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...
by WVBI | May 6, 2021 | Island Currents, News
The Wildlife Club and the BIA want you to be aware that there is a highly communicable disease spreading among rabbits. It’s no risk to humans, but it could do real damage to the rabbit population on the island were it to spread here. So, be aware and check with...
by WVBI | May 5, 2021 | Island Currents, News
Starting Thursday, state orders will no longer require that you wear a mask outdoors at gatherings of fewer than 100 people nor are they required indoors at residential meetings where everyone is vaccinated. Also relaxed are testing requirements for sports teams—tests...
by Pam Grassmick | Mar 23, 2021 | Island Currents, News
As we’ve previously reported, the hemlock woolly adelgid has been making its way north along the Lake Michigan shore. But, according to the just complete CAKE CISMA survey, it has (thankfully) not made its way to the island. Still, it is important to keep an eye...
by WVBI | Mar 2, 2021 | Island Currents, News
Governor Whitmer announced a raft of changes to Michigan’s restrictions on indoor gatherings in a news conference this afternoon. While they are very incremental in nature, they will no doubt com as relief to both businesses and individuals. Restaurants, bars, nursing...
by WVBI | Mar 2, 2021 | Island Currents, News
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is objecting to the proposed transfer of the nuclear waste storage facility at the site of the old Big Rock nuclear plant north of Charlevoix. She says the proposed buyer doesn’t have adequate financial resources and has...
