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Plans for a data center in Kalkaska have been scrapped. Interlochen Public Radio reports that developer Matt Rine of Rocklocker held public meetings this week with the village’s downtown development authority, but residents voiced strong concerns about water impacts, noise, and other issues. State lawmakers also pushed back. A third meeting set for Thursday was canceled, and Rine announced he’s ending the project, saying his group listened to community input and believes decisions about the future must be made together.
The News Review reports that Northwest Michigan Habitat for Humanity is lending a hand to families facing food insecurity. Volunteers spent an afternoon at the Manna Food Project in Harbor Springs packing 214 Thanksgiving boxes for local pantries. Habitat also announced a $7,500 donation to food banks in Charlevoix, Emmet, and Cheboygan counties — a gift made possible by a donor bequest. Leaders say housing and hunger often go hand-in-hand, and the support comes as food banks see rising demand. More information is at northwestmihabitat.org.
Manna Food Project is working to stem hunger in northwest Michigan. Image from mannafoodproject.org
Down on the old Mission Peninsula, a local citizens group is wading into efforts to settle the zoning dispute between the township and wineries there that resulted in a 50 million-dollar award to the wineries. Settlement between the parties are happening behind closed doors. The group Protect the Peninsula opposes that secrecy and has released its own proposed terms, arguing zoning can’t be set by confidential deal. Township leaders say any settlement must be agreed to by all parties, even as appeals continue in court. So far neither side has engaged with the citizens group.
The Leapfrog Group has released its latest Hospital Safety Grades, and several Northwest Michigan hospitals are standing out — for better and for worse. McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey earned a top A for patient safety, reflecting strong performance in preventing medical errors, injuries, and infections. Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital in Gaylord also received an A. In Traverse City, Munson Medical Center came in with a B grade in the most recent report. Statewide, only 17 hospitals earned an A this cycle — the lowest number Michigan has seen — placing the state in the bottom tier nationally for patient-safety performance.
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Now, here’s a look at events happening on your Emerald Isle…
First your meeting planner…
Today, Beaver Island District Library Board meets at 4:30 at the library.. J-TAC has updated their meeting time from 4:30 to 5:00, still a the BIC Center. A-A meets this evening and Saturday evening at 6:00 ayt the Christian Church.
In our Dark Sky…several events on the horizon, including “November Evening Planets,” a “New Moon” viewing, “Moon & Teapot,” a “Planetary Lineup” featuring Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, and Mercury, and even a chance to spot Comet Lemmon. Visit the website dark sky island dot org for all the dates and times of upcoming events
On the fun front today…
Thursday
Thanksgiving feast at the School
10:00am Pickleball at BIC Center
10:00am Senior Tai Chi at BIC Center
10:00am Women’s Bible Study at the Christian Church
5:00pm Burger & a Beer at the Shamrock
Friday
9:00am Chair Strength Training at BIC Center
9:00am Senior + Vets Coffee & Donuts at BIC Center
10:00am Pickleball at BIC Center
[Kick off your weekend with our fantastic Friday lineup! After the 6:00pm news, enjoy “That Thing with Rich Appel” featuring top forty hits from the 70s. At 9:00pm, tune into “The Titus Jennings Experience” offering music from all genres, followed by “The Midnight Special” with Marilyn Rea Beyer at 11:00pm for music, farce comedy, and late-night escape.]
Saturday
1:00pm Fiero Code Club at the Library
1:00pm Girls Who Code a new program for girls grades 3-12 at the Library
3:00pm BIDL Big Read Survival Movie: Wall-E
5:00pm Prime Rib Night
6:00pm BIDL Big Read Survival Movie: Greenland
[On the radio, tune in for Country Classics at 5:00 Saturday evening with host Sheri Timsak. At 7:00, Jackson Smith and Steve Girbach are in with Songs from the Trail. Mark Beltaire takes over at 9:00 with Rockin’ the Boat and continues at 10:00 with the Blues Cruise. Cousin Dan wraps up the evening with the Too Good Radio Show starting at 11:00.]
Sunday
10:00am Beaver Island Christian Church Worship
12:15pm Sunday Mass at the Holy Cross Church
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NAME OF DAY: The BIC Center Name of the Day is Heidi. If that’s your name, head on down to the BIC Center to pick out a free drink of your choice.
BIRTHDAYS: None on our list today, but if we missed you on the list, Happy Birthday to you from everyone at WVBI and your Beaver Island Community Center.
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TRAFFIC: The W-V-B-I virtual octo-copter reports…no traffic. But, as always, let’s be careful out there, especially in the school zone.
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On this day in 1945 Judges from the US, Great Britain, France, and the Soviet Union preside over the opening of military tribunals in Nuremburg to try Nazi officials for crimes against humanity, among other charges. Twelve Nazi leaders will be sentenced to death. Islander Donald Cole, then in the Army having traveled to Europe without a passport, serves as a messenger bringing information to and from the tribunal.
Looking down at defendants in the dock at Nuremberg. Image from Wikimedia Commons
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Our Merriam Webster Word of the Day is gauche (adjective) [GOHSH], which describes someone or something having or showing a lack of awareness about the proper way to behave. When describing a person or a behavior, it can mean socially awkward or tactless; for an object, crudely made or done. The word comes from the French for “left,” reflecting old ideas linking left-handedness with clumsiness. That contrast survives in English too: awkward comes from a Middle English word meaning “turned the wrong way,” while adroit and dexterity trace back to words meaning “right” or “on the right side.”
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Now, to wrap up for this Beaver Island Thursday…
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On a lighter note…with Thanksgiving just a week away, it’s time for turkey jokes…
Why did the cranberry turn red? Because it saw the turkey dressing! Want to hear your joke on the air? If you have a good one, send it to programming at w-v-b-I dot net… |
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That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar Report for this Beaver Island Thursday, November 20th, 2025. I’m Kevin Boyle reporting from W-V-B-I’s Langford Family Studios Wishing you a great day and asking you: why not go ahead and make it the best day ever? And thanks for listening.
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Today
Showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 47. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a steady temperature around 39. West wind around 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Breezy.
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Fire Danger Level on the Island set at Low. Air Quality Index this morning at 8:00 was 18.
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Out on the Big Drink…
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Today
SSW wind 15 to 20 kt. Cloudy. Waves 2 to 4 ft.
Friday
WNW wind around 15 kt. Partly sunny. Waves around 2 ft.
Saturday
NW wind 5 to 10 kt becoming SW in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy. Waves 1 ft or less.
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Photos from webcams at wvbi.net and mackinacbridge.org
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