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Read MoreA Benzie-Gulfport Connection
The town in Florida that feels like home.
Read MorePoint Betsie Lighthouse Illuminates Still
Museum and exhibit celebrate first full year
Read MoreFrom Oz to Oliver Art Center
Mercedes Michalowski named new director
Read MoreForeign Exchange Students: What Do They Think About Benzie?
Questions & Answers with Community Faces
Read MoreTrail Runner Series: 6-Mile Out-and-Back with Kids
Trail Runner Series: The Betsie Valley Trail from Elberta Trailhead
Read MoreIf You Build It, They Will Come
Skatepark breaks ground next month in Frankfort
Read MoreTimothy Young: Passion for Fair Trade
Questions & Answers with Community Faces
Read MoreTick-Borne Diseases Continue to Rise
Prevention tips for Lyme disease awareness month
Read MoreMade 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 […]
Read MoreAnnual 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 […]
Read MoreFamily Charter Fishing in Frankfort
One fish in the boat
Read MoreOAC’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 […]
Read MoreFrozen 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 […]
Read MoreJosh Stoltz: Feeding Benzie, Growing Community
Questions & Answers with community faces
Read MoreThe Betsie Current Rings in the New Year
Thanks to your readership, submissions, and advertising support, this Benzie-centric newspaper enjoyed a banner comeback in 2014 after an eight-year hiatus.
Read MoreGerald’s Talking Dog Essay Contest 2014: Second Place
Gerald’s talking dog loves cherries. That’s all he talks about. This got Gerald into considerable trouble with the ASPCA as cherries can be fatally toxic to dogs.
Read MoreGerald’s Talking Dog Essay Contest 2014: Third Place
Gerald’s dog LOVES cherries; they are all he talks about. This is not necessarily a bad thing…
Read MoreGerald’s Talking Dog Essay Contest 2014: First Place
Gerald’s Talking Dog loves cherries. That’s all he talks about. In fact, I can’t get him to shut up.
Read MoreWrite for Beer, Says Gerald’s Talking Dog
Story/essay-writing contest at Stormcloud. FRANKFORT, MI (December 3, 2014) – Stormcloud Brewing Company is hosting a story/essay-writing contest to celebrate the official release of their Cherry Rye Dubbel entitled, “Gerald’s Talking Dog.” Every beer at Stormcloud has a story. Sometimes Brewmaster Brian Confer will share it, while others are kept secret. Because every dog has […]
Read MoreCharlie’s Natural Food Market
Go on an epicurean vacation each week
Read MoreBenzie Bus open for the holidays
Public transportation service a life-saver for residents like Lois Weaver From staff reports Benzie Bus believes in its mission “to connect people to community” and that requires working some holidays. “Our customers have spoken about their needs and wants and we have re-allocated drivers to work on those days”, said operations manager Chad Hollenbeck. The […]
Read MoreCrystal Mountain Wastes Not, Wants Not
Successful partnership with Bay Area Recycling for Charities
Read MoreThe Witch of November
First-person account of a fall storm from the deck
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