Girls Basketball Top 23

Girls Basketball Top 23

by | Jan 9, 2023 | Feature Writers, High School Sports

Around the OAA.

This is a blog that is devoted to the OAA. We cover 23 schools from Oakland County to Wayne County. From Oxford to Harper Woods. This blog will give insight and projections around the OAA.

Girls Basketball Top 23.

Written Saturday January 7th at 10:15 AM

  1. West Bloomfield (7-2): Lakers relying on their sisterhood to win games.
  2. Rochester (7-1): Big test looms for the Falcons in Clarkston.
  3. Lake Orion (8-1): Dragons have four monster games coming up.
  4. Oxford (8-1): Wildcats are on a collision course with North Farmington.
  5. North Farmington (9-0): Raiders are on a collision course with Oxford.
  6. Stoney Creek (6-2): Cougars have been rolling like the Road Runner.
  7. Royal Oak (6-2): The next four games look very winnable for the Ravens.
  8. Clarkston (5-5): Wolves are 1-4 in their last five games.
  9. Bloomfield Hills (6-1): Blackhawks are clicking on all cylinders.
  10. Groves (3-5): Kaitlyn Sanders has been playing well for the Falcons lately.
  11. Harper Woods (5-2): Pioneers have no problem scoring, defending is another story.
  12. Seaholm (2-6): Addy Flynn has been very good lately.
  13. Troy Athens (5-4): Red Hawks are 1-4 since beating Troy.
  14. Southfield Arts and Tech (2-6): Jalyn Austin has played really well lately.
  15. Troy (3-7):Rough start to the New Year for the Colts.
  16. Adams (2-7): 55 points is a great scoring number. Something to build on.
  17. Berkley (2-5): Bears got a much needed win but questions still remain.
  18. Farmington (4-5): Falcons have been an odd team to figure out.
  19. Avondale (3-7): Yellow Jackets have lost three straight since scoring 69 on Ferndale University.
  20. Oak Park (2-4): Scoring 50 points has been a recipe of success for the Knights.
  21. Ferndale (1-1): Eagles need to start playing some basketball.
  22. Ferndale University (0-5): Eagles rebuild has been very rough.
  23. Pontiac (0-8): Phoenix scored 12 points in a loss to Oak Park, it’s a start.
Girls Basketball Top 23

Boys Basketball Top 23

by | Jan 9, 2023 | Feature Writers, High School Sports

Around the OAA.

This is a blog that is devoted to the OAA. We cover 23 schools from Oakland County to Wayne County. From Oxford to Harper Woods. This blog will give insight and projections around the OAA.

Saturday, January 7, 2023

Boys Basketball Top 23.

Written Saturday January 7th at 10:30 AM

Updated Saturday January 7th at 9:30 PM

  1. North Farmington (7-1): Ryan Hurst when healthy can be very good for the Raiders.
  2. Oak Park (4-1): Geon Hutchins is a special player for the Knights.
  3. Troy (7-1): Mason Parker has been on fire especially from downtown lately.
  4. Adams (4-2): Highlanders haven’t missed Brady Prieskorn as of late.
  5. Bloomfield Hills (6-1): Blackhawks don’t play for another week.
  6. West Bloomfield (5-1): Lakers haven’t played in a week, we’ll know against Pontiac.
  7. Clarkston (7-2): This song describes the Wolves.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPnK39ax_AM
  8. Groves (6-2): Falcons can beat teams in so many different ways.
  9. Lake Orion (4-2): Welcome back DJ Morrow.
  10. Oxford (4-2): Welcome back Jake Champagne.
  11. Ferndale (1-5): The schedule has taken its toll on the Eagles.
  12. Royal Oak (5-1): Maybe loss to Lake Orion might be a wake up call for the Ravens.
  13. Rochester (3-3): Falcons haven’t played in a while. Rust could be a concern.
  14. Harper Woods (4-3): Julian Young has been playing well for the Pioneers.
  15. Berkley (4-3): Jacob Sheriff has been the Robin to Tamir Runkenvich’s Batman.
  16. Troy Athens (3-4): Red Hawks are very inconsistent.
  17. Avondale (3-6): Yellow Jackets last two losses have been by a combined three points.
  18. Ferndale University (5-3): Eagles starting to turn things around a little bit.
  19. Stoney Creek (0-6): Cougars really miss Peyton Rummler.
  20. Farmington (2-3): Falcons been getting a lot of rest lately.
  21. Seaholm (1-5): Maples are really struggling to score but has been playing solid defensively.
  22. Southfield Arts and Tech (2-7): Warriors really struggling to find an identity right now.
  23. Pontiac (2-7): Phoenix have not gotten over 40 points in the last four games.
Michigan Set to ‘Dominate’ U.S. Battery Manufacturing

