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!
August 6 Primary: Vote Early or On Time
A mini voter guide to this local election
Trail Users Must Stop for Cars!
It looks like a Frankfort-style crosswalk, but it isn't.
WUWU Is Live
Turn your radio to 100.1
Bye-Bye, Choo Choo
The Penfold Park train climber has been derailed.
The Seemingly Endless Saga of the MiniPond/Penfold Kayak Launch Ramp
Has come to an end. The Kayak Launch is open!
End of May and Beginning of June: School’s Out
'Twas a special meeting.
Conservancy Set to Acquire ELHC Land
Just $7.5 million and board approval to go.
Animal Control
Two dog attack incidents signal a need for greater vigilance on the part of all dog owners.
You Could Stop Traffic
Or at least manage parking
Knotweed Treatment Begins in Elberta
The Northwest Michigan Invasive Species Network (ISN) began treating invasive Japanese knotweed on June 27.
How to Enjoy July 4 at Elberta Beach and the Waterfront Park
A handy guide to letting loose in our public areas
WUWU on Your Dial
New residents and volunteers are creating a local Elberta radio station.