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'Popular right off the bat'

Government Center employees tout new 'wellness' area.

Walter files for Sheriff's race

Mark Walter of Elmwood Township this week officially filed paperwork to put his name on the Aug. 5 Primary ballot to seek the Republican nomination for Leelanau County Sheriff.

Dems hoping to end GOP stronghold

Leelanau Democrats are definitely up and running.
For the first time in memory, the race for seats on the Leelanau County Board of Commissioner may not be won in the August Primary Election when voters decide which Republican will serve on the county board.
Normally, Republicans run unopposed in the November General Election.
However, with nearly a week [...]

Leland Dam gets stamp of approval

The Leland Dam Authority held what members expect will be its last meeting for a number of years.
Formed in 2004, the four-member authority board oversaw construction of a new dam to control water flowing out of Lake Leelanau and into Lake Michigan via the Leland River near Fishtown.
Construction of the dam was completed last year, [...]

Tribe downplays suit over former rail corridor status

A new "Leelanau Trail" battle appears to be brewing – now involving the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians and property owners in northern Suttons Bay Township.

Tribe certifies Primary results

Action paves way for the May 21 General Election.

ISD budget going before schools

Boards to decide whether or not to approve budget.

Treasurer will face Primary challenge

A race is on for the office of Leelanau County Treasurer and several other county offices.

Judge to lawyer: Answer questions

An attorney defending Leelanau County in a Whistleblower Protection Act lawsuit filed against the county by fired Construction Code Authority head Robert VanDyke will need to be a little more forthcoming in answering questions from VanDyke's attorney, a judge ordered this week.
On Monday, 13th Circuit Court Judge Thomas G. Power signed an order denying the [...]

Bingham to seek grant to help fund park fund

Bingham Township took a potentially huge step this week when the Township Board decided to apply for a Coastal Zone Management grant that could pay for about half of an estimated $1.6 million acquisition of Grand Traverse Bay waterfront property adjoining the township's Boughey Park.

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