First some news… Downstate, Federal agents say two 20-year-old men from Dearborn plotted a terror attack targeting LGBTQ+ bars in Ferndale. Prosecutors say Momed Ali and Majed Mahmoud practiced with high-powered weapons, stockpiled ammunition, and were inspired by ISIS extremism. The FBI uncovered encrypted chats and seized rifles, vests, and cameras. Both men face […]
Community Calendar Report for Friday, October 31st, 2025. First some news… A group in Michigan has proposed a new system, the “MI Blueprint,” for funding special education. The plan would use a weighted formula based on each student’s needs rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. Implementing it fully would require the state to spend $1.28 billion more […]
Community Calendar Report for Thursday, October 30th, 2025. First, some news… New roundabout opened in Traverse City A new two-lane roundabout at the intersection of M-72 and M-22 in Traverse City officially opened to traffic on October 27. Final paving was completed on the $25.8 million project, which began in March. Some smaller tasks, including […]
WVBI Community Calendar ReportOctober 27, 2025 The Petoskey News-Review reports today that a Charlevoix Township man has been charged in connection with the fire that destroyed the Belvedere Club’s historic casino building. Police say 44-year-old Michael Jeffrey Ricks was arraigned Friday on two felony counts of arson after the early-morning blaze on October 23rd. The […]
First some news… Michigan lawmakers are debating Senate bills that would raise hunting and fishing license fees to boost funding for wildlife management and fish stocking. But State Senator Samoose says he’s voting no, arguing the increases come at a time when families are already struggling with inflation. He says, “We want more Michiganders […]
The Traverse Ticker reports that T-C is becoming the nation’s new hub for long COVID treatment. A partnership between Celly Health Medical Group and HealthBio, led by former Stanford virologist Dr. Bruce Patterson, has launched a first-of-its-kind national treatment center at Celly Health’s Bayview offices. The clinic says it uses research-backed methods and existing medications […]
About 65 people turned out for the Island No Kings March. They left from the Public Beach and headed down main street to the Post office before heading back, with many folks carrying signs. Just before the march, there was an event celebrating Ed Wojan’s donation of land for additional park space for St. […]
First some news… About 120 Michigan National Guard soldiers are heading to the U.S. southern border to assist federal agents. The 1430th Engineer Company will support Customs and Border Protection operations in the Southwest for up to a year — their sixth border mission since 2020 and first major deployment since serving in Afghanistan […]
The Courier reports that Charlevoix has passed a new ordinance banning the feeding of wild animals within city limits. Residents can still use elevated feeders for birds and squirrels, but feeding deer, raccoons, or other wildlife is now prohibited. City Manager Mark Heydlauff told the Courrier that the rule aims to prevent nuisance animals, not […]
Dodge-Chrysler-Jeep parent Stellantis announced yesterday that it plans to invest $13 billion over the next four years to expand U.S. manufacturing—boosting production by 50 percent and adding more than 5,000 jobs. Governor Gretchen Whitmer says that includes about 900 new positions in Michigan. The automaker says the move will fund five new models, including a […]