Elberta Mercantile: The Last Haul
After a near decade of purveying not just merch but magic, Mark and Carol Carlin will close their shop — and conjure up yet another new beginning in Elberta.
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After Many Setbacks, Elberta Enters the 21st Century With a Renovated Zoning Ordinance
A held-over public hearing November 4 yielded no further public input of substance, and the Planning Commission adopted the amended zoning ordinance. It now goes on to the Village Council!
Deeply Local Election Results: 2026 Midterms
Here are the November 3, 2026, preliminary totals for Elberta and Gilmore Township, not broken down by precinct!
Residents Ask: Was the Charrette a Charade?
A report on the October 15, 2026, regular council meeting.
Village Election Guide
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