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About 120,000 Munson Healthcare patients are being notified that personal and medical data may have been exposed in a breach involving electronic records vendor Oracle Health, formerly Cerner. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel says the incident highlights the need for stronger data breach notification laws. Munson says affected patients are being offered free credit monitoring while the investigation continues.
Meantime, Traverse City-based Hagerty was among eight insurance companies tied to a New York cybersecurity investigation after hackers exploited online quoting tools and exposed personal data from about 66,000 customers. Officials say stolen driver’s license information was later used to file fraudulent unemployment claims during the pandemic. Hagerty paid a $1.3 million settlement and says it continues investing in stronger data security protections.
Here’s a Michigan connection for the Olympic now underway in Italy. More than a dozen athletes with Michigan ties are expected to compete in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo. Competitors include figure skaters, hockey players, snowboarders, and skiers who trained or grew up in Michigan. Bridge Michigan has a full rundown of the Michigander Olympians with information on when to watch their events. It’s linked in today’s script online.
Northern Michigan’s Black Lake sturgeon fishing season wrapped up in 48 minutes Saturday, longer than last year’s record 17-minute season. Only six fish were allowed to be harvested under strict conservation rules, with the first catch measuring more than 61 inches. The event is part of the annual fundraiser supporting restoration of the species. The Petoskey News-Review has complete coverage of the event including pictures. There’s a link to the story in today’s script online.
A Lake Sturgeon caught in a prior season. Phot from Michigan DNR
The Beaver Island Irish Heritage Group and the BIC Center have just announced a musical kick-off to Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations on the Island. Ben Traverse and Nick Veine will take the BIC Center stage Thursday, March 12th at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $20, kids 17 and under get in free with an adult. There’ll be cabaret seating, do bring snacks, a meal and your own libations to get the party started. Tickets are on sale now at tickets dot bic center dot org.
Ben Traverse and Nick Veine will kick off St. Patrick’s Day celebrations on the Island with a cabaret concert at the BIC Center. Image from BIC Center |
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Now, here’s a look at events happening on your Emerald Isle…
First your meeting planner…
Transportation Authority meets tomorrow at noon. Saint James Township Board meets Wednesday at 5:30. Their Public Woreks Committee meets Thursday at 10:00. A-A meets Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 6:00. Locations and more details are in the calendar entires online. That’s it on the meeting front through the end of the week.
On the fun front today…
Monday Valentine Spirit week starts at school. Monday is Valentine themed P-Js. There’s Cardio Drumming at the Peaine Township Hall at 10:00. Monday evening is All You Can Eat Pizza and Salad night at the Shamrock. In our Dark Skies, before dawn tomorrow and Wednesday mornings, the waning crescent moon will be near the bright red star Antares. It’s the brightest star in the constellation of Scorpius the Scorpion. There’s more info at dark sky island dot org.
It is Valentine Spirit Week at school. Graphic from BICS Student Counsel
Tuesday Valentine Spirit Week continues at school. Today, wear anything with Hearts. Talking Threads is on at the Peaine Township Hall at 9:30. At 10:00, Babes & Toddlers mix it up at the library and there is Pickleball in the Theater at the BIC Center and, at 10:30, there’s Chair Strength Training up in the Hangout. At 2:15 there’s a Home School Meet-up at the library. And evening Pickleball is back starting at 5:00 in the Theater at the BIC Center.
Image from EarthSky
Highlights for the rest of the week include…
Wednesday, the Islanders boys squad heads up to Grand Marais for make-up games at 10:00. At school, Valentine Spirit Week continues. Today wear anything red, white or pink. At the BIC Center, there’s BINGO at 1:00. At Peaine Township Hall there is Art Therapy at 3:00. And at 5:00 it’s Time for Art, at the BIC Center. This week the last of three sessions on making Madi Gras masks lead by Cindy Ricksgers.
Thursday its is Duo Day for Valentine Spirit Week at school. Dress as your favorite duo or couple. Women’s Bible Study is on at 10:00 at the Christian Church. There’s Pickleball at the BIC Center at 10:00 in the Theater and over at Peaine Township Hall, Cardio Drumming also at 10:00. Also at 10:00 up in the Hangout there’s Senior Tai Chi. Thursday evening, there’s more Pickleball. That’s right: end of day Pickleball starting at 5:00 in the Theater at the BIC Center. Afterwards, you can grab the burger & a beer special at the Shamrock starting at 5:00, and its Euchre Night down at Whiskey Point Brewing. Cards hit the table at 7:00.
[Thursday evening on the radio, drop in for W-V-B-I’s newest music show. It’s The Underground with Leila Freijy. It’s the underground sound of grunge and more from the 80s and 90s with special features every week. Tune in at 7:00 for two hours Underground.]
Friday, the Islanders Basketball squads head up to Lake State for the Northern Lights League tournament play. They’ll be away through Saturday. At school, Valentine Spirit Week continues with a wear your school colors day. On the Island, Senior + Vets Coffee & Donuts is at the BIC Center from 9:00 to 11:00. There’s Pickleball at 10:00 and Chair Strength Training at 10:30.
[On the radio, Kick off your weekend with our fantastic Friday lineup! After the 6:00pm news, enjoy “That Thing with Rich Appel” featuring top forty hits from the 70s. At 9:00pm, tune into “The Titus Jennings Experience” offering music from all genres, followed by “The Midnight Special” with Marilyn Rea Beyer at 11:00pm for music, farce comedy, and late-night escape.]
Saturday, the Fiero Code Club is on at the library at 1:00. There are two movies showing at the BIC Center, both takes on Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet. The 3:00 show is Gnomeo & Juliet. Separated by a garden fence and a feud, are blue gnomes on one side and red gnomes on the other. This doesn’t stop blue Gnomeo and red Juliet from falling in love with each other. Do they have a future together? It’s rated PG. At 6:00 Leonardo DiCaprio is opposite Claire Danesit’s in a modern take on the play. It’s a modern take on the classic story set in the hip modern suburb of Verona but retaining Shakespeare’s original dialogue. It’s rated PG-13. And, remember, Saturdays are Prime Rib Night at the Shamrock.
[On the radio, tune in for Country Classics at 5:00 Saturday evening with host Sheri Timsak. At 7:00, take a trip back to the best of the 80s and 90s with the Mix Tape show (that’s a 120-minute TDK cassette tape for those in the know) hosted by WVBI’s Adam Pettigrew. Mark Beltaire takes over at 9:00 with Rockin’ the Boat and continues at 10:00 with the Blues Cruise. Cousin Dan wraps up the evening with the Too Good Radio Show starting at 11:00.]
Sunday, there are services at the Christian Church at 10:00 and mass at Holy Cross at 12:15.
Looking ahead to highlights for next week…
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Today’s BIC Center Name of the Day is Kaleb. If that’s your name, come on it to the BIC Center to pick out a free drink of your choice. |
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On our Birthday List today: Linda McDonough and Joe Williams are celebrating. Happy Birthday to Linda and Joe and if we missed you on the list Happy Birthday to you too from everyone at the BIC Center and WVBI. |
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TRAFFIC: No delays inbound or outbound to the airports. The Island Beltway is running smoothly and there are no bridge delays. But, hey, let’s be careful out there, especially in the school zone. |
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On this date in 1934, the all-time low temperature for Michigan is recorded in Vanderbilt as the thermometer drops to minus 51 degrees, which is minus 46 Celsius. So, it turns out our winter really hasn’t been that bad. Indeed, according to Perdue University’s winter severity index as projected out by Michigan Storm Chasers…our winter has been average.
The Midwest Regional Climate Center at Perdue University’s Accumulated Winter Season Severity Index (which looks at data from particular cities) projected over the region by Michigan Strom Chasers. Graphic by Michigan Storm Chasers |
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Our Merriam Webster Word of the Day is fortuitous (Adjective) for-TOO-uh-tus]. Fortuitous usually describes something that happens by lucky chance. The word comes from the Latin fortuitus [for-TOO-ee-tus], meaning “happening by chance,” and shares roots with fors [fors], the Latin word for “chance.” While it originally meant simply accidental, today it often suggests good luck — though some language purists still debate that usage. |
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Now, to wrap up for this Beaver Island Monday… |
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Here’s a thought for the day from Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, who took to the Super Bowl halftime stage last night as Bad Bunny: “It doesn’t matter if you want to be a teacher, an astronaut, or a reggaeton singer, you need to study.” |
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On a lighter note… Why did Bad Bunny take up gardening? |
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That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar Report for this Beaver Island Monday, February 9th, 2026. I’m Kevin Boyle reporting from W-V-B-I’s Langford Family Studios wishing you a great day and asking: why not go ahead and make it the best day ever? And thanks for listening. |
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[Current Condition Report, then…] Radar at 7:00 this morning shows no precipitation on the island or over in Charlevoix. There was a little band of snow north northeast of us in the U-P, but that was it. |
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Air Quality Index at 7:00 this morning was 46. |
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Today A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 30. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Tonight Snow showers and freezing rain likely, becoming all snow after 1am. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 29. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible. Tuesday Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Tuesday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Wednesday Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Wednesday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Thursday Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Thursday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Friday Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Saturday Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Saturday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Sunday Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. |
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Photos from webcams at wvbi.net and mackinacbridge.org |
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Coming up in our Community Calendar Report…
Munson Healthcare is notifying about 120,000 patients of a data breach tied to a third-party records vendor, while Traverse City-based Hagerty also faced a cybersecurity settlement after hackers accessed customer data. Michigan athletes are competing in the Winter Olympics now underway in Italy, and northern Michigan’s Black Lake sturgeon season wrapped up in just 48 minutes. Plus, the BIC Center announces a St. Patrick’s celebration concert to kick off the holiday festivities on Beaver Island.
…all of that along with a run-down of local events, birthdays and more after global and national news from F-S-N. [Time check.] |
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Today’s featured image: Ben Traverse and Nick Veine will kick off St. Patrick’s Day celebrations on the Island with a concert at the BIC Center. There’ll be cabaret seating, so plan to bring snack, food and drinks. Tickets on sale now at https://tickets.biccenter.org. Image from BIC Center |
