Terminus Park Survey
What’s going on with Elberta’s newest and biggest parkland area?
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Council Releases Audit, Resolves to Be the Decider on the Master Plan, and Hires a Firm to Ease Functions Within BS&A — Plus a Sprinkling of Ferry Dust
August Council Meeting Rescheduled and Special Meeting on Audit
Big Brother and the Internet Company
On August 25, the Board of Commissioners heard about health and human services and broadband, adopted a video surveillance policy, and received their marching orders to rouse support for the millages.
The Benzie Grass Is Blue
Dolly Parton didn’t have children of her own in the conventional sense, but through her Imagination Library, she’s given Benzie kids a world of many colors.
Calling All Kickballers: Agenda for August 20, 2026
The council meeting agenda for this Thursday shows two resignations. Plus, read the draft Parks & Rec minutes!
The Mills of November: BOC Tries Again to Fund County
On August 11, the Board of Commissioners approved the Tax Advisory Committee’s November millage proposal suggestion, got a visit from MI state senate candidate Kim Cole, heard why Central Dispatch’s revenue is cutting out while the Road Commission’s is ramping up, and got a lot of public comment.
Turtlefest Signs: The Race Is Not Over!
Don’t throw those political signs in the dumpster. We are collecting them for Turtlefest 4!
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Hearing but Not Listening?
After the Headlee reset failed by 9 votes at Tuesday’s primary, the Tax Limitation Advisory Committee met Wednesday, August 5, to discuss the next attempt to fund the county. The ballot language for the November election is due tomorrow, August 11.
Deeply Local Election Results
Here are the August 4, 2026, Primary Election totals for Elberta and Gilmore Township, not broken down by precinct!
Minuteses
Our clerk has posted the draft minutes from the ZBA hearing and the January council meeting.
Trivia Snowed Out
Trivia Snowed Out
Stormcloud's Rick Schmitt called it at 3:12 p.m.
Frosted Donuts
Dropping a line to give you a sprinkling of updates
Happy Birthday, Elberta!
This year, it got a cake.
Bright Lights, Small Village
As 2024 dims, all signs point to a sparkly 2025.
Big News
People and nature, living together—total harmony.
Pancakes!
Mayfair Burger Bar hosts the annual fire department fundraiser.
* Tree Lighting Ceremony *
The possibly first, but the definitely annual
Open Season: Parks & Rec Power-Up
The 5-Year Plan is ready to view, and it's party time.
The Walking Stones of Elberta
Winterizing, merch, the magic of leaves, and a birthday party
Upcycle Those Campaign Signs
Get ready for Turtlefest 2025.