April 26, 2012 RSS feed / Local News

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Fire damages Empire home

An unoccupied Empire home was heavily damaged by fire last week. The Glen Lake Fire Department was dispatched at 11:17 a.m. April 18 to a report of a structure fire in the 10000 block of West Michigan Street in Empire. More...

Women’s Club sets open meeting

The Glen Lake Women’s Club (GLWC) is encouraging prospective members to attend a meeting at 12:30 p.m. next Wednesday, May 2, at the Glen Lake Community Reformed Church. Bill Kumm, host of the Retirement Income Radio Show on WTCM, will speak. More...

Tribal election set for May 16

By Eric Carlson
Of The Enterprise staff

Members of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians are on track to head to the polls Wednesday, May 16 to elect a new Tribal Chairman to replace Derek Bailey along with three members of the Tribal Council. More...

Leelanau home sales sizzle through 1st quarter

By Alan Campbell
of the Enterprise staff

Housing sales are sizzling in Leelanau County and throughout northwest Michigan, as evidenced by statistics released by the Traverse Area Association of Realtors. More...

Man ordered to catch up on child support

A 47-year-old Ada man was recently convicted of failure to pay child support, though the man had actually been paying his support sporadically, and not through the Leelanau County Friend of the Court. More...

Charges sought for cabin intrusion

Charges are pending against two Suttons Bay youths who allegedly entered an occupied dwelling without permission last week. More...

V-C OKs construction projects

At its regular monthly meeting last week, the Suttons Bay Village Council took action on two major construction projects planned to begin next month, and appointed a new member of the village’s Planning Commission. More...

10 MIPS issued in Solon Township

Ten students — mostly from Grand Traverse County — were issued tickets for being minors in possession of alcohol Saturday night. More...

Rotary offers Stone Soup fundraiser May 10

Just like the wives’ tale “Stone Soup,” community members will come together next month in Suttons Bay to ensure that everyone can eat. More...

Northport to discuss elected vs. appointed

By Mike Spencer
Of The Enterprise staff

The Northport Village Council is going to take an in-depth look into the concept of having an appointed clerk and treasurer at its regular meeting next week. More...

Swings stay at marina — for now

The Northport Village Council agreed to keep swing sets up at the marina for the time to avoid a “rift” between parents and kids from the Leelanau Children’s Center who can use them regularly. More...

S-B Township discusses disc golf course

By Eric Carlson
Of The Enterprise staff

Suttons Bay Township officials are looking for fans of disc golf to offer their ideas and help in possibly setting up a course at Herman Park. At its regular monthly meeting on April 11 the Township Board heard from trustee Bill Drozdalski. More...

Centerville to ask voters for fire and rescue millage

By Amy Hubbell
Of The Enterprise staff

Voters in Centerville Township are being asked for more money to support fire and rescue operations. More...

State of Lake Michigan topic for League of Women

Mary Lee Orr, secretary of the Lake Michigan League of Women Voters, will speak on The Good, the Bad and the Ugly — the State of Lake Michigan Today at next week’s meeting of the Leelanau unit of the League of Women Voters-Grand Traverse More...

Kalchik enterprises expand a century

By Alice Littlefield
Omena Historical Society

The Kalchik family has been a pillar of Omena’s commercial life for over a century. More...

Omena community mourns loss of two residents, one tragically

By LESLIE DISCH
Phone/fax 386-5686
email: phen.omena.2@gmail.com

The Omena community is saddened by the deaths of two of residents. Dave Dickerson died Saturday evening in a drowning accident while out canoeing with his dog, River. Dave frequently took evening canoe rides in the bay that he loved. More...

Suttons Bay graduate announces engagement

Chad Boone of Duluth, Ga. and Jennifer Keith of Atlanta have announced their engagement. Chad is the son of Carl and Iris Boone of Bingham Township; Jennifer is the daughter of Deborah Keith of Newnan, Ga., and James Keith, Ridgeland, Miss. More...

Reception kicks off youth magazine, students work

By Amy Hubbell
Of The Enterprise staff

Exposures 2012, the 24th issue of the county literary magazine featuring writings and artwork for Leelanau youth, has just been released. More...

