Community Calendar Report for Monday, July 13th, 2026. Photo by Greg Doig First some news… Beaver Island’s ties to Ireland will be on display overseas Tuesday, as the world’s largest Spanish galleon replica sails into Donegal Bay, Ireland—the bay for which our own Donegal Bay is named. The visit comes nearly 180 years after famine-era […]
Community Calendar Report for Monday, July 13th, 2026. Photo by Greg Doig First some news… Beaver Island’s ties to Ireland will be on display overseas Tuesday, as the world’s largest Spanish galleon replica sails into Donegal Bay, Ireland—the bay for which our own Donegal Bay is named. The visit comes nearly 180 years after famine-era […]
We start with some sad news. The Shamrock has shared word that Chuck Carpenter has passed away. Chuck manned the bar at the Shamrock for 20 years and has probably served up something at some point with just about every Islander along with many visitors. He will be missed by many. Down in T-C, […]
Michigan’s three Republican candidates for governor squared off in their first primary debate Wednesday evening in Detroit. Congressman John James, former Attorney General Mike Cox and businessman Perry Johnson largely agreed on taxes and smaller government but repeatedly clashed over electability, integrity and President Donald Trump’s endorsement of James. A second debate is scheduled before […]
The Health Department of Northwest Michigan has announced it is taking direct control of nine Dental Clinics North locations after ending its management agreement with the nonprofit that operated them. Officials say the move is intended to improve efficiency, strengthen staffing and reduce patient wait times. No clinic closures are planned. That includes the Beaver […]
Former U.S. Transportation Secretary and T-C resident Pete Buttigieg endorsed Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson during a campaign stop in Traverse City on Monday. Buttigieg praised Benson’s leadership as Michigan secretary of state, particularly during the 2020 election, and hinted he may still have future political ambitions, telling supporters, “Believe me, I’m working on that.” […]
Main Street was packed on Saturday as the Island celebrated 250 years of Independence with its annual parade. Several tons of candy were thrown and some water cannons were fired. And Levi Connor was climbing a tree sprouting from a trailer. Ahead of the parade, TUNES held a mini concert at their studio and the […]
Paving work continues today on East Side Drive. They are getting into the final stages now, but you may experience delays on the southern stretch of the work. The Island is loaded up with visitors ready to celebrate 250 years of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. The Elks have a cookout and […]
The Michigan Legislature has missed its July 1 deadline to pass a new state budget for the second straight year. Lawmakers adjourned Wednesday without a deal, leaving schools, colleges, universities and local governments waiting to finalize their own budgets. House and Senate leaders planned to return today in hopes of approving a final spending plan […]
Paving work continues today on East Side Drive. They are working on the topping coat, so there will only be one lane of traffic running south. You can get to Welke Airport, but only from the north. When you finish there, you’ll need to head south on East Side Drive, so down to McCauley. The […]