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The melting snow and rain continue to present problems for East Side Drive near the south end. Peaine Township Supervisor Maria Dal Pra took a survey drive and found the road passable as of yesterday, but is some places only the drown of the road is visible, and there are places near Nomad’s corner where washout conditions are evident.
Washout on East Side Drive. Photo by Maria Dal Pra posted on Facebook
On the mainland, residents near the Cheboygan Dam are being told to prepare for possible evacuation as water levels continue to rise. The Cheboygan County Sheriff’s Office says the situation has reached a “be ready” stage, urging people to pack go-bags, secure valuables, and avoid low-lying areas along the river. A cautionary zone has been identified downstream, where flooding is possible. Officials say conditions remain unpredictable, and if an evacuation is ordered, alerts will be sent directly to phones.
A recent view of the Cheboygan Lock and Dam on the Cheboygan River. Photo from Michigan DNR
This map from the Cheboygan County Sheriff’s office shows the current projected areas of potential flooding. Graphic from Cheboygan County Sheriff Facebook post
Meantime, in Antrim County, crews are monitoring seepage at the Bellaire Dam, with emergency repairs planned and evacuation plans urged for nearby residents. Officials say partially frozen ground is making flooding worse, with water unable to soak in and runoff increasing. In Traverse City, a retaining wall has failed near Union Street, allowing water to breach part of a cofferdam, raising further concerns as conditions continue to develop. A section of the Tunnel of Trees has collapsed after a culvert failure as airports, rivers, and dams across the region are seeing high water. |
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Now here’s a look at events happening on your Emerald Isle…
First your meeting planner…
Transportation Authority meets Tuesday at noon. Library Board meets Thursday at 4:30 as does the J-TAC. A-A meets this evening, Thursday and Saturday at 6:00. Locations and more details are in the calendar entries online.
On the fun front today…
Tuesday 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. At 5:00 this evening it’s the ultimate puzzle showdown at the BIC Center. Form a team that is the fastest to finish a 500 piece puzzle to take home a basket full of fabulous prizes. Sign your team up at tickets dot bic center dot org.
Puzzle your way to prizes at the BIC Center tonight. Image from WVBI Community Calendar
Highlights for the rest of the week include…
Wednesday, there’s BINGO at 1:00 at the BIC Center. And at 5:00 it’s Time for Art, at the BIC Center. This week the second of three sessions on creating plaster molds led by Cindy Ricksgers.
Thursday 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. At 10:30 up in the Hangout there’s Senior Tai Chi. Thursday evening, there’s Pickleball 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, 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. No movies at the BIC Center this Saturday, but it will be open for fun in the Hangout, snacks and meals. 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…
Monday evening is All You Can Eat Pizza and Salad night at the Shamrock. |
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Today’s BIC Center Name of the Day is Daniel. 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: Justin Martin and Jadyn Johnson. Happy Birthday to Jadyn and Justin 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 still rough, even after some initial grading on Monday. 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 1912, the RMS Titanic strikes an iceberg in the North Atlantic. The massive ship, considered unsinkable, begins to take on water and sinks in the early hours of the next morning. More than 1,500 people lose their lives, marking one of the deadliest peacetime maritime disasters in history. The iceberg suspected of having sunk the RMS Titanic, photographed by the chief steward of the liner Prinz Adalbert on the morning of April 15, 1912, just a few miles south of where Titanic sank. The steward had not yet heard about Titanic’s sinking, and he noticed the smear of what appeared to be red paint along the base of the iceberg, suggesting it had collided with a ship sometime in the previous 12 hours. Photo from Wikimedia |
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Our Merriam-Webster Word of the Day is enjoin (verb) [in-JOIN]. It means to direct or order someone to do something—or to prohibit an action. For example, you might be enjoined to keep a secret, or enjoined from doing something. In legal use, it refers to a court order, called an injunction, that requires or forbids an action. |
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Now, to wrap up for this Beaver Island Tuesday… |
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Here’s a thought for the day: “Inspiration does exist, but it must find you working.” |
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On a lighter note: What did the clock do when it was hungry? It went back four seconds. |
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That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar Report for this Beaver Island Tuesday, April 14th, 2026. Until then, 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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Today Rain likely, mainly before 8am. Widespread fog, mainly before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 44, 50 inland. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Tonight Isolated showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Wednesday A chance of showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44, 46 inland. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Wednesday Night A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Thursday A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45, 48 inland. North wind around 10 mph. Thursday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Friday Partly sunny, with a high near 48, 52 inland. Friday Night Showers likely after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Saturday Showers likely, mainly before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Breezy. Saturday Night A chance of rain showers before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Breezy. Sunday A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Windy. Sunday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Blustery. Monday Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Breezy. |
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Out on the Big Drink … |
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Today E wind 5 to 10 kt becoming NE in the morning. A chance of showers, mainly before 7am. Patchy dense fog before 1pm. Waves 1 ft or less. Wednesday Variable winds 5 kt or less. A chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Waves 1 ft or less. Thursday N wind around 10 kt becoming W in the afternoon. A chance of showers. Waves 1 ft or less. |
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Air Quality Index at 6:30 this morning was 2. |
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Photos from webcams at wvbi.net and mackinacbridge.org |
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Coming up in our Community Calendar Report…
High water is creating problems across the region—from washouts on Beaver Island’s East Side Drive to potential evacuation warnings near the Cheboygan and Bellaire Dams, a culvert collapse on the Tunnel of Trees and problems in TC… …all of those stories plus 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: A recent view of the Cheboygan Lock and Dam on the Cheboygan River. Photo from Michigan DNR |
