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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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  • September 18, 2026 4:43 am

    Drone photo of Sand Bay by Greg Doig First some news… The Dark Sky Festival continues through the end of this week with numerous events each day. An F-16 fighter jet crashed and burst into flames in Grawn, Michigan (just outside of Traverse City), after a pilot ejected Thursday afternoon. Local resident Benjamin Vyverberg used... Read more →

  • September 17, 2026 5:36 am

    Community Calendar Report for Thursday, September 17th, 2026. Today’s featured image: September sky along the Wagner Campground Beach photo by Greg Doig First some news… From the DNR fishing report: salmon and trout are on the move near northern Lake Michigan channels and harbor piers, including around Charlevoix, as the weather starts to cool down. In Charlevoix... Read more →

  • September 16, 2026 5:00 am

    The future of the Beaver Head Light and the old Lighthouse School facilities nearby were the main topic at last evening’s Peaine Township Board meeting. Supervisor Maria Dal Pra explained that while she had first wondered about using the property there for emergency water access, that idea was quickly dismissed, but exploring it lead to... Read more →

  • September 15, 2026 5:10 am

    Strong winds and a steady drizzle started up late last evening on the Island with some trees down blocking roads and the power blipping on and off in some places. This morning, G-L-E has just over 1,800 customers without power, with about 800 of those in Antrim County, 10 in Charlevoix County and most of... Read more →

  • September 14, 2026 5:29 am

    The Irish Feile wrapped up yesterday with the Arranmore Pipe Band playing ahead of Mass at the Arranmore/ Bear Island Grotto. Graced with spectacular weather, the festival was a huge success. Organizers estimated about 1,200 attendees including volunteers and band members. The paid attendance was over 800. In addition to almost non-sop music at multiple... Read more →

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