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Hometown Giving
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Hometown Giving
Field of Dreams
Community tradition connected by America’s pastime
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From Beyond the Horizon: A jubilant Frankfort crowd greets the paddlers from Wisconsin
By Nancy Bissonnette Bordine They gathered on the shore of Frankfort Harbor, all eyes on the horizon. The breeze ruffling their hair was subtly chilled from traveling over the yet cold waters of Lake Michigan. The white silhouettes of three boats approaching the shore gave them great relief, for those boats were the guardians escorting […]
Read MoreBeulah Fireworks
For 25 years, Richard Ide of Beulah has been gathering funds for Crystal Lake’s popular fireworks display, which carries an annual ticket of approximately $7,000. According to the Benzie County Sheriff’s Department, an estimated 10,000 people view the show from the village, from boats on the lake, and from homes on both the north and south […]
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Working the Streets for Fireworks
Who funds the Frankfort fireworks?
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Paddling Across Lake Michigan
Five guys, 60 miles of open water, one goal
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Solstice Festival Rises Again. Festival is June 20, 2015
Elberta’s phoenix from the ashes
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Bottoms Up: Lake Ann Brewing Co. Opens
Lake Ann Brewing Co. is actually “open today.” Red Door Café brews community.
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Suz McLaughlin: Still Grinning After All These Years
Questions & Answers with Community Faces
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Le Griffon & Confederate Gold: Treasure Hunt Off the Frankfort Coast
Gold fever attracts media frenzy
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Award-Winning Nature Photographer to Open Gallery in Downtown Frankfort
Images from Benzie County and Northern Michigan Featured
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A Benzie-Gulfport Connection
The town in Florida that feels like home.
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Point Betsie Lighthouse Illuminates Still
Museum and exhibit celebrate first full year
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From Oz to Oliver Art Center
Mercedes Michalowski named new director
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Foreign Exchange Students: What Do They Think About Benzie?
Questions & Answers with Community Faces
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Trail Runner Series: 6-Mile Out-and-Back with Kids
Trail Runner Series: The Betsie Valley Trail from Elberta Trailhead
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If You Build It, They Will Come
Skatepark breaks ground next month in Frankfort
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Timothy Young: Passion for Fair Trade
Questions & Answers with Community Faces
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Tick-Borne Diseases Continue to Rise
Prevention tips for Lyme disease awareness month
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Made in Michigan, Eaten on Main Street
New faces in Frankfort’s business district
Read MoreElizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts Announces New Executive Director
The Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts is thrilled to announce that Mercedes Michalowski will replace current Executive Director Steve Brown on June 1 after two years of truly exceptional performance in her role as Associate Director. The Art Center’s Board of Directors unanimously supports the search committee’s decision and looks forward to working […]
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Annual Regional Student Exhibition to Open at Oliver Art Center
Frankfort, Michigan. Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts’ Regional Student Exhibition is an annual favorite in the community. High School works are juried by special guest artists for display in the Beck Gallery, and area elementary and middle school works are accepted for display in the Borwell and Entrance Galleries. Last year saw the […]
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Family Charter Fishing in Frankfort
One fish in the boat
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OAC’s April Classes Kick off the 2015 Season
April kicks off the class season at Oliver Art Center! With several new instructors, this year promises to be the best yet. OAC’s ceramics program is seeing growth with a Spring Concentration class with instructor, John Dietsch. Taking place every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, for three weeks starting April 20, the class will offer the […]
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Frozen 5k Race Results
February 21st, 2015. Frankfort, MI. Place Name Age Group Time 1 Jeff Houser M: 25-29 19:35.33 2 Austin Smith M: 30-34 20:05.19 3 Jerry Brown M: 55-59 20:56.09 4 Max Okros M: 15-19 21:09.56 5 Matt Nahnsen M: 30-34 21:16.36 6 Clinton Brian M: 45-49 21:22.25 7 Avery May M: 15-19 21:27.78 8 James Fink […]
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