Michigan Set to ‘Dominate’ U.S. Battery Manufacturing

by | Jan 9, 2023 | Regional News

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January 9, 2023

Contact: press@michigan.gov

 

ICYMI: Michigan Set to ‘Dominate’ U.S. Battery Manufacturing 

CNBC reports that Michigan is among the three states that will lead electric vehicle battery manufacturing in the U.S. by 2030 

 

LANSING, Mich. – In a new report from CNBC, Michigan is named one of three states poised to “dominate” electric vehicle battery manufacturing in the United States by 2030.

 

“For generations, Michiganders have stepped up to get the job done by embodying the kind of grit, determination and work ethic needed to keep the world moving forward,” said Governor Whitmer. “As we work to make an electrified future a reality, it’s no surprise that once again, Michigan is being recognized as a leader in shepherding in this new evolution. We’re ready to build on our proud legacy and automotive heritage here in Michigan to once again usher in a greener, more sustainable and electrified future in 2023 and beyond.”

 

According to the article, based on a November 2022 report from the Argonne National Laboratory, Michigan, Georgia and Kentucky “will be able to manufacture between ‘97 and 136 gigawatt hours’ worth of EV batteries per year by 2030,” thanks to plans currently in place. The U.S. Department of Energy noted that electric vehicle battery manufacturing capacity in North America in 2030 is projected to be close to 20 times greater than in 2021, with production capacity capable of supporting 10 to 13 million all-electric vehicles per year.

 

Michigan is leading the charge to position the U.S. as a global electric vehicle competitor through this increased manufacturing capacity. Last year, the state attracted over $14 billion in electric vehicle and battery investments while developing programs to train and employ the next generation of talent in the electric vehicle and mobility sector.

 

“2022 was a year like no other, as Michigan welcomed transformational investments that further demonstrated our leadership in the mobility industry,” said MEDC CEO Quentin L. Messer, Jr. “It should come as no surprise that Michigan is being recognized as a leader and serious competitor as we move toward an electrified future. We realize that Team Michigan, from Governor Whitmer to bipartisan legislative leaders to local elected officials and economic development partners, must earn daily the ability to dominate. In 2023 and beyond, we must and will get better, together across both peninsulas, and we will continue putting the world on notice that Michigan aims to dominate the sector that it created.”

 

Electric Vehicle and Battery Project Wins

Transformational electric vehicle and battery investments in Michigan in 2022 include:

  • In January 2022, General Motors announced a historic investment of $7 billion, creating 4,000 and retaining 1,000 jobs, to convert Orion Township assembly plant to build full-size electric vehicle pickups and build Ultium’s third U.S. battery cell plant in Lansing.
  • In March 2022, LG Energy Solution announced a $1.7 billion expansion creating 1,200 jobs in Holland manufacturing batteries.
  • In June 2022, Ford Motor Company announced an investment of $2 billion, creating more than 3,200 jobs in plants across Michigan to support electric vehicle manufacturing growth and secure internal combustion engine portfolio in the state.
  • In June 2022, Canadian electric vehicle charging network operator FLO announced an investment of $3 million for the company’s first-ever U.S. manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills.
  • In October 2022, Michigan-based Our Next Energy announced a $1.6 billion investment to establish its first cell and electric vehicle battery pack gigafactory in Van Buren Township, creating up to 2,112 jobs.
  • In October 2022, Gotion announced a $2.36 billion investment for a new manufacturing facility in Big Rapids, creating up to 2,350 jobs.

