Local Election

The ballot initiative is different from the February proposal that was rejected by voters. Confusion has been voiced by constituents over the status of property taxes.

The debate over the vote comes from a disinterest in a property tax increase that was on the February ballot. This upcoming election day the operating millage will not increase property taxes.

The August primary isn't just about candidates, there are also ballot proposals for voters to decide on. In Kalkaska county, all five proposals are millages.

Candidates from both sides of the aisle vying for the open seats in Washington D.C. tried to convince inmates to vote for them this upcoming primary day.

Voters in Whitefish Township approved of a millage proposal that would increase funding for its emergency medical services over the next four years.

The president of the village of Kalkaska has been removed from office.Jeff Sieting made headlines a year ago when some of his anti-Muslim social media…