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Morther Nature is serving up a gnarly dish for your Thanksgiving…especially if it includes travel. All over Northwest Michigan, the National Weather Service warns of a sharp shift tonight: rain is expected to turn into snow, bringing a Winter Storm Warning for much of the northwest Lower Peninsula. Snowfall totals of 4 to 8 inches […]
Northern Michigan is in for a windy, snowy holiday stretch. Meteorologists at National Weather Service Gaylord say rain turns to blowing snow Wednesday night, with strong winds making Thanksgiving travel tough. On Beaver Island expect just a few inches of snow, but gusts over 30 miles an hour, with rough rides visibility on the lake. […]
A new push to protect Michigan lawmakers comes after protesters recently targeted the home of state Rep. Angela Rigas. The Caledonia Republican says she was frightened as activists demanded she drop a bill on undocumented immigrants. Now, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed a law expanding the Legislature’s sergeants-at-arms authority to investigate threats and provide security […]
Plans for a data center in Kalkaska have been scrapped. Interlochen Public Radio reports that developer Matt Rine of Rocklocker held public meetings this week with the village’s downtown development authority, but residents voiced strong concerns about water impacts, noise, and other issues. State lawmakers also pushed back. A third meeting set for Thursday was […]
Community Calendar Report for Wednesday, November 19th, 2025. First some news… Two key sections of the popular Little Traverse Wheelway trail in Charlevoix Township are now closed due to safety concerns. The 0.6-mile boardwalk over a marsh has been shut down after officials found its support structure was failing and it was gradually sinking. Meanwhile, […]
Community Calendar Report for Tuesday, November 18th, 2025. First some news… The 2025-2026 Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) at Charlevoix County Community Foundation supports youth leadership, service, and advocacy. YAC members evaluate grants, represent youth voices, and lead community service initiatives. YAC Purpose and Benefits Promotes youth advocacy in the community. Encourages student leadership, communication, teamwork, […]
Community Calendar Report for Monday, November 17th, 2025. First some news… In November 2025, three new Boyne City commissioners—Bridget Foltz, Rebecca L. Houser, and Jennifer Beano Hampton—were elected and sworn in. Bob Farrell was chosen as mayor, and Rebecca L. Houser became mayor pro-tem. A controversy followed when the commission hired a new city manager, Sam Demel, […]
From our Langford Family Studios on America’s Emerald Isle, this is the W-V-B-I Community Calendar Report for Friday, November 14th, 2025. First some news… Michigan’s 2025 firearm deer hunting season is Nov. 15–30, with hunting allowed statewide on both public and private land. Hunters must report deer harvests online, and updated regulations, including safety rules and disease testing (for EHD, […]
Community Calendar Report for Thursday, November 13th, 2025. First some news… A new report highlights workforce housing shortages and staffing issues as the main limits to business growth in Northern Michigan. The Northern Lakes Economic Alliance released these findings at their Economic Pulse Report event on November 6th Business and community leaders met to discuss trends […]
Community Calendar Report for Wednesday, November 12th, 2025. First some news… Thousands gathered at Whitefish Point on Lake Superior for the 50th anniversary of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald wreck. The memorial ceremony took place at the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum. Attendance was estimated between 2,000 and 3,000 people. The event occurred on Monday, November 10, 2025. […]