 

Michigan’s Got Talent 

Michigan is also making investments to support the growth of the state’s high-tech talent pipeline. Growing Michigan’s economy and investing in Michigan’s workforce were focus areas of the bipartisan state budget passed in July 2022. The MEDC also put an emphasis on talent initiatives with the development of the Talent Action Team.

 

Led by MEDC Executive Vice President and Chief Talent Solutions & Engagement Officer Kerry Ebersole Singh, the TAT works across the public sector, industry partners and training institutions to provide talent solutions. The TAT’s goal is to train thousands of workers in the first year by delivering professional development programs where people improve their skills and competencies in line with in-demand roles.

 

In 2022, the MEDC convened the Electric Vehicle and Mobility TAT to launch the first focused effort on supporting the talent transition in the electric vehicle and mobility sectors. At the end of the year, Governor Whitmer announced the Semiconductor TAT, the second group MEDC formed as part of its commitment to providing concierge-level support to businesses looking to grow and expand in Michigan.

 

To further support high-tech career paths and strengthen Michigan’s global competitiveness in the automotive, mobility and technology industries, Governor Whitmer announced a $2 million grant to MICHauto’s High Tech Talent Strategy to strengthen Michigan’s global competitiveness in the automotive, mobility and technology industries. The grant was funded through the state of Michigan’s Mobility Futures Initiative with a goal of growing of high-tech talent in Michigan and bringing to life the Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification’s MI Future Mobility Plan.

 

The Road Ahead 

With its legacy of automotive innovation and forward-thinking approach toward investment attraction and talent development, Michigan will be in the driver’s seat on the road to 2030 and beyond.

Learn more about Michigan global leadership in transportation mobility and electrification at www.michiganbusiness.org/mobility/.
2023 Black Lake sturgeon season begins Feb. 4

2023 Black Lake sturgeon season begins Feb. 4

by | Jan 6, 2023 | Recreation

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Jan. 6, 2023
Contact: Tim Cwalinski, 231-340-0276 or Sierra Williams, 517-230-8788

2023 Black Lake sturgeon season begins Feb. 4

Sturgeon at Black LakeThe 2023 lake sturgeon fishing season on Black Lake in Cheboygan County, Michigan, will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4. All anglers must register online to participate in the fishing season, and those age 17 or older must have a valid Michigan fishing license.

The harvest limit for the 2023 season on Black Lake is six lake sturgeon. Officials will close the season when one of two scenarios occurs:

  1. The sixth fish is harvested.
  2. Five fish have been harvested at the end of any fishing day.

Fishing hours are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day of the season. The season will end either at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, or when one of the above scenarios is met, at which point anglers will be notified via text message and on the ice by DNR personnel that they must immediately stop fishing for lake sturgeon.

Anyone who wants to participate this year must register online by Feb. 3. Get more registration and season information at Michigan.gov/Sturgeon.

Participating anglers must bring their own bright red flag (1-foot diameter or larger) to hang on their fishing shanty so that DNR personnel can identify those who are sturgeon fishing. Anglers are asked to hang one or more flags in highly visible locations on their shanty.

Anyone harvesting a lake sturgeon must immediately contact DNR personnel on the ice. Official registration of each harvested fish will take place at a DNR trailer located on the ice at the end of Zollner Road in the northwest part of Black Lake. Harvest registration may include an examination of the fish’s internal organs and removal of a piece of fin tissue for DNA analysis or aging.

