May 10, 2012 RSS feed / Local News

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‘Partial’ Leland Harbor dredging to begin next week

By Patti Brandt
Of The Enterprise staff
A Cheboygan-based dredging company was busy yesterday assembling a pipeline to pump about 10,000 cubic yards of sand from the mouth of the Leland Harbor. To which harbor master Russell Dzuba says, “Hallelujah!” More...

Township Bd. seeks tax renewals

Leelanau Township will ask registered voters at the Aug. 7 primary election to renew two millages that have been on property tax rolls for eight years. More...

3 township supervisors, 2 clerks won’t be running for re-election

Deadline to file is Tuesday for township, county posts There will be at least three new township supervisors and two new clerks elected in this year’s election cycle. The deadