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The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy has opened a public comment period for Enbridge’s Line 5 tunnel project under the Straits of Mackinac. The permit involves wetlands and submerged lands protections. Comments are accepted through August 29. EGLE will hold two virtual sessions — an info meeting August 12 and a formal public hearing August 19. The review includes public input, tribal consultations, and may lead to project changes. Image from Amazon Storyful Michigan’s public health departments are scrambling to adjust budgets after major federal cuts to COVID relief and Medicaid funding. Officials say programs like school health education, TB prevention, and emergency preparedness are at risk. Health leaders warn residents may see fewer services, longer waits, or have to travel farther for care. Proponents of the suts say they are needed to rein in bloated spending that continues to run up the national deficeit. Down in Traverse City, The Traverse Ticker reports Munson Medical Center may have had its busiest week ever last week, with nearly 200 patients in the ER in a single day — far above average. Hospital leaders cite summer crowds and sicker patients, but credit new telehealth tools with helping to ease the pressure. And, on the Island, thinking about music lessons for your child but too busy to squeeze them in? TUNES and MiMusic Studio in Traverse City offer virtual lessons that fit your schedule. No internet or instrument? Tunes can help with that. Sessions start September 8th — scholarships available! Learn more at tunes music makers dot org.
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Now, here’s a look at events happening on your Emerald Isle… First your meeting planner. B-I-C-S students who want to play sports can get physicals on Wednesday. And, there’s a community blood donation meeting Friday at Gregg Fellowship Center. There’s sign up info in the calendar entry. On the fun front today… Monday is the first day of Kids Camps at the Historical Society. Summer Yoga is at the BIC Center at 9:30 in the Theater with a Basic Flow session followed by a Therapeutic Chair session at 11:00 . C-O-A has Cardio Drumming at 10:00 and a Crafter’s Social at 11:00, both out at Peaine Township Hall. Also at 11:00, Anne Pritchett will be at the library to talk about her book crazy French girl. And Monday wraps up with a magic show at the BIC Center. Trino’s Magic House Party will be in the theater with great fun for the whole family. There’s no charge for admission, but you do need to reserve a seat at tickets dot bic center dot org. And, for a meal after, remember that Monday evening is all you can eat pizza night at the Beachcomber. Tuesday, there’s Chair Strength Training at the BIC Center at 9:00. Pickleball is outside on the township courts at 9:00. Babes and Toddlers mix it up at the library at 10:00. At 10:30, there’s C-O-A Walkersize with a walk from Heritage Park out to the St. James Campground and back. At 1:00, drop by the BIC Center Hangout to play Mah Jongg [mah jawng]. Come evening, its time to Get Quizzical at the BIC Center. It’s Beaver Island’s only Trivia Game. Sign your team up at tickets dot bic center dot org for your chance to earn bragging rights. Highlights for the rest of the week include… Wednesday, Summer Yoga is on at the BIC Center at 9:30 with a restorative session. At the library, there’s Kids Storytime, Crafts and Art for three years and up at 10:00 and then for 10 years and up at 11:00. At the BIC Center, there’s Bingo at 1:00 in the Hangout. At 3:00 C-O-A has Fun & Gamers out at Peaine Township Hall. At 7:00, the library hosts retired C-M-U professor and former Biological Station Directo Jim Gillingham for an author event. He’ll discuss and sign his new book about the Amphibians and Reptiles of the Beaver Archipelago. Also at 7:00, there’s BINGO at the Gregg Fellowship Center. Doors open at 6:15 for fellowship. Thursday, the Trails Association has another Trail Maintenance Day planned. Meet at the BIC Center to get assignments and head out at 8:30 after signing DNR waivers. Bring tools, gear and P-P-E. At 9:00, there’s Pickleball on the Peaine Township Courts. At 10:00 a trifecta of activities: Tai Chi in the Hangout at the BIC Center, C-O-A Cardio Drumming out at the Peaine Township Hall and Women’s Bible Study at the Christian Church. Again, all those events starting at 10:00. At 11:00, the COA has a Crafter’s Social at the Peaine Township Hall. The library has a teen art night set for 7:00 that will be led by library mural creator Keith Grassmick along with Marika Grassmick. And don’t forget Thursdays are Burger and a Beer Night at the Shamrock. At 7:30 Baroque on Beaver events kick off with a Festival Introduction session at the Print Shop. Robert Nordling will provide an overview while you enjoy drinks, desert and discussion. Friday, kicks with Senior + Vets Coffee + Donuts is on at the BIC Center from 8:30 to 11:30. At 9:00, there’s Chair Strength Training in the Hangout at the BIC Center and Pickleball on the Peaine Township Courts. Summer Yoga is at 9:30 with a basic flow session in the theater at the BIC Center. C-O-A has a Walkersize session at 10:30, a walk from Heritage Park to the St. James Campground and back. At 11:00, the Rita Gillespie Memorial Blood Drive gets underway at the Gregg Fellowship Center. You can get an appointment online at vesrsiti dot org slash M-I or call 866 M-I blood. Forget to sign up? Just show up any time before 4:30 Friday afternoon and give the gift of life. [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, there’s Pickleball outdoors at 9:00. The Artisan’s Market is on out by the lighthouse at Whiskey Point. That starts at 10:00. Baroque music gets underway with their Opening Night Benefit at the BIC Center featuring renowned pianist Jaeden Izik-Dzurko. There’ll be a pre-show reception with food, wine and champagne and and opportunity to meet the artist afterwards. The reception starts at 6:30. Showtime is 7:30. Tickets are at tickets dot bic center dot org. Your admission price includes a donation the Beaver Island Performing Arts Alliance. [On the radio, tune in for Country Classics at 5:00 Saturday evening with host Sheri Timsak. At 7:00, Jackson Smith and Steve Girbach are in with Songs from the Trail. 