Lake sturgeon rehabilitation efforts in Black Lake over the last two decades have been a successful collaboration between the Michigan DNR, Sturgeon for Tomorrow, tribal agencies, Michigan State University and Tower-Kleber Limited Partnership. This population has increased in the past 20 years due to rearing and stocking efforts, research and protection of spawning adults, and this trend is expected to continue.

Anglers should be aware of marginal ice conditions on regional lakes so far this year and use extreme caution when fishing. Visit Michigan.gov/IceSafety for tips to stay safe on the ice.

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  • Lake sturgeon: The 2023 lake sturgeon fishing season on Black Lake in Cheboygan County will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4. All anglers must register online to participate. Get registration and season information at Michigan.gov/Sturgeon.
Gilchrist Leads Delegation at Consumer Electronics Show

Gilchrist Leads Delegation at Consumer Electronics Show

by | Jan 6, 2023 | Regional News

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January 6, 2023
Contact: press@michigan.gov

Lt. Governor Gilchrist Leads Delegation at Consumer Electronics Show 2023
Promotes Michigan as the leader in innovation, talent, and technology on a global stage

LANSING, Mich. – Yesterday, Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist led a Michigan delegation to the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), promoting the state’s leadership in technology, future mobility, workforce talent, and innovation, and highlighting how Michigan is the best place to design, build, and manufacture the future. During CES, the world’s business leaders and pioneering thinkers come together to showcase new technologies and address relevant issues.

“Michigan is and always has been a state of innovators,” said Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II. “We are proud to be the best place for dreamers, doers, and problem-solvers to build the future and make a difference. We are here at CES to engage with world-leading companies and tell Michigan’s story: of tough, hardworking people who are ready to grow our economy, bring supply chains home, and compete for every good-paying job. Let’s get to work paving the way for a stronger Michigan.”

Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist meets with executives and companies during the Silicon Foundry Roundtable

Lt. Governor Gilchrist held meetings with high-level executives from foreign and domestic companies, many Michigan-based, ranging from startups to Fortune 500 members. He also participated in a Silicon Foundry roundtable discussing the role of mobility in smart cities and infrastructure, where he highlighted how Michigan has continued to create public-private partnerships to address these challenges in communities throughout the state.

Joining Lt. Governor Gilchrist at CES were Quentin L. Messer Jr., CEO of the Michigan Economic Corporation (MEDC) and Trevor Pawl, Michigan’s Chief Mobility Officer, as well as additional delegates from the MEDC, the Office of Future Mobility and Electrification (OFME) and other state partners.

Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist and MEDC CEO Quentin Messer tour CES 2023

Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist and MEDC CEO Quentin Messer tour CES 2023

Lt. Governor Gilchrist also met with key international business partners, including the UK, Israel, and others, as the global stage becomes important in the future mobility revolution.

To close out the day, Lt. Governor Gilchrist attended the OFME-GENIVI matchmaking event and had the opportunity to speak at the event’s evening reception, the pre-eminent mobility-focused networking event at CES. The event features business-to-business matchmaking sessions to connect mobility-focused startup companies with OFME, strengthen investment in Michigan-based startups, and attract startup companies to Michigan.

Michigan Chief Mobility Officer Trevor Pawl appears on a panel at the Consumer Electronics Show 2023

“Michigan remains proud of its heritage as a state of innovation, and we remain focused on building upon that proud legacy to drive the future of technology as we know it,” said Trevor Pawl, Michigan’s Chief Mobility Officer. “This is our time to promote Michigan as the preeminent place for the leaders of the future to build their businesses, leverage Michigan’s world-class talent, and push the boundaries of the innovations of the future. The 2023 Consumer Electronics Show is the place to do just that.”

The Whitmer Administration is helping Michiganders compete for high-tech jobs through the Michigan Reconnect and Michigan Achievement Scholarship programs, which lower the cost of higher education for families. Since 2019, Michigan has announced over 30,000 new auto jobs, expanded investments in critical industries manufacturing chips and batteries, and revamped our economic competitiveness with a bipartisan plan to attract businesses to the state.