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Heavy maintenance work continues at B-I-C-S as crews replace siding and some framing that has not stood the test of water and time. Additional work this summer will include the replacement of flooring. Over at the Municipal Airport, paving crews have the ramp finished and are about ready to start repaving the main runway. The summer will stay busy with work as paving continues on East Side Drive and, later on, lateral drilling machines and equipment arrive to bore paths for fiber to land on the Island on the north end and east side.
It’s a busy summer of construction on the Island with repair work at school, ramp and runway paving at the Municipal Airport and paving on East Side Drive. Photos by Kevin Boyle
The Michigan Bureau of Elections has suspended Antrim County Clerk Victoria Bishop’s access to the state’s voter registration database, saying she exceeded her authority by altering voter records and sending notices that should have been handled by local clerks. State Elections Director Jonathan Brater says Bishop must complete training, comply with election law, and answer questions about the changes before access is restored. Bishop, who was elected on promises to clean up voter rolls, has previously defended her actions. State officials say voter services should continue uninterrupted ahead of the August primary.
Two Michigan State University trustees have been formally censured after refusing to sign a new board ethics policy. Trustees Mike Balow and Rema Vassar say the policy could limit dissent and free speech by elected board members. Supporters of the policy say it simply prevents a minority of trustees from delaying decisions once the board has voted. The censure carries penalties including the loss of some trustee privileges.
On the Island, the Joint Telecommunications Advisory Committee is planning an information session on Broadband for the 23rd at 5:00. That’s next Tuesday evening. They’ll have an update on a proposal for a community owned, Island-wide fiber project. Also, the Elks have announced their next Burger Night. It’ll be this Friday from 5 to 6:30 at the G-F-C with drive through service. |
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Now here’s a look at other upcoming events on your Emerald Isle…
First your meeting planner…
A-A meets Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 6:00. Peaine Township Board meets this evening at 5:30. Library Board and J-TAC meet Thursday at 4:30. Locations and more details are in the calendar entries online.
On the fun front…
Tuesday at 9:30, there’s Chair Strength Training up in the Hangout at the BIC Center. At 10:00, Babes & Toddlers mix it up at the library and there is Pickleball outside on the township courts. Tuesday evening at 6:00 it’s trivia time at the BIC Center. Let’s Get Quizzical at 6:00 p.m. Sign your team up at tickets dot bic center dot org. In our Dark Skies this evening, shortly after sunset, check out the pretty waxing crescent moon. It’ll hang low in the western sky after sunset. And it’ll be near the brilliant planet Venus and the bright planet Jupiter, and close to the elusive planet Mercury just past its greatest elongation from the Sun. Look for them about 35 minutes after sunset.
Catch the crescent Moon, Venus, Jupiter and Mercury all in a row just after sunset Tuesday. Graphic from EarthSky.org via darkskyisland.org
Wednesday, the Open Hands Café: Breakfast Club runs 8:00 until 10:00 a.m. at the G-F-C. At 1:00, there’s Seniors BINGO at the BIC Center. At 3:00, the Book Club meets at the library to discuss Theo of Golden by Allen Levi.
Highlights for the rest of the week include…
Thursday, the COA has a double feature at Peaine Twp Hall — Cardio Drumming at 10:00 and Art Therapy at 11:00. Meanwhile, there’s Women’s Bible Study at 10:00 a.m. at the BI Christian Church and at 10:30, there’s Senior Tai Chi at the BIC Center. Thursday afternoon the Sustainability Fair gets underway with a session on Turning Poop into Gold with a Sludgehammer septic system. It’ll be part of Tara Meadow’s new Sustainability Camp. The session is at Tara’s Meadow on West Side Drive south of Greene’s Lake. At 7:00 at the library local author Jake Bontrager will talk about his new book. He’ll sign copies that will be available for sale. And, Thursday evening is Burger and a Beer Night at the Shamrock.
[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, there’s Senior and Vets Coffee and Donuts from 9:00 to 11:00 in the Welcome Center at the BIC Center, plus Chair Strength Training up in the Hangout at 9:30. Sustainability Fair events include a Welcome Reception at the BIC Center at noon for the Irish & Odawa Storytellers and artists that will perform later at the BIC Center. That’ll be followed at 1:00 by a On Being Native: Indigeneity & Environmental Activism. At 7:00, the BIC Center stage comes alive with an Irish & Odawa Jam Session: Storytelling, Drum and Dance Music. And Friday will be the first Elks Burger Night of the summer. Half pounders with all the trimmings and optional sides. They’ll be serving drive up at the GFC from 5:00 to 6:30. You can order ahead on Thursday from 1 to 5 to avoid a wait at 313-680-5023.
The first Elks Burger Night of the summer (or of you want to be technical, last of the Spring) is Friday from 5:00 to 6:30. Image from Beaver Island Elks on Facebook
[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 Artisan’s Market is on at the Point starting at 10:00. It’s 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 Episcopal Mission at 9:00 and at the Christian Church at 10:00. Mass is at Holy Cross at 12:15. And Sunday is the Summer Solstice.
Looking ahead to highlights for next week…
Monday, Open Hands has breakfast at the GFC from 8:00 to 11:00. COA has Cardio Drumming at 10:00 and Art Therapy at 11:00 at Peaine Township Hall. At the library, the Senior Digital Social Café with Greg Doig is at 11:00. Monday Funday at the BIC Center is an Open Mic Night hosted by Herb Ledbetter. And, don’t forget, Monday evenings are All You Can Eat Pizza and Salad night at the Beachcomber. |
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Today’s BIC Center Name of the Day is Gus. If that’s your name, come on down to the BIC Center today to pick out a free drink of your choice. |
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On our Birthday List: Kathy Maudrie and Terry Meaney are celebrating today. Happy Birthday to Terry and Kathy, 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 save for occasional paving delays on East Side Drive and hauling delays by the municipal airport. There are no bridge delays. But, hey, let’s be careful out there as traffic increases with seasonal residents returning every day and the kids and all out enjoying the warmer weather. |
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Our countdown to 250 continues today with a look at what happened On This Day in 1775: American colonial forces face British troops in the Battle of Bunker Hill during the Siege of Boston. Although the British capture the battlefield after three assaults, they suffer heavy losses. The battle proves the colonial militia can stand up to the world’s most powerful army and becomes an early symbol of American determination in the Revolutionary War. Also on this date in 1812, President James Madison signs a declaration of war against Great Britain, initiating the War of 1812.
The Death of General Warren at the Battle of Bunker’s Hill. Painting by John Trumbull (1786) from Wikimedia Commons |
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Our Merriam Webster Word of the Day is gamut (noun) [GAM-ut]. A gamut is a complete range or series of related things. If something “runs the gamut,” it covers every part of a range. The word comes from medieval music theory, where gamma-ut referred to the lowest note in a musical scale. Over time, gamut came to mean the full range of notes—and eventually, any full range of things. |
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Now, to wrap up for this Beaver Island Tuesday… |
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Here’s a thought for the day from President James Madison: “The purpose of the Constitution is to restrict the majority’s ability to harm a minority.” |
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On a lighter note… When it’s full groan. |
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That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar Report for this Beaver Island Tuesday, June 16th, 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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Today A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62/66. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Tonight A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 5am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 55. South wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Wednesday A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 64/77. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Wednesday Night Rain likely, mainly between 8pm and 2am, then showers likely after 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 56. Breezy, with a northeast wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Thursday Showers likely, mainly before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 67/71. Breezy, with a northwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Thursday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Juneteenth Mostly sunny, with a high near 65/68. Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Saturday Sunny, with a high near 65/68. Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Sunday A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70/75. Sunday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Monday Mostly sunny, with a high near 68/75. |
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Air Quality Index at 6:30 was 6. |
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Fire Danger: High |
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Out on the Big Drink…
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Today S wind 5 to 10 kt. A slight chance of showers before 10am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Waves 1 to 2 ft. Wednesday NW wind 5 to 10 kt becoming SSW in the afternoon. A chance of showers after 4pm. Waves 1 ft or less. Thursday NNW wind 15 to 20 kt becoming W in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 kt. A chance of showers before 1pm. Waves 2 to 3 ft. |
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Water Temps: 51 at the mid-lake buoy southwest of Gull Island. 56 at the straits. |
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Photos from webcams at wvbi.net and mackinacbridge.org |
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Coming up in our Community Calendar Report…
It’s a summer of construction on Beaver Island, with major work underway at the school, airport, and on East Side Drive—and more fiber infrastructure work on the way. We’ll also have details on a broadband information meeting next week, plus the latest from Lansing as the state suspends an Antrim County clerk’s access to Michigan’s voter database and Michigan State trustees clash over a new ethics policy.
…all of that plus a run-down of local events, birthdays and more after this global and national news from F-S-N. [Time check.] |
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Today’s featured image: It’s a busy summer of construction on the Island. At the Municipal Airport the ramp is done and the runway is next. Photo by Kevin Boyle |
