the Beaver Island Michigan Ice Classic Buoy on the Community Centers We**am HERE: https://wvbi.biccenter.org/webcams

For phone/credit card orders, please call 231.448.2022
M-F, 9-5 ~ Sat. 9am-9pm

Information on past winners

Perhaps the following information will be of use to you:

2017 11:22 AM April 13
2016 No ice
2015 3:40 PM April 15
2014 11:01 AM April 28
2013 12:18 PM April 11
2012 No Ice
2011 12:20 PM April 10th
2010-4:10 PM March 18
2009-1:58 PM April 9, 2009
2008-11.34 PM on April 8
2007- 2:52 PM on March 28th
2006- 8:29 PM on March 29th

The rest is up to you. You can check Wikipedia, consult with climate scientists, consult a fortune teller, roll some dice, ask the Beaver Island Pirate — or just guess. However you do it, remember the deadline. The clock is ticking.

When do you estimate, using all your skills, that the buoy will sink? Tickets available at the BI Community Center M-F 9-5, SAT 9-9

Photo by Cynthia Johnson> Beaver Island

23/10/2018

Your Thoughts?

https://www.weeklystandard.com/the-editors/harvard-affirmative-action-case-heading-to-supreme-court

The lawsuit against Harvard may spell the end of race-based college admissions. Applauding that end is right—but insufficient.

20/07/2018

"The first 1,000 fans will receive a free participation trophy. There are also contest for the best beard and man bun. There will also be a selfie stations posted around the ballpark."

What do you think, insulting or funny?

https://www.wzzm13.com/article/sports/mlb/whitecaps/west-michigan-whitecaps-hold-millennial-night-hand-out-participation-trophies/69-575179886

The first 1,000 fans will receive a free participation trophy.

26/06/2018

What do you think of the 2018 Tigers? Write your comments below, we would like to know!

​By Ken DeLaat Go Tig’s. I love this team, the current members of the club whose players don the Olde English ‘D’. They’re my favorite kind of competitors. They’re scrappy, fearless and...

26/05/2018

Need a vacation in the middle of no-where?

www.ErinMotel.com

The Erin Motel on Paradise Bay

08/04/2018

What is your opinion on the State Government's decision to let NESTLE pump nearly 3x more water out of Michigan?

We want to hear what you have to say!📢

By Ken DeLaat Here is a problem. Regardless of how you might feel about our most precious resource being sucked out of the state to be sold for profit around the world, what just happened is a...

20/02/2018

If you could make two definitive changes to curb mass shootings without affecting gun rights, what would they be?

08/02/2018

MSP Reports That Traffic Stops Nearly Align With Census.

http://www.michiganstatenews.us/michigan/michigan-state-police-traffic-stop-racial-records

​Review Shows Traffic Stops Correspond to State Demographics​ LANSING, MICH. A review of the 460,446 traffic stops conducted by Michigan State Police (MSP) troopers in 2017 shows the race and...

02/02/2018

State Getting Active On "High Risk Populations"

http://www.michiganstatenews.us/michigan/frequent-gay-bars-hepa-immunizations-may-be-available-on-site

MDHHS offering mobile vaccination clinics at venues popular with high risk populations to combat hepatitis A outbreak To help combat Michigan’s hepatitis A outbreak, the Michigan Department of...

02/02/2018

Opinion/Editorial from Newaygo County, MI Local News Media 'Near North Now'

What do you think? We want to hear in the comments below.

Do you have suggestions on how to handle the pipeline?

https://www.nearnorthnow.com/the-pulse/governor-nixes-board-counsel-to-halt-line-5

64 year old pipeline to remain in operation Despite recommendations from the Michigan Pipeline Safety Advisory Board (MPSAB) put forward at the Board’s meeting in December and dealing with the...

26/01/2018

http://www.michiganstatenews.us/kalamazoobattle-creek-area/2-two-police-officers-shot-kalamazoo-mi

Two State Police Troopers Shot While Serving Search Warrant MARSHALL, MICH. Michigan State Police (MSP) Director Col. Kriste Kibbey Etue is relieved to report that D/Sgt. Aaron Steensma of the...

23/01/2018

Battle Creek, MI
More information will be available as it is released.

To see more of our posts, click the "following" button and select "see first."

http://www.michiganstatenews.us/kalamazoobattle-creek-area/battle-creek-police-officer-involved-in-shooting

​State Police investigating BCPD officer-involved shooting ​ A Battle Creek Police Department officer was involved in a shooting between 8:30 and 9 a.m. today. The case involves the Michigan...

22/01/2018

Do you own or manage a business? Very Detailed Scam To Watch Out For.

http://www.michiganstatenews.us/michigan/new-w-2-scam-alert-this-one-involving-research-and-impersonation

Cybercriminals Impersonate Persons of Authority within Organizations ​Business Taxpayers Should Be On Alert for W-2 Phishing Scam ​ LANSING, Mich. – Business taxpayers should be extra alert...

09/01/2018

http://www.michiganstatenews.us/michigan/teens-do-you-know-what-to-do-at-a-traffic-stop

​What to do during a traffic stop ​At some point during your time behind the wheel, you may be stopped by a police officer. Do you know what to do if you get pulled over? The following points can...

09/01/2018

Have You Had A Drivers Responsibility Fee?
Tell us about it.

http://www.michiganstatenews.us/michigan/push-to-eliminate-burdensome-driver-responsibility-fees

Secretary of State Johnson encourages lawmakers to take action on driver fees Secretary of State Ruth Johnson today made the following statement about Driver Responsibility Fees as lawmakers return...

09/01/2018

Letter To The Editor: Michigan

http://www.michiganstatenews.us/opinion/letter-to-the-editor-end-prohibition-on-pot-already

By: Dawn Wood, Battle Creek MI Have your own opinion? Write us a letter to the editor at: [email protected] ​​Cannabis has so many different uses that I think the federal...

04/01/2018

Palestinian Christians Feel Left Out Of Trump's Christmas

http://www.michiganstatenews.us/opinion/the-tale-of-three-cities-washington-jerusalem-and-bethlehem

Palestinian Christians Feel Left Out Of Trump's Christmas By Paul V.M. Flesher What a nice Christmas present President Trump gave to Israel Dec. 6. ​ He signed a diplomatic proclamation...

04/01/2018

Lansing:

http://www.michiganstatenews.us/lansing-area/s*x-offender-sweep-30-violations-so-far

Two-Day S*x Offender Sweep Conducted in Lansing ..."investigators will revisit 107 addresses..." LANSING, MICH. A two-day compliance check of more than 320 registered s*x offenders in the city of...

03/01/2018

What Changes Would You Like To See From Washington in 2018?

We Would Like To Know.