The Betsie Current Newspaper

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Can You Spell ‘J-O-U-R-N-A-L-I-S-M?’

Jordan Bates March 17, 2014March 17, 2014 0 comment

Stormcloud Brewery and the Betsie Current newspaper to host April 11 adult spelling bee in Frankfort.

Bird Sighting: What To Do?

Aubrey Parker March 11, 2014March 12, 2014 0 comment

How do you identify a bird that you’ve seen?

Events , News

Support the Betsie Current’s relaunch through Kickstarter campaign

Jacob Wheeler March 7, 2014March 7, 2014 0 comment

This spring, Northern Michigan natives Jordan Bates and Jacob Wheeler will relaunch the Betsie Current, a community newspaper that will cover the dynamic, tight-knit communities of Benzie County. The Betsie Current will be your go-to source for local news and events, and coverage of arts, culture and entertainment, particularly in the vibrant communities surrounding Crystal Lake — Frankfort, Beulah, […]

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Zen and the Art of Ice Rink Maintenance

John Jass March 7, 2014March 7, 2014 2 comment

It starts with the equipment- a donated John Deere snow blower, circa 1980. Who knew they made even made them? No complaints though, as she has run steadily this year- noisy, shaky and smokey, but steadily.

Events , Music , Press Releases

Performers to Celebrate the Legacy of Pete Seeger at Mills Community House

Jordan Bates March 5, 2014 0 comment

Concert “Well May the World Go”, will take place on Sunday, March 23 at 4 pm at The Mills Community House.

2019 , Businesses , Featured Stories , Historical , History , Iconic Person , Issue 10 , Maritime History , Print Editions , Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Fishing Legacy Lies at Bottom of Betsie Bay

Jed Jaworski March 2, 2014October 14, 2019 2 comment

The tale of a faithful ship and the “Good Will” of a community

Featured Stories , News , Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Sleeping Bear “Wilderness” Legislation a Potential Win-win for Park and Public

Jacob Wheeler February 28, 2014February 28, 2014 0 comment

After decades of missteps, how the Park is winning over the local community Before the end of this year, Congress may approve “wilderness” legislation for the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore that — despite the implication of the word — would forever guarantee public access to the Park’s pristine beaches along county roads, to historic […]