https://torchlakeobserver.com/projects/sandbar-lodge The Torch Lake Observer en 2026-11-03T09:00:00-05:00 Sandbar Lodge, the former South Torch assisted-living home: Motel approved; an amendment comes up Dec. 2 https://torchlakeobserver.com/projects/elk-rapids-sewage The Torch Lake Observer en 2026-11-03T09:00:00-05:00 Elk Rapids’ wastewater plant: Permit expired in 2024; phosphorus over the limit in July https://torchlakeobserver.com/projects/central-lake-sewage The Torch Lake Observer en 2026-11-03T09:00:00-05:00 Central Lake’s village sewage system: Permit expired in 2020; treated water goes to groundwater https://torchlakeobserver.com/projects/shanty-creek-sewage The Torch Lake Observer en 2026-11-02T09:00:00-05:00 Shanty Creek Resort’s sewage plant: Permits expired in 2020; phosphorus over the limit https://torchlakeobserver.com/projects/loughrey-3910-us31 The Torch Lake Observer en 2026-11-02T09:00:00-05:00 Deli and boutique hotel at 3910 US-31: Change-of-use permit issued; state and health permits not checked https://torchlakeobserver.com/projects/dowker-prd The Torch Lake Observer en 2026-11-02T09:00:00-05:00 16 rental homes off Chippewa Trail: Back before the township Dec. 2 https://torchlakeobserver.com/projects/dewitt-banquet The Torch Lake Observer en 2026-11-02T09:00:00-05:00 Odd Fellow on the Lake: events at DeWitt Marine: Operating; state liquor permit backed by the township https://torchlakeobserver.com/projects/cairn-club The Torch Lake Observer en 2026-11-02T09:00:00-05:00 The Cairn Club: Zoning change for golf on farm land: hearing Nov. 4 https://torchlakeobserver.com/projects/bellaire-sewage The Torch Lake Observer en 2026-11-02T09:00:00-05:00 Bellaire’s village sewage plant: 10.56 million gallons released in April; under a state order https://torchlakeobserver.com/datacenters The Torch Lake Observer en 2026-11-01T09:00:00-05:00 Data centers: none proposed near Torch Lake, but boards are writing rules anyway https://torchlakeobserver.com/cameras The Torch Lake Observer en 2026-11-01T09:00:00-05:00 License-plate cameras around the lake: who decided, and what they record https://torchlakeobserver.com/dockside/ The Torch Lake Observer en 2026-10-31T12:00:00-04:00 The Dockside waterfront is changing