Although the number of building permits issued so far this year is higher than the number issued by the same time in 2009, the estimated value of construction projects continues to lag compared to last year, meaning that more permits are being issued for

A new farmers market opened last week near Cedar.

Farm 651, located at 9595 S. Cedar Road, had a “soft opening” Thursday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., offering baked goods and produce.

“We will start with our roadside stand and a limited product offering a

Business After Hours, a social networking event held by the Leelanau Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, will return from its summer break on Thursday, Sept. 9 at Glen Craft Marina in Glen Arbor.

This month’s event, which is sponsored by Huntington Bank and

Charles Rennie knows the Greilickville dock across from the Marathon terminal from piling to plank.

“My grandfather, whom I am named for, built that dock and my dad Pete took over the family business when he came back from the war in 1945,” he recalle

Leelanau Farmers Markets celebrated their 10-year anniversary with festivities Saturday at the Suttons Bay market.

Hundreds of people who attended the event enjoyed music, children’s activities, prizes and refreshments in addition to the wide range of

Justin Rowe Photography; of 301 N. Lincoln St., Suttons Bay — By Justin Rowe, 301 N. Lincoln St., Suttons Bay.
Nancy J. Stewart, Broker; of 12780 S. Regal St., Traverse City — By Nancy J. Stewart, 12780 S. Regal St., Traverse City.

An ordinance governing commercial wind operations was adopted last week by Centerville Township.

The board voted 5-0 on Wednesday, Aug. 18, to approve the ordinance that was four years in the making.

Work on the document began in 2006 when a commerc

Northport Highlands will celebrate its one-year anniversary with an open house Friday, Sept. 3 at 3 p.m.

Parkside Management Services, L.LC., renovated and converted the former Leelanau Memorial Health Center into Northport Highlands over a two-year pe

Cookie Thatcher, proprietor of Bay Lavender Trading Co. in Glen Arbor, will be the guest speaker at the Sept. 1 meeting of the Glen Lake Women’s Club.

Thatcher will share the story of how she chose to get into the business of making lavender soap, and

The would-be owner of Sugar Loaf Resort, Eneliko “Liko” Sean Smith of Las Vegas, has announced that he is “officially bowing out” of any effort to acquire the defunct ski resort.

“Unfortunately, at some point it is not healthy to pursue a deal,” Smith