by Frank D'Andria | Jan 12, 2022 | Island Currents, News
A new requirement has been mandated for citizens appointed to the Boards of Review in Peaine and St. James Townships. Beginning in 2022, Board of Review members (and alternates) across Michigan are now required to complete Board of Review training...
by Frank D'Andria | Jan 12, 2022 | Island Currents, News
A number of issues were addressed at the last meeting of the Joint Townships Waste Management Committee: Single Stream: Committee member Doug Tilly indicated single stream processing of waste continues to be delayed because of the temporary unavailability of a...
by Frank D'Andria | Jan 7, 2022 | Island Currents, News
After nearly four decades of service to Beaver Island residents, Dr. Edward E. Newcomb retired as the Health Center’s Medical Director on December 31, 2021. Newcomb joined the Center’s medical team in 1985. During his tenure with the Center Dr. Newcomb...
by Frank D'Andria | Oct 31, 2021 | News
Two sets of entry doors at the island’s Rural Health Center are being retrofitted to be ADA compliant, that is they will soon be able to open automatically and manually —just like the ADA door at the island’s Post Office. The...
by Frank D'Andria | Aug 10, 2021 | Island Currents, News
This year’s Annual Bocce Tournament or “Roll” turned out to be a nail-biter, as nearly two dozen teams vied for a variety of prizes and bragging rights. The final three teams were Tom Reynolds and Linda Wearn, Joan Callan...