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More today on the bodies found at a remote camping site on Isle Royale earlier this month. A murder-suicide is now suspected in the deaths of a father and son. The FBI is investigating, but officials have withheld the victims’ names, saying release could jeopardize the case. The bodies were discovered June 8 by hikers at South Desor Lake Campground. Isle Royale remains open, with no threat to the public reported. Rock star and hunter Ted Nugent blasted Michigan’s DNR during testimony to lawmakers this week, accusing the agency of driving hunters out of the state with “anti-nature” policies. He called for looser hunting limits, expanded bow season, and an end to baiting bans. Nugent said overregulation is fueling deer overpopulation, crop damage, and car crashes. The DNR pushed back, saying the drop in hunters is a national trend and they’ve made changes to encourage more doe harvests. The agency also defended its Russian boar ban, which Nugent has fought in court. The Island’s Sustainability Fair and Dark Sky Sanctuary earned some recognition in a piece from Rachel Rademacher on TV 9&10 yesterday. Rachel was on the Island for the Fair and met up with leaders of Michigan Auroa Chasers who were here for the fair and, of course, to chase auroras and enjoy the Dark Skies. Noted in the coverage was the fact that the Island’s Dark Sky Sanctuary is one of only 22 on the planet. There’s a link to the coverage in today’s script online. Dark Sky Group leader Cynthia Johnson in TV9&10’s coverage of the Michigan Auroara Chasers appearance at the Beaver Island Sustainability Fair. Screen capture from TV9&10’s report One of Charlevoix’s favorite summer events returns this weekend. The 26th Annual Summer Art Show will fill East Park with more than 60 artists offering handmade jewelry, pottery, woodwork, and more. Hosted by the Chamber of Commerce, the juried show runs 10 to 5 on Saturday and 10 to 3 Sunday. Admission is free. |
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Now, here’s a look at events happening on your Emerald Isle… First your meeting planner. A-A meets tonight and Saturday at 6:00 at the Christian Church. On the fun front today… Thursday, at 10:00 there’s a lot going on: Pickleball is outdoors on the Peaine Township Courts, Tai Chi in the Hangout at the BIC Center, C-O-A Cardio Drumming is on out at the Peaine Township Hall and Women’s Bible Study is at the Christian Church. Again, all of those events starting at 10:00. Thursday afternoon at 4:30, drop by Bay North Realty’s new office on King’s Highway just down the way from the school for a grand opening celebration. There’ll be music on the porch—bring your instrument to join in—plus drinks and appetizers. The event will run to 6:30. In our dark sky, after sunset, the very thin waxing crescent moon will hang above the western horizon and will lie between Mercury and Pollux. And the other twin star of Gemini, Castor, will be nearby. There’s more info at dark sky island dot org. Friday, there’s Senior + Vets Coffee + Donuts at the BIC Center from 8:30 to 10:30. Also at the BIC Center, Chair Strength Training in the Hangout at 9:00 and Basic Flow Yoga at 9:30 in the Theater. And the C-O-A has a Walkersize at 10:30, a walk from Heritage Park to the St. James Campground and back. Friday evening the BIC Center stage comes alive with theater as the C-M-U Summer Theater Program kicks off a two-night run. On stage Friday is the comedy Plotters. It’s grave business as a clandestine cabal of misfits attempt their ultimate heist. Will these agents of the night seize the coveted prize – or bury themselves? Then Saturday evening it’s the beloved musical You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown. Follow Charlie Brown and the entire Peanuts gang as they explore life’s great questions as they play baseball, struggle with homework, sing songs, swoon over their crushes and celebrate the joy of friendship. Curtain time is 7:30 both nights. Tickets are at tickets.biccenter.org with special pricing for C-M-U students and kids. [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.] Highlights for the rest of the week include… Before the play on Saturday, there’s the Artisan’s Market out by the lighthouse at Whiskey Point. That starts at 10:00. There’s also Pickleball outdoors at 10:00. Saturdays are Prime Rib Night at the Shamrock. And, in our Dark Skies, just after sunset the waxing crescent moon will lie between Mercury and Regulus, with Mars nearby and depending on when you look possibly hidden by the Moon. Details on that occultation and more info are at Dark Sky Island dot org. [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. And at 6:00, there’s the annual Port Saint James Association Potluck at the Donegal Bay Pavillion. Looking ahead to highlights for next week… Monday, Summer Yoga is at the BIC Center at 9:30 in the Theater at the BIC Center. C-O-A has Cardio Drumming at 10:00 and a Crafter’s Social at 11:00, both out at Peaine Township Hall. 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. Babes and Toddlers mix it up at the library at 10:00. Also, at 10:00, pickleball outdoors on the Peaine Township courts. At 10:30, there’s C-O-A Walkersize with a walk from Heritage Park out to the St. James Campground and back. At 2:00 the library’s summer reading parties continue. Treats, games, and crafts are included, and all ages are welcome! Wednesday, Summer Yoga at the BIC Center is on today at 9:30 with a restorative session. The library has plenty going on. 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 the BIC Center. At 3:00 C-O-A has Fun & Gamers out at Peaine Township Hall. At 7:00, there’s BINGO at the Gregg Fellowship Center. Doors open at 6:15 for fellowship. |
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NAME OF DAY: The BIC Center Name of the Day is Ethan. If that’s your name, come on in to the BIC Center today to pick out a free drink of your choice. BIRTHDAYS: Sharon Schwartzfisher and Beau Smith are celebrating today. Happy Birthday to Sharon and Beau and if we missed you on the list, Happy Birthday to you 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. Still, let’s be careful out there…especially around the school zone |
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On this day in 1997, a boy learns he is not merely a muggle, and is summoned to study at a school of sorcery, in the debut children’s novel published on this day by an unknown British writer. ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone‘ will spawn six sequels and make a household name of author J.K. Rowling.
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Our Merriam Webster Word of the Day is sumptuous (adjective) [SUMP-shuh-wus], which describes things that are very expensive, rich, luxurious, or magnificent. sumptuous is a child of the Latin word sumptus, meaning “expense,” and it typically describes things that can only be had at some significant expense. |
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Now, to wrap up for this Beaver Island Thursday… |
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Here’s a thought for the day attributed to Albus Dumbledore in Harry Potter: “It does not do well to dwell on dreams and forget to live.” |
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On a lighter note… On a scale of one to 10, how much do students love the Hogwarts Express? 9 3/4. |
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That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar Report for this Beaver Island Thursday, June 26th, 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 Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11am, then a slight chance of showers between 11am and 2pm. High near 62. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Tonight A chance of showers before 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 2am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Low around 58. Breezy, with an east wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible. Friday Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11am, then showers likely. High near 64. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Friday Night A 10 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. North wind around 10 mph. Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 69 on the shore 76 inland. North wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Saturday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Sunday A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72 by the lake 79 inland. Sunday Night A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Monday A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Monday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 74, 79 inland. Tuesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 74, 80 inland. |
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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 around 15 kt. Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9am. Waves around 2 ft. Friday SE wind 10 to 15 kt becoming NW in the afternoon. Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10am, then a chance of showers between 10am and 1pm. Waves around 1 ft. Saturday Variable winds 5 kt or less. Mostly sunny. Waves 1 ft or less. |
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Water Temperature: It’s 58 in Little Traverse Bay. The North Lake Michigan buoy southwest of Gull is reporting 50 with three foot waves.
Mid Lake Michigan photo at time shown. Provided by NWS |
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Photos from webcams at wvbi.net and mackinacbridge.org |
