May 10, 2012 RSS feed / Life in Leelanau

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Brook Olesnavage

BROOK OLESNAVAGE, a junior from Leland Public School, had her artwork selected from the National Cherry Festival’s commemorative poster in a competition organized by the Traverse Bay Area Inter More...

Talking with Donna Wilson

Name: Donna Wilson. Town or township of residence: Centerville Township. Resident of county since: 1995 Birth date and place: Born in 1967 in Yuma, Ariz. More...

Bill to groom beaches without permit passes Senate

A bill that would allow Great Lakes shoreline owners to groom their beaches without state permits has been approved in committee by the state Senate. Senate Bill No. More...

Leland’s Education Foundation auction May 19

Vacation stays, local excursion and dining packages will highlight at the Leland Education Foundation’s Arts and Inspiration Auction, set for Saturday, May 19 at Fountain Point Resort. More...

Looking Back in Leelanau…

5 YEARS AGO May 10, 2007 More...

Postive Attitude for April

THESE SUTTONS Bay Elementary students were recognized for their hard work and positive attitude for the month of April. More...

Schichtels announce birth of son, James

Jamie and Carrie (Noonan) Schichtel of Buckley have announced the birth of a son, James Noonan Schichtel, born April 30 in Traverse City. James weighed 8 lbs., 7 oz. and joined older sister, Maggie, at home. More...

Asparagus Cook-Off May 19

Those who love to cook asparagus are invited to attend the ever-popular Empire Asparagus Festival Cook-Off and enter their dishes for consideration. Prizes will be awarded to the winners and include the crowd favorite People’s Choice Award. More...

Perennial plant sale May 25-26

A perennial plant sale to benefit Samaritans Closet will be held Friday, May 25, and Saturday, May 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Glass Farm Barn. The barn is located at 4611 Dufek Road, Lake Leelanau. More...

Angler makes Lake Leelanau his hotspot

Dave Adomaitis of Grand Rapids loves to fish Lake Leelanau. “I love fishing here. It is probably my favorite place,” said Adomaitis, an AT&T retiree who fished the lake twice last week. More...

S-B students to take the stage

Suttons Bay School will present its 11th annual COLLAGE Friday from 5:30 to 9 p.m. in the high school atrium and auditorium. More...

Leelanau illusionist: Maro the magician

By Ilene Wolcott
For the Leelanau Historical Museum

Walter Truman Best, like the sleight of hand illusions he was once renowned for, became Edward Maro, “The Prince of Magic”. More...

Northport honor roll announced

A total of 26 of sixth-twelfth grade Northport Public School students made the third marking period honor roll, including 10 who earned all As. More...

St. Mary School

ST. MARY SCHOOL first graders are happy to see that eight out of their 12 baby chicks hatched. More...