by Kevin Boyle | Jan 13, 2022 | Island Currents, News
Concerns about Lake Michigan seem to have subsided of late—along with the water level. But, it turns out the lake that is trumpeted as salt free is, in fact, getting saltier. Lily Bohlke produced a story about it for Michigan News connection: The Great Lakes hold...
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 Kevin Boyle | Jan 12, 2022 | Island Currents, News
GLIA member Neebish Island up in the St. Mary’s River is having trouble with their ferry service. The ferry captain has canceled the last three trips according to a report from 9&10 News. The captain said he couldn’t get deck hands for the trip because...
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 Bob Sramek | Dec 29, 2021 | Featured Post, Island Currents, News
Our latest edition of Island Currents is in the email to our members. It includes articles with the latest news from BICS, a real estate report, a trails update, a look at our work with the townships on invasives, news from GLIA, a pickleball and bocce ball court...
