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The Courier reports that Charlevoix has passed a new ordinance banning the feeding of wild animals within city limits. Residents can still use elevated feeders for birds and squirrels, but feeding deer, raccoons, or other wildlife is now prohibited. City Manager Mark Heydlauff told the Courrier that the rule aims to prevent nuisance animals, not punish good intentions. First offenses carry a $100 fine, and police say enforcement will focus on education rather than penalties.
A lady Cardinal at a feeder looks off camera at a racoon who can no longer be fed in Charlevoix. Image from publicdomainpictures.net In Lansing, Michigan’s marijuana industry is urging lawmakers to cap new business licenses and crack down on unregulated synthetic products. A package of bills in Lansing would freeze new large grower and retail licenses starting in 2026 and limit dispensaries to one per 10,000 residents. Supporters say the move will stabilize a saturated market and protect existing businesses as a new 24-percent wholesale tax takes effect. Critics warn it could stifle competition and create regional monopolies. Lawmakers plan more hearings before any vote. Federal funding that keeps air service running at rural airports like Pellston, Alpena, and Sault Ste. Marie is set to expire in early November because of the government shutdown. Transportation officials say flights will continue for now, with airlines operating on the promise of later repayment. But a prolonged shutdown could force cutbacks, threatening vital air links for Northern Michigan communities that rely on tourism and regional connections. Traverse City and Charlevoix are not dependent on essential air service funding. Speaking of T-C, police there have deployed two solar-powered camera trailers at Open Space and Hull Park, responding to complaints about homeless individuals and other ordinance issues. Officials say the cameras are meant to deter crime and improve safety, not to monitor or identify people. M-Live forecasters say a strong fall storm is set to bring the first widespread rain in months to Northern Michigan … and the Island. Forecasters say two systems—one from the west and another from the southwest—will merge over Michigan Saturday night into Sunday, dropping one to two inches of rain across the region. Heaviest totals are expected from the Straits to the eastern U-P, with lighter rain to the south. No severe storms are expected, but it’ll be a soaking end to the weekend. Total rainfall projections through Monday from a US forecast model called GFS puts the Island in a hot spot. Image from NOAA |
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Now, here’s a look at events happening on your Emerald Isle… First your meeting planner…
On the fun front today… Thursday, at 9:00, there’s Pickleball on the Peaine Township Courts. At 10:00, Tai Chi is in the Hangout at the BIC Center and there is Women’s Bible Study at the Christian Church. Thursday evenings are Burger & a Beer Night at the Shamrock, plus Thursday Night is time for Euchre at Whiskey Point Brewery. Cards hit the table at 7:00. Highlights for the rest of the week include… Friday, gets underway with Senior + Vets Coffee + Donuts is on at the BIC Center from 9:00 to 11:00. Also on Friday at 9:00, there’s Chair Strength Training in the Hangout at the BIC Center. There’s Pickleball at 9:00, too, still outside the outdoor courts at Peaine Township Park. [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 B-I-C-S Volley Ball Squad heads to Big Bay for Northern Lights League Tournament play. On the Island, there’s Pickleball outdoors at 9:00. The Artisan’s Market is on out on the Whiskey Point lighthouse lawn starting at 10:00. Fiero Coding club activities are on at the library at 1:00. Movies are back at the BIC Center. The 3:00 show is Edward Scissorhands, the Tim Burton classic. It’s rated PG-13. AT 6:0o, it’s a bit of early Halloween fright with Sinners. Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back. It’s rated R. And it’s Prime Rib Night at the Shamrock. And, a reminder, Saturday the 18th will be the last day for large items at the transfer station until spring. SO load ’em up and move ’em out now or plan to keep them for a while. [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 at the 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… 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. Wednesday, there’s bingo at the BIC Center at 1:00 in the Hangout and Wednesday evening, It’s Time for Art at 5:00 at the BIC Center. This week the session is on Junk Art Assemblage, with Cindy Ricksgers. Use all kinds of nuts, bolts, wire and other materials to turn flattened tin cans into unique humanistic refrigerator magnets, each with a personality of their own. Meantime, up in the hangout the Beaver Island Low Carb group is hosting Crocktober – a shared meal of lowcarb/keto-friendly dishes. Join their Facebook group for more info or just join the at 5:15 in the hangout on Wednesday. |
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NAME OF DAY: The BIC Center Name of the Day is Vivian. If that’s your name, come on into the BIC Center today to pick out a free drink of your choice. BIRTHDAYS: Erin Meyers is celebrating today. Happy Birthday to Erin 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. But, let’s be careful out there—especially in the school zone. |
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On this date in 1918, Spanish influenza grips the state and a bid to lift a quarantine on the Michigan Agricultural College campus (now M-S-U) is overruled by the state health board. Facemasks are passed out to students at U of M, a concert by Caruso is cancelled there and the annual rivalry game between U of M and M-A-C is cancelled. Also on this date in 1946, eighteen-year old Detroit Red Wing rookie, Gordie Howe scores a goal in his first appearance at Olympia Stadium. Howe played for 32 seasons in the National Hockey League and in the World Hockey League.
The Olympia’s marquee in 1962.It hosted hockey, basketball, equestrian contests, conventions, the Beatles, Elton John and more. The Red Wings left at the end of 1979. It was torn down in 1986. Image from historicdetroit.org. |
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Our Merriam Webster Word of the Day is biannual (adjective) [bye-AN-yuh-wul], an adjective used to describe something that happens twice a year, or something that happens every two years. So, how do you know which is meant? Sometimes by context, but sometimes you can’t. To avoid confusion, some people say semiannual for twice a year and reserve biannual for every two years. Still, usage varies. If you want to be clear, use biennial—that one always means once every two years. |
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Now, to wrap up for this Beaver Island Thursday… |
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Here’s a thought for the day from Red Wings great Gordie Howe: “You can always get someone to do your thinking for you.” |
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On a lighter note… Why do hockey rinks have curved corners? Because if they were 90 degrees, the ice would melt. |
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That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar Report for this Beaver Island Thursday, October 16th, 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 Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 59/60. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the morning. Tonight Showers. Low around 50/49. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Friday Showers, mainly before 8am. High near 65/66. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Friday Night Showers, mainly after 8pm. Low around 57/53. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Saturday Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. High near 65/68. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Saturday Night Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then showers likely between 11pm and 2am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52/48. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Sunday Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59/63. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Sunday Night A chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48/45. Breezy. Monday Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Monday Night A chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Tuesday Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Tuesday Night Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Breezy. Wednesday Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Breezy. |
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Fire Danger Level on the Island set at High. AQI this morning was 0.
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Out on the Big Drink… |
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Today Variable winds 5 kt or less. Sunny. Waves 1 ft or less. Friday S wind around 15 kt, with gusts as high as 25 kt. Showers likely, mainly before 7am. Waves 2 to 3 ft. Saturday SSW wind 10 to 15 kt. Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Waves 1 to 3 ft. |
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Water Temperature: No report from Little Traverse Bay. The North Lake Michigan buoy southwest of Gull is reporting 61 with one foot seas.
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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Coming up in today’s Community Calendar Report: A new wildlife feeding ban in Charlevoix… limits proposed for Michigan’s marijuana industry… rural air service not at risk in the shutdown—so far… new police cameras in Traverse City… and a soaking fall storm heading for Beaver Island. All of those stories plus a look at this date in history, Saturday movies, birthdays, a word of the day and a bad joke…all after a global and national news update from FSN. [timecheck] |
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Today’s featured image: Total rainfall projections through Monday from a US forecast model called GFS puts the Island in a hot spot. Image from NOAA |
