Community Calendar Report for Monday, March 2nd, 2026. First some news… Governor Whitmer’s final State of the State address highlighted Michigan’s accomplishments in housing, and healthcare. Her 2026 priorities include improving literacy, increasing housing availability, and capping medical debt interest rates. Ticket sales for the 2026 Warblers on the Water events, May 22-25, will begin […]
Community Calendar Report for Friday, February 27th, 2026. First some news… The Mackinac Straits Corridor Authority, which oversees the planned utility tunnel under the Straits, is meeting today (Feb. 27, 2026) in Lansing from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m Charlevoix Conservation District received MDARD funding to expand conservation education and outreach. 2026 Warblers on the […]
Community Calendar Report for Thursday, February 26th, 2026. First some news… The US Supreme Court heard arguments on Tuesday the 24th, in a legal dispute between Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Enbridge Energy over the fate of the Line 5 pipeline. The dispute centers on whether a 30-day deadline for moving the case to […]
Community Calendar Report for Wednesday, February 25th, 2026. First some news… Here’s the gist of President Trump’s 2026 State of the Union He talked about Lower inflation, improved take-home pay, and tariffs to support American industries. He introduced a new plan for those without 401(k) matches, expanding federal matching to encourage savings. Emphasized border security, […]
Community Calendar Report for Tuesday, February 24th, 2026. First some news… Bovine tuberculosis was detected in a Charlevoix County dairy herd, prompting further testing and potential quarantines. The outbreak originated from a positive test at a processing plant. Officials confirmed that no products from the infected animal entered the food supply chain. More details […]
Community Calendar Report for Monday, February 23rd, 2026. First some news… Charlevoix Public Library received a 10,000‑dollar grant from the Carnegie Foundation, intended to support library programming and services in the community, 2026 Warblers on the Water event schedule will be announced in late February. This year’s event will feature new field trips to celebrate […]
Community Calendar Report for Friday, February 20th, 2026. First some news… Thursday in Petoskey at Standish and Clarion Avenues, a vehicle collided with a train, closing the intersection for investigation. Thankfully, no injuries reported—Petoskey Public Safety has cleared the scene. Early Thursday morning in nearby Presque Isle County near Onaway, a house fire on Little […]
Community Calendar Report for Thursday, February 19th, 2026. First some news… A group of injured veterans took part in an adaptive ski and snowboard clinic at Boyne Mountain Ski Resort in Charlevoix County. The event was organized by Semper Fi and America’s Fund to support veterans’ physical and mental health and rebuild a sense of […]
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, […]