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 and Episcopal Mission at 9:00 and 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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NAME OF DAY: The BIC Center Name of the Day is Dylan. If that’s your name, come on into the BIC Center today to pick out a free drink of your choice. BIRTHDAYS: Mike McDonough, Emily Smelser, Cissy Cull and Meg Tuohy are on our list today. Happy Birthday to Meg, Cissy, Emily and Mike and, if we missed you on the list, Happy Birthday to you too from everyone at WVBI and your Beaver Island Community Center! |
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TRAFFIC: No delays inbound or outbound to the airports. The island beltway is running smoothly with no bridge delays. But it is very busy in town when the ferry arrives, and the warm weather means lots of folks at the public beach plus hikers and bikers everywhere. Plus, baby turtles are busy crossing. So, let’s be careful out there. |
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On this day in 1861 the First Michigan Infantry Regiment loses six men in the first major land battle of the American Civil War. The First Battle of Bull Run happens in Manassas, about 30 miles outside Washington DC with the rebels on the defensive for most of the day. But they rally and break the Union right flank, sending the Federals into a chaotic retreat towards Washington. The Confederate victory gives the South a surge of confidence and shocked many in the North, who realize the war will not be won as easily as they had hoped. Also on this day in 1983, Scientists at the Vostok Research Station on the East Antarctic Ice Sheet, log the coldest temperature ever recorded at an inhabited location when the mercury falls to -128.6 F below zero. |
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Our Merriam Webster Word of the Day is hubris (noun) [HYOO-bris] which means a great or foolish amount of pride or confidence. English picked up both the concept of hubris and the term for that particular brand of cockiness from the ancient Greeks, who considered hubris a dangerous character flaw capable of provoking the wrath of the gods. In classical Greek tragedy, hubris was often a fatal shortcoming that brought about the fall of the tragic hero. Typically, overconfidence led the hero to attempt to overstep the boundaries of human limitations and assume a godlike status; in response, the gods inevitably humbled the offender with a sharp reminder of human mortality. |
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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 President Abaraham Lincoln: “The most reliable way to predict the future is to create it.” |
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On a lighter note… Why did the chicken cross the playground? To get to the other slide. |
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That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar Report for this Beaver Island Monday, July 21st, 2025. I’m Kevin Boyle reporting from W-V-B-I’s Langford Family Studios, wishing you a great day and asking you: why not go ahead and make it the best day ever? And thanks for listening. |
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Today Sunny, with a high near 75 on shore, 80 inland. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the morning. Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight. Tuesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 77/82. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Tuesday Night A 30 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Wednesday A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78/84. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Wednesday Night Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 11pm and 2am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Thursday A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79/85. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Thursday Night Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 78/84. Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Saturday Sunny, with a high near 78/85. Saturday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Sunday Sunny, with a high near 80/86. |
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Fire Danger Level on the Island set at Moderate. |
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Out on the Big Drink… |
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Today E wind 5 to 10 kt becoming N in the afternoon. Sunny. Waves 1 ft or less. Tuesday S wind 5 to 10 kt becoming SW in the afternoon. Mostly sunny. Waves 1 ft or less. Wednesday S wind around 15 kt becoming SW in the afternoon. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Waves 1 to 2 ft. |
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Water Temperature: It’s 66 in Little Traverse Bay. The North Lake Michigan buoy southwest of Gull is reporting 66 with seas less than a foot.
Mid Lake Michigan photo at time shown. Provided by NWS |
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Photos from webcams at wvbi.net and mackinacbridge.org |
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🚨 Line 5, public health cuts, and record hospital traffic — all in today’s newscast: 🛢️ EGLE opens public comment on the Line 5 tunnel project — including wetlands and submerged lands protections. 🎧 Catch the full report on-air or online. |
