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!
Update: Water Project Bonus Track!
Early starts continue this week; work expected to finish by July 4
Forecast: Hot and Loud
Because of heat concerns, Elmer's will start work at 6 a.m.
Water Back On
On Bigley and Lincoln
Water Temporarily Off
On Bigley and Lincoln
Water Project Bonus Track!
Work begins on Lincoln Avenue tomorrow, Wednesday, June 5
3rd Annual Jammin’ Mondays Lineup
The Jammin' begins June 17, 2024
Ring Found
On the corner of Lincoln and Grant
May: Pole Position
A report on the May 16, 2024, council meeting and turtles
Swapoween in Progress
Liveish from Elberta Spring Cleanup
New Business!
Curlie Girl Goods: A clothing and decor resale and consignment shop in the former Shear Class Salon space
Brush Pile Rules
Membership has its privileges — and responsibilities
A Sprinkling of Updates
Election results, past-due water bills, Master Plan hearing, Swapoween, Platte River Park