By Benjamin J. Gohs, Editor The two official bodies capable of granting Dilworth Hotel developers brownfield status were nearly unanimous in their respective decisions last week. The lone dissenting vote originated from Boyne City Commissioner Mike Cummings, uncertain of Landmark Development’s commitment to the project. “The developer is never going to own any of that, … Continue reading Dilworth Hotel Brownfield plan approved
Change or go broke
By Benjamin J. Gohs, Editor Charlevoix County Commission On Aging Director Jack Messer visited the Boyne Area Senior Center last week for a question and answer session on the state and future of senior needs. “There is a lot going on,” he said. “This isn't a crisis—it's a wake-up call. We have time and we … Continue reading Change or go broke
Housing Commission forced to release information
By Benjamin J. Gohs, Editor The Boyne City Housing Commission has released salary and severance information, relating to recent personnel changes, under the Freedom of Information Act. The request was made by the Boyne City Gazette after Boyne City Housing Commission Board President Yvonne Looze refused to release or discuss the severance package offered to the … Continue reading Housing Commission forced to release information
South Africa to Boyne City—Martin Neuhoff’s 43-year journey
By Benjamin J. Gohs, Editor One of Boyne City’s newest residents has traveled more than 8,500 miles over more than 43 years to get here. Martin Neuhoff emigrated from South Africa to America in 1972, when he was 23 years old. “I was raised in South Africa but I didn’t agree with the politics and … Continue reading South Africa to Boyne City—Martin Neuhoff’s 43-year journey
Boyne City Commission to reconsider fluoride
Benjamin Gohs, Editor Broach the subject of "fluoridated water" and prepare yourself for a veritable tsunami of information, disinformation, science, pseudoscience, myth and conspiracy theories that just may rival the JFK assassination. Nonetheless, the issue of fluoridated water recently arose during a Boyne City Commission meeting when one public official suggested immediately discontinuing the city’s … Continue reading Boyne City Commission to reconsider fluoride
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