Michigan law requires local governments to inform their citizenry through public notices published in newspapers of record for their communities. These notices provide residents with an easy path for following the work of their elected officials. More...

Next Up: Onekama Portagers (5-1, 3-1 Midwest)  Two teams will meet for the 31st time on the gridiron. Suttons Bay will make the trip to Onekama on Friday, Oct. 12 to face the Portagers at 7 p.m. More...

Next Up: Charlevoix Red Rayders (1-5, 0-2 NMFL - Leaders)  More...

The Leelanau Tennis team gained momentum for regionals, as they defeated Cadillac last Thursday.  The Leelanauts will head to St. Francis to compete in this year’s regionals against all the other varsity teams in the conference. More...

Maybe the Beatles had it right: “I get by with a little help from my friends.” At least that’s what area schools have found is essential for students - only these friends may be considered anything but typical, based on an age gap t More...

Name: Eddie Pleva  Town: Kasson Township  Resident of county since: 2001  Age and birthplace: 19, Warren, Mich.   More...

Strawberries may be out of season but this strawberry cream pie from Chimoski Bakery will never be. This pie might sound familiar as Chimoski Bakery was on TV 29 & 8 Friday September 28 to celebrate National Strawberry Cream Pie day. More...

The family business was on display last week in a Leelanau County courtroom. The scene was surreal. Perhaps that was predictable, as a key witness testified against her mother. Her former boyfriend had testified earlier. More...

Journalism matters now more than ever.  That’s the theme this year for National Newspaper Week, which we’re celebrating.  Yes, celebrating. More...

“Just walking in the door, a patient is relieved because they see me.”  — Russell Korson Leland Township firefighter. See our salute to first responders in Section 3.   More...

Bruce A. Olson, 48, Grand Traverse County Jail, Traverse City — Appeared for show cause hearing; released based on payment plan of $50 per pay period for fines and costs.  More...

A 35-year-old Lake Leelanau woman has been charged with contributing to a meth-making operation.  Patricia W. Paquette of 5680 E. More...

A Traverse City man was arraigned in District Court this week on charges in connection with a July incident in Elmwood Township. Arthur L. Jones, 44, of 2540 N. More...