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Proprietors Steve Campbell (on ladder) and Janis Campbell (at base of ladder) at the unveiling of the 14th name for Frankfort's oldest extant Main Street hotel, now called the Maxwell, 3:41 p.m., Sunday, November 1, 2026. Photo by Emily Kay Votruba.

Upcoming

Tuesday November 3, 7 a.m.–8 p.m. Community Building. Election Day.

Wednesday November 4, 6 p.m. Community Building. Planning Commission public hearing on draft Amended Zoning Ordinance. 12 a.m. The sky. Possible Taurid fireballs.

Thursday November 5, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Elberta Heritage Center. Winter Market debuts, with several of your favorite Elberta Farmers Market vendors.

Wednesday November 11, 3 p.m. Elberta Heritage Center. Coffee & Conversation with David Schaffer, Materials Management Coordinator for Benzie County

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