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‘What Constitutes a Hole?’
A public hearing that most attendees expected to be a cakewalk turned into 90-minute Cordon Bleu pastry class by the Village attorney. Many of her changes will be made and the public hearing will continue November 4. Look for an updated draft of the zoning ordinance in a week or so.
Know Your Ballot: Find Out More About the County and School Millages
Come to the Heritage Center tomorrow to eat treats and meet with Benzie Board of Commissioners chairman Art Jeannot and Benzie Central Schools Superintendent Amiee Erfourth and talk about some funding proposals up for your yea or nay November 3.
Daniel Carter
The November 3 election looms, and some of you have already received your mail-in ballots! Three candidates are running unopposed for open seats on Elberta's 5-member Village Council. Earlier this month, the Alert sent them all the same 8 questions. Here are their unedited responses (part 3 of 3).
Jennifer Wilkins
The November 3 election looms, and some of you have already received your mail-in ballots! Three candidates are running unopposed for open seats on Elberta's 5-member Village Council. Earlier this month, the Alert sent them all the same 8 questions. Here are their unedited responses (part 2 of 3).
Arlene Sweeting
The November 3 election looms, and some of you have already received your mail-in ballots! Three candidates are running unopposed for open seats on Elberta's 5-member Village Council. Earlier this month, the Alert sent them all the same 8 questions. Here are their unedited responses (part 1 of 3).
Village Election Guide
Check back on this page for hot election takes and updates as they occur.
In Memoriam: Lois Marie (Soper) Schram
Sue Oseland shares a tribute to our longtime neighbor on Lincoln.
Diana Trivia: Elberta at a Crossroads Again With a New Developer
On Day 1 of the community design charrette for the Elberta Commons project on the Betsie Bay waterfront, Brooke Ruble, the director of management and marketing for Artemis Companies, took time to answer some Alert questions.
Sound System
A report on the rescheduled August regular council meeting of Wednesday, September 2, 2026. The zoning ordinance public hearing set for 9/21 (tomorrow) is now on 10/7! Scroll down for more info, plus the Elberta Commons Charrette schedule. (True September meeting report to follow soonish.)
Dune It Elberta Style
Two years ago, Kelly Gregory, a sailor and architect, and her partner, Patrick Haesloop, a landscape architect, made a wild choice for the front yard on Lincoln Avenue. Here’s how it turned out.
‘We Push the Good’
On September 8, the Board of Commissioners heard about several rescues, reviewed a generation-bridging millage fact sheet, and narrowed their search for a search firm down to two.
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.