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Benzie County breaks ground on new $2.2M tower to boost first responder signals
BENZIE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Ask anyone in Benzie County and they'll tell you, the area they live in is pretty picturesque; complete with the coastline, ridges and valleys. Which is an issue if you're a first responder. The topography has impacts on radio signals that can cause communication issues...
Upcoming and new additions to the Village of Honor in Benzie Co.
BENZIE COUNTY — The Village of Honor is hoping to raise $50,000 for Maley Park, because if they reach their goal, they will be matched by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. “This is a popular picnic spot for people in the area. There are many more children coming to our village and immediate area. We want to get kids outside playing instead of on video screens all the time, and not only for the community people, but for our visitors,” said Bill Ward, Village of Honor president. With the need for more funds, there are different events like a cornhole tournament and a car show where the proceeds will go back to the playground. Ward said, “We have soft commitments for $15,000 or $20,000 from some of the area businesses, and we’re looking to raise the rest from individual donations or businesses.”
Benzie County celebrates Rural Transit Day
BENZIE COUNTY - Tuesday was Rural Transit Day, which celebrates the services of rural transit. Benzie County celebrated the day with an event in Benzonia. The event featured organizations including the Girls Scouts, Benzie County Animal Control and more. The event put a spotlight on the importance of what rural transit does for the Benzie County community. Jessica Carland, Benzie Bus executive director, says, “Rural transit is an essential service in Benzie County. We have lots of seniors and persons with disabilities that would be homebound were it not for our curb to curb demand response services. So we’re just here to sort of let everybody know that we’re out in the community.” Benzie County rural transit is known as Benzie Bus. They are a curb-to-curb service with 24 vehicles with connections into Traverse City and Manistee.
Thousands in Benzie County would be eligible for free community college tuition under new state budget
TRAVERSE CITY — More than 6,000 Benzie County residents would be eligible for free community college tuition and fees under the Michigan Reconnect program in the new state budget if county residents vote to join the Northwestern Michigan College district on the Tuesday, Nov. 5 ballot. Under the state’s...
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