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Category: Interesting

Interesting tidbits from around the island and the world

First WVBI Grand Baby Arrives

Posted January 28, 2016 WVBIPosted in Interesting, Island Events, News Update, Station News

We are pleased to announce the arrival of the station’s first grand baby. First time Grandpa Greg is mighty proud of his grandson Lucas and so are we. And we’re already looking for Lucas to produce a Top Ten + Five (Favorite Lullaby Edition).

Michigan Radio Discovers Beaver Island’s King

Posted December 10, 2015December 16, 2015 WVBIPosted in Interesting

Michigan Radio sent a reporter to the island this summer and she filed an interesting story about one of the island’s most storied characters. You can listen here: http://michiganradio.org/post/how-mormon-king-shaped-sleepy-island-lake-michigan. Did you know we were sleepy?  I don’t feel sleepy.  Do you?

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  • June 9, 2026 3:28 am

     Community Calendar Report for Tuesday, June 9th, 2026. Eastern Shore of Beaver Island (photo by Greg Doig-iPhone 17 Pro) First some news… A missing kayaker’s body was recovered early Saturday from Lake Michigan’s Green Bay after a search involving multiple agencies. The kayaker, who launched from Veterans Memorial Park Friday, in Menominee, was reported overdue... Read more →

  • June 8, 2026 4:21 am

    Community Calendar Report for Monday, June 8th, 2026. Photo from earthsky.org First some news… Image generated by Genspark AI   A food donation workshop in Antrim County, Michigan, on June 4th focused on reducing food waste and addressing food insecurity. The event aimed to connect local farms and organizations with food pantries to salvage unsold... Read more →

  • June 5, 2026 5:02 am

    The Island underwent big change yesterday as paving work got underway. Work on Freesoil Road and Lake Drive was completed, and there is now pavement stretching from the Four Corners to the Low Flying Aircraft Duck sign on East Side. The work on East Side will continue today.   Paving at Four Corners on East... Read more →

  • June 4, 2026 4:55 am

    The pace of truck traffic on the Island’s paving projects picked up quite a bit yesterday with a parade of 18-wheeler’s hauling underlayment material for the East Side Drive project. After the material was dumped, graders spread it and rollers rolled it getting ready for paving to begin next week.   Meantime, the Chamber released... Read more →

  • June 3, 2026 4:58 am

    The Charlevoix County Road Commission has announced several road projects for this week on Beaver Island. Chloride will be applied to Barney’s Lake Road on Friday and Allen’s Lakeview Drive on Saturday. Meanwhile, paving work is about to get underway with work scheduled on Freesoil Avenue and Maple Street next Wednesday, followed by the start... Read more →

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