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!
Boil Water Order
For Narrow Street/Betsie Bay Marina on up to Furnace Street Distillery
We Need Election Workers
For Elberta and Gilmore's November 7 election and beyond
Why Is My Water Bill So High?
And why is my neighbor's bill so much lower?
Water Shutoff Thursday 9/14
The map shows the affected area.
Tree Workbee Sunday
It's a low-key volunteer opportunity.
Water Project Update: September 1
Check back on this post and on the Village website for developments.
Jammin’ Mondays 2023: Final Jam
Nikki T and the Snake Charmers wrap up the second season Sept. 4, from *4 to 6*
Gilmore has a new website!
Created by Elberta's own Bree McGregor
August: Creep Out Redux
A report on the August 17, 2023 regular council meeting
Water Project Update: Week of August 21
Check back on this post and on the Village website for developments.
Photo Essay: The Jack and Gloria Project
Boy Scout Troop 10 mobilizes to deliver some TLC on Lincoln
Water Project Update: Week of August 14
Check back on this post and on the Village website for developments.