Community Calendar Report for Wednesday, February 18th, 2026. First some news… A significant winter storm is forecast to hit northern Lower Michigan late Tuesday night into Wednesday, with 4–8 inches of snow, some ice, and gusts up to 35 mph, creating hazardous travel and possible power outages in several counties The Little Traverse Bay […]
Community Calendar Report for Tuesday, February 17th, 2026. First some news… Pioneer shipwreck hunter Paul Ehorn discovered the Lac La Belle, a passenger steamer lost in Lake Michigan in 1872. Ehorn, with the help of fellow wreck hunter Ross Richardson, narrowed down the search grid using new historical clues. The 217-foot ship, remarkably intact, […]
Community Calendar Report for Monday, February 16th, 2026. First some news… The Great Lakes Islands Alliance’s annual report highlights the challenges island communities faced in 2025 due to global and economic pressures. Despite these challenges, the report emphasizes the importance of cooperation and celebrating the unique aspects of island life. There is a link to […]
Harvest of Kindness, a Northern Michigan non-profit, increased their fundraising goal due to rising homelessness. They are prioritizing immediate needs over their planned healing farm project. This info from reporting by a 9 and 10 news story by Jodi Miesen. Sarah Niles from Tustin, Michigan, is starting a plant hospital business called Revive and Thrive […]
A 67‑year‑old man died in a residential fire Tuesday evening at Lakeview Village Trailer Park in Boyne City. Firefighters found the man deceased inside the home; no other injuries were reported, and investigators say no foul play is suspected as they work to determine the cause. Downtown Charlevoix is promoting Indoor Sidewalk Sales running February […]
Hayes Township Data Center Moratorium – Hayes Township, just north of Charlevoix, passed a moratorium on data centers yesterday (February 10, 2026). The township board took this proactive step despite having no current proposals from data center developers. The decision came after significant public comment from residents both in person and via Zoom. Inside a […]
A police escort is returning the body of a Charlevoix man who was killed while volunteering with the Ukrainian military; the escort route through northern Michigan was scheduled yesterday, with public viewing to follow at Charlevoix Township Hall starting Feb. 11 The Michigan DNR issued its weekly “News Digest” for the week of Feb. 9, […]
About 120,000 Munson Healthcare patients are being notified that personal and medical data may have been exposed in a breach involving electronic records vendor Oracle Health, formerly Cerner. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel says the incident highlights the need for stronger data breach notification laws. Munson says affected patients are being offered free credit monitoring […]
Michigan lawmakers are proposing new dam safety legislation aimed at strengthening inspections, enforcement, and financial requirements for dam owners. With a House Bill 5485 comes nearly six years after the Edenville dam failure that caused major flooding in Midland. Supporters say Michigan has nearly 100 high-hazard dams posing risks to downstream communities. The bill has […]
In the wake of President Trump suggesting the federal government should play a direct role in running elections in Michigan, Governor Gretchen Whitmer says Michigan elections are secure and must remain run by state and local officials, citing the U.S. Constitution. State leaders also note multiple audits have found no widespread fraud, emphasizing that Michigan’s […]