The Long Emergency
A report on the January 15, 2026, regular council meeting
Stories by
Emily Kay Votruba
Fog Signal
New postmaster Suzi Mills started today, mystery photos, and more
Fog Signal
Radio towers are *not* allowed in the Downtown Commercial District; official minutes
The Lights Are On …
A report on the regular council meeting of December 18, 2025
Sunset: Jim Gilbert
Visitation for an Elberta OG tomorrow — Saturday, November 22 — at Jowett Funeral Home in Benzonia
November Council Meeting Preview
Agenda, water notices, fire & safety reports, Lake Effect, and snow snake
West End Update: Meet the Developer at the Life Saving Station
Please attend this meeting and presentation next Thursday, November 20, at 6 pm, at the Life Saving Station if you can.
Practical Magic
How two veteran community-makers conjured up free mid-week movies to enrich and enliven our area year-round; and some other bargain hunting
Deeply Local Election Results
Road Commission millage passes *in Elberta-Gilmore* by a small margin.
It’s Election Day
Road Commission millage in Elberta-Gilmore, City Council in Frankfort, ranked choice petition
Garden Theater Movie Club on the Radio
A collaboration between the Alert and WUWU airs today.
Time and Treasure
Rummage sale, sleep in, Election Day