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!
ZBA Votes No on Fence Variance Request
A Christmas Party and Lower Tuition
Two great tastes. Get out your calendar.
Update: Public Hearing on Fence Variance
December 21 at 6 pm, before the Regular Council Meeting
Public Hearing on Fence Variance
December 21 at 6 pm, before the Regular Council Meeting
Leave the Leaves
Embrace the lazy and the plan(e)t(s) will thank you.
Deep in the Heart of Taxes
Love 'em or hate 'em, someone's got to review 'em.
Mayfair Burger Bar Opens Tomorrow!
Will be open for lunch and dinner daily except Wednesdays
Deeply Local Election Results
Road Commission millage renewal and restoration passed by a wide margin among Elberta and Gilmore voters
Don’t Forget to Vote Tuesday
November 7 at the Community Building, 401 First Street
October: Under the Rainbow
A report on the October 19 regular council meeting
Update: Lincoln Water Shutoff Today and North Washington Boil Order Lifted
Today, 10/23
Correction/Update: Washington Boil Order
Washington is now back on, Pearson is not