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Sue Oseland shares a tribute to our longtime neighbor on Lincoln.
The November 3 election looms, and some of you have already received your mail-in ballots! Three candidates are running unopposed for open seats on Elberta's 5-member Village Council. Earlier this month, the Alert sent them all the same 8 questions. Here are their unedited responses (part 3 of 3).
The November 3 election looms, and some of you have already received your mail-in ballots! Three candidates are running unopposed for open seats on Elberta's 5-member Village Council. Earlier this month, the Alert sent them all the same 8 questions. Here are their unedited responses (part 2 of 3).
The November 3 election looms, and some of you have already received your mail-in ballots! Three candidates are running unopposed for open seats on Elberta's 5-member Village Council. Earlier this month, the Alert sent them all the same 8 questions. Here are their unedited responses (part 1 of 3).
A report on the rescheduled August regular council meeting of Wednesday, September 2, 2026. The zoning ordinance public hearing set for 9/21 (tomorrow) is now on 10/7! Scroll down for more info, plus the Elberta Commons Charrette schedule. (True September meeting report to follow soonish.)
Monday September 14, 1 p.m.–4 p.m. Benzie Shores District Library. Writing the Constitution.
Thursday September 17, 9 a.m. (note time!) The world's best Farmers Market. 5:30 p.m. Grow Benzie. Harvest in the Hoop House. $10. 7 p.m. Community Building. Regular Village Council Meeting.
Saturday September 19, 8 a.m.–10 a.m. BVT River Rd. boat launch at Adams Rd. Benzie Audubon Fall Bird Walk with president Doug Cook.
Sunday September 20 Frankfort and various road locations. Ironman. The northbound lane of Old M-168 (Frankfort/Furnace Ave) will be closed from 10:30 to 5:30 on Sunday. See other road closures.
Monday September 21, 6:30 p.m. Community Building. Special Meeting of the Planning Commission: Public Hearing on the Zoning Ordinance and Updated Zoning Map

Tuesday September 22, 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Life Saving Station. Elberta Commons development community design charrette Day 1: Open Studio. Charrette Day 1
Wednesday September 23, 1:30–2:30 p.m. Life Saving Station. Elberta Commons development community design charrette Day 2: Betsie Valley Trail. 3 p.m.–4 p.m. Streets and Green Spaces. 4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. Building Arrangement. 6 p.m.–7 p.m. All Topics.
Thursday September 24, 6 p.m.–8 p.m. Life Saving Station. Elberta Commons development community design charrette Day 3: Presentation and Open House.

Saturday September 26, 7 p.m. Benzie Area History Museum. Night at the Museum Fundraising Event
Saturday October 24–Sunday November 1, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Benzonia Township Hall. Early voting.
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