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Community Calendar Report for Friday, March 20th, 2026.-I First some news… Michigan awarded over $1 million in history grants to 45 communities for projects tied to the U.S. semiquincentennial. The Charlevoix Historical Society recently received an award of $28,760 for an exhibit on the impact of the railroad on Charlevoix. The BI Historical Society […]
Community Calendar Report for Thursday, March 19th, 2026. The Vincent Massey locking through the Poe lock yesterday. Photo by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District First some news… Ron Marsh reports that all County Roads were cleared of snow from what he has dubbed the Great Blizzard of ’26 as of 10 Tuesday […]
A look at East Side Drive yesterday afternoon north of Hannigan Road (photo by Greg Doig) First some news… A blizzard dropped two feet of snow across Northern Michigan, with the heaviest snowfall north of M-32. Wind gusts reached 54 mph, causing significant snow drifts and comparisons to the 1978 blizzard. Governor Whitmer declared […]
First some news… Freezing rain, heavy snowfall, and strong winds caused widespread power outages for 140,000 Consumers Energy customers in northern Michigan. Crews are working around the clock to restore power. Yesterday Great Lakes Energy had reported 139 outages impacting 5,265 customers on the mainland. A snowmobiler stranded on ice near Mackinac Island on Sunday, […]
Community Calendar Report for Monday, March 16th, 2026. Saturday March 14, 2026 St. Patrick’s Day activity. (photo by Greg Doig) First some news… A major winter storm is still impacting Beaver Island through March 16, 2026 and into tomorrow morning, with heavy snow, strong winds, and blizzard conditions. Travel is dangerous due to blowing snow […]
Community Calendar Report for Thursday, March 12th, 2026. First some news… Stryker Corp. based in Portage, Michigan and has offices around this country and the world, is experiencing a severe, global disruption to their Microsoft environment due to a cyberattack. The disruption is impacting all Stryker laptops and systems connected to their network, but […]
Community Calendar Report for Monday, March 9th, 2026. First some news… Governor Whitmer declared a state of emergency for Branch, Cass, and St. Joseph counties to aid recovery efforts following a deadly tornado outbreak this past Friday. The state is providing resources and support to affected communities. Antrim County’s new public safety center […]
Community Calendar Report for Friday, March 6th, 2026. First some news… Great Lakes Energy offers scholarships for students pursuing careers in electrical linework, engineering, and IT. The lineworker program scholarship, previously available through Alpena Community College and Northwest Lineman College, now includes any accredited lineworker program in the US. Up to six $1,000 scholarships […]
Community Calendar Report for Thursday, March 5th, 2026. First some news… Healthcare sleep specialists advise residents to prepare for daylight saving time on March 8th by adjusting sleep habits. Simple steps like gradually shifting bedtime earlier, maintaining a consistent sleep schedule, and getting morning sunlight can help minimize the impact of the time change. […]
Community Calendar Report for Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026. First some news… March typically marks the start of maple syrup production in northern Michigan, and sugarbushes are gearing up for the 2026 season even after several difficult years. Michigan ranks fifth nationally in maple acreage, tap numbers, tap yield and overall syrup output, usually producing around […]