Salaries for Elected Township Officials in Northwest Michigan
Have you ever wondered how much money township officials earn in Northwest Michigan? Recently there was a survey done on salaries for Township Supervisor, Treasurer, Clerk, and Trustees. Twenty-six townships responded, all located in Antrim, Kalkaska, Otsego, or Charlevoix counties. … Continue reading →
Donna Gundle-Krieg, Libertarian for Michigan State Board of Education
Donna Gundle-Krieg from Mancelona has been nominated by the Libertarian Party of Michigan to run for the Michigan State Board of Education. She will be on the ballot on November 8, 2022. Click here to see a video interview of … Continue reading →
2022 Antrim County Commissioner Race: Rubingh Versus Kuiper District #2
There are two people running in the general election on November 8th to become Antrim County Commissioner in the newly drawn District #2, which includes Torch Lake, Central Lake and Banks townships. Jarris Rubingh, Republican incumbent, will be challenged by … Continue reading →
2022 Antrim County Commissioner Race: VanAlstine vs Goldenberg District #3
There are two people running to become Antrim County Commissioner in District #3. The newly drawn District #3 includes Kearney, Forest Home and Helena Townships as well as a small part of Custer Township. Republican incumbent Terry VanAlstine, chair of the … Continue reading →
2022 Elections: Antrim County Commissioner Candidates Respond to Citizen Questions
This election year 2022 is a very important one for Antrim County. We asked the candidates for Antrim County Commissioner to answer several important questions about the issues that we are facing in this area. Their response are linked below. … Continue reading →
2022 Antrim County Commissioner Race: Pero vs Hefferan District #1
There are two people running to become Antrim County Commissioner in District #1. The newly drawn District #1 includes Milton and Elk Rapids Townships. Republican Caleb Pero is challenging Republican Bill Hefferan. Unfortunately, we do not have any answers from Hefferan. … Continue reading →
2022 Antrim County Commissioner Race: Rubingh vs Zelenak vs Kuiper District #2
There are three people running to become Antrim County Commissioner in the newly drawn District #2, which includes Torch Lake, Central Lake and Banks townships. Republican Melissa Zelenak is challenging Jarris Rubingh, Republican incumbent, in the August primary. In November, … Continue reading →
2022 Antrim County Commissioner Race: Ricksgers vs Helwig District #4
There are two people running to become Antrim County Commissioner in District #4. The newly drawn District #4 includes most of Custer Township and the western half of Mancelona. Republican incumbent Brenda Ricksgers is challenging Jason Helwig, another Republican incumbent, … Continue reading →
2022 Antrim County Commissioner Race: LaVanway vs Marcus District #5
There are two people running to become Antrim County Commissioner in District #5. The newly drawn District #5 includes the following townships: Echo, Jordan, Warner, Chestonia, Star, and the eastern half of Mancelona. Republican incumbent Christiam Marcus is challenging Dawn … Continue reading →
Mancelona Approves Marihuana Dispensaries, Changes Coming to Town!!
After months of deliberation, the Village of Mancelona approved a new ordinance allowing retail and “microbusinesses” for recreational marihuana. The vote was 5-0 at their September 14th meeting. Board members Mike Allison, Lori Derror, Justin MacDonald, Steve Elder and Aaron Biehl … Continue reading →