Early education discussions sought by Leland school, center

A series of input sessions for families in the Leland School District is scheduled throughout the month of May. More...

Chamber plans ‘cash mob’

The Leelanau Peninsula Chamber of Commerce will hold the first “Cash Mob” in Leelanau County on Tuesday at Hilltop Corners on M-22, five miles south of Suttons Bay from 4-7 p.m. More...

Bailey switches

Now to run for State House

Derek Bailey’s travel log just got smaller. Much smaller. More...

Village, school land deal OK’d

The Suttons Bay Village and Board of Education have signed off on a land deal that temporarily hands over ownership of school property to the village in exchange for what amounts to a $240,000 loan. More...

Condo owners object to BayView plan

By Eric Carlson
Of The Enterprise staff

A renewed legal battle has erupted over the fate of what used to be the biggest single development project in Leelanau County, the BayView condos in the Village of Suttons Bay. More...

New for deputies: 4-wheel drive

Sheriff deputies patrolling Leelanau County, known for its white winters, have their first vehicles designed to handle snow. More...

SB planners set hearing on zoning

By Eric Carlson
Of The Enterprise staff

The Village of Suttons Bay Planning Commission held a special meeting Monday night to take action on a zoning request from Suttons Bay Township that could allow the township to purchase an office building in Hansen Plaza. More...

County-wide prom Saturday at casino

By Amy Hubbell
Of The Enterprise staff

The Leelanau Sands Showroom will take on hues of blue and silver Saturday for prom 2012. More...

Drowning victim wearing life jacket

A 44-year-old Omena man died Saturday after his canoe overturned in frigid water off Omena Point. More...

Dems food drive most successful

More than 78 full bags of groceries and $1,600 in cash was collected Saturday in a food drive organized by the Leelanau County Democratic Party. More...

Northport Council, LCE working out wind turbine lease changes

By Mike Spencer
Of The Enterprise staff

Leelanau Community Energy, LLC has agreed to some modifications in a lease with the Northport Village Council regulating construction of a wind turbine. But at least one village official wants more. More...

Permit for boatyard expansion OK’d

By Mike Spencer
Of The Enterprise staff

Don and Rae Ellen Thyer are expanding storage at their Northport Bay Boat Yard. The Thyers says the storage building, an in-water structure for big boats, is being added due to customer needs. More...

Elmwood planners Skype with marina design firm

By Eric Carlson
Of The Enterprise staff

The Elmwood Township Planning Commission last week held a teleconference with representatives of an Ann Arbor design firm that recently completed a new master plan for the township marina. More...

Leelanau County Dems hold presidential caucus May 5

The Leelanau County Democratic Party (LCDP) will hold its presidential preference caucus Saturday, May 5 at the county government center in Suttons Bay Township. More...

Leland students working hard in ‘How to Succeed’ spring play

By Patti Brandt
Of The Enterprise staff

Putting on a play at Leland High School is not for the faint of heart. More...

Empire Lions Club breakfast on Sunday

By BILL THOMPSON
Phone 334-4486 Fax 334-3546
email: BThomp9264@aol.com

On Sunday, the Empire Lions Club annual Pancake Breakfast/Pancake Feast will be held at Empire Township hall from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pancakes, sausage, juice, coffee, good stuff. Bring the family for a great breakfast. More...

Breathing classes offered in Leland

The Leland Library will be the site for free weekly Ancient Eastern Exercise and Breathing classes. The classes will run every Tuesday evening from 6:30-7:30 p.m. More...

G-L Library hosts ‘Ode to Asparagus’ poetry contest

The Glen Lake Library in Empire will host the “Ode to Asparagus” poetry contest as part of its upcoming 2012 Empire Asparagus Festival. Poems will be judged in adult and youth categories, with prizes awarded in each group. More...

Glen Arbor group unveils artist-in-residence recipients

By Amy Hubbell
Of The Enterprise staff

The Glen Arbor Art Association has announced its 2012 roster of artists-inresidence. The residency program provides visiting artist with a respite from daily responsibilities, which allows them to concentrate on their work in a unique locale. More...