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Top leaders at the Michigan State Police are under fire after troopers overwhelmingly voted “no confidence” in their leadership. A joint survey by two police associations found over 98% of troopers and 90% of command officers lack confidence in Col. James Grady and Lt. Col. Aimee Brimacombe. Republicans in Lansing are calling for their resignations, citing low morale and misconduct allegations. Governor Whitmer is standing by Grady, calling his leadership “strong and steady.” MSP has more than 1,800 enlisted members across the state. Over in Lake County, the long-shuttered North Lake Correctional Facility in Baldwin is preparing to reopen—this time as one of the nation’s largest ICE detention centers. Operator GEO Group plans to hire up to 500 people, a big deal in Michigan’s poorest county. But locals are skeptical. The prison has opened and closed several times over the years, depending on federal contracts. While some welcome the jobs, others worry it’s another short-term fix—and question the long-term cost to their community. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service tightened rules on a pipeline permit through Hartwick Pines State Park to protect nesting Kirtland’s warblers. The rare songbird, once endangered, breeds only in select jack pine forests. New language requires the pipeline company to get approval for work near habitat areas—including pesticide use and truck access. Kirtland’s Warbler contemplates additional protection for its up north habitat. Photo from interlochenpublicradio.org |
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Now, here’s a look at events happening on your Emerald Isle… First your meeting planner… St. James Board meets Wednesday evening at 5:30. There’s a Broadband Forum on Thursday evening at the BIC Center at 5:30. A-A meets Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 6:00. We had the Peaine Township Board as meeting this evening on the planner yesterday, but they now meet the third Tuesday of each month, so their meeting is next week. That’s it on the meeting front. Locations and more details are in the calendar entries online. On the fun front today… Wednesday, the library has plenty going on. There’s Kids Storytime, Drafts 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. And C-O-A has fun and Gamers out at Peaine Township Hall at 3:00. In our Dark Skies tonight: a full moon. It’s the Planting, Strawberry or Thunder Moon, and it will pass through the Teapot Asterism, overpowering its stars. Find details at dark sky island dot org. Thursday, the Tara’s Meadow Women’s Retreat gets underway down at Lake G. 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 evening it’s Burger & a Beer at the Shamrock at 5 PM. And down at the C-M-U Bio Station, the N-M-U Archaeology Field School is hosting an open house from 7:30 to 8:30. Come see what they’ve uncovered during this year’s digs. Highlights for the rest of the week include: Friday, there’s Senior + Vets Coffee + Donuts at the BIC Center from 9:00 to 11:00. Also at the BIC Center, Chair Strength Training in the Hangout at 10:00. And the C-O-A has a Walkersize walk from Heritage Park to the St. James Campground and back. Friday evening at 6:00, the annual Beaver Island Bike Festival gets under way with registration and a kick-off party at the Emerald Isle Hotel. [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, kicks off with the Artisan’s Market out by the lighthouse at Whiskey Point. There’s Pickleball outdoors at 10:00. There’s a Print Shop Open House at 11:00 with some new exhibitions on tap. Fiero Code Club is on at the library at 2 PM. Saturday afternoon, the Chamber is sponsoring a touring party at the Boat Shop, Wild Strawberry Café, Whiskey Point Brewing Company and Gregg Graphics from 4 to 6. Drop by for refreshments and appetizers. Then at 6, it’s a Dads Rock Open Mic night at the BIC Center led by Paul Lamb and Herb Ledbetter. And 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, 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… Monday, Wildlife Club meets with the DNR at 7:30 in the morning at Peaine Township Hall. Summer Yoga gets underway at the BIC Center with the first session of the season at 9:30 in the Theater at the BIC Center. Northern Lake Michigan Islands collaborative kicks off their summer meetings at the BIC Center at 9:00. C-O-A has Cardio Drumming at 10:00 and a Crafter’s Workshop at 11:00, both out at Peaine Township Hall. The Tenth annual Beaver Island Sustainability Fair gets underway at 7:00 Monday evening with dual presentations out at the C-M-U Biological Station. You’ll learn about Tribal Fisheries and the Island’s Dark Skies. And, don’t forget: Monday evening is all you can eat pizza night at the Beachcomber. And in our Dark Skies, assuming it is clear, tonight will be a great night for summer constellation view. Look for Arcturus high in the east, noticeable for its brightness and yellow-orange color. Next, look for Vega rather low in the northeast. It’s a bright blue-white star. Then look for the Northern Crown between these 2 bright stars. It’s a bit closer to Arcturus. Plus, look for Mars, which will pass almost next to Regulus tonight in the West starting around 11:00 p.m. While they are roughly the same brightness, notice the color difference. Regulus shines with a bluish light and Mars is a steady reddish light. There’s more at Dark Sky Island dot org. 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! Our summer constellation hunt continues tonight. Look for Boötes the Herdsman which is shaped like a kite or an ice cream cone. Arcturus, at the base is the brightest star in the constellation. There’s more at Dark Sky Island dot org |
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NAME OF DAY: The BIC Center Name of the Day is Hailey. If that’s your name, come on into the BIC Center today to pick out a free drink of your choice. BIRTHDAYS: Keith Albin, Forest Avery and Will Markey are celebrating today Happy Birthday to Will, Forest and Keith 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. Still, let’s be careful out there…especially around the school zone |
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On this day in 1796, The British finally decided to surrender Detroit to the United States. Despite the Treaty of Paris, which ended the American War for Independence, the British chose to retain the Territory of Michigan until June 11, 1796, when General Anthony Wayne and an American Army marched into Detroit.
Statute of General Wayne in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Image from visitindiana.com |
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Our Merriam Webster Word of the Day is debilitating (adjective) [dih-BILL-uh-tay-ting], a formal word used to describe things that seriously impair strength or the ability to function. An adjective that takes the form of a verb, debilitating dates to the mid-17th century, making it the youngest of a trio: its source, the verb debilitate (“to impair the strength of”), dates to the early 16th century, and the noun debility (“weakness, infirmity”) has been in use since the 15th century. All come from the Latin word for “weak,” debilis [day-BEE-liss]. |
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Now, to wrap up for this Beaver Island Wednesday… |
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Here’s a thought for the day from General Anthony Wayne, who took the Michigan Territory from the British: “Issue the orders, sir, and I will storm hell!” |
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On a lighter note… What religion do they practice in Hell? Crispianity. |
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That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar Report for this Beaver Island Wednesday, June 11th, 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 A 20 percent chance of showers before 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Tonight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Thursday Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. North wind around 5 mph. Thursday Night A 30 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. North wind around 5 mph. Friday Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. High near 64. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Friday Night Showers, mainly before 2am. Low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Saturday A 30 percent chance of showers before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Saturday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Sunday Sunny, with a high near 73. Sunday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Monday Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Monday Night A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Tuesday A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. |
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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 SW wind 10 to 15 kt becoming WNW in the afternoon. A slight chance of showers before 8am. Waves 1 to 2 ft. Thursday Variable winds 5 kt or less. Mostly sunny. Waves 1 ft or less. Friday E wind 10 to 15 kt. Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Waves 1 to 2 ft. |
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Water Temperature: It’s 48 in Little Traverse Bay. The North Lake Michigan buoy southwest of Gull is reporting 46 with one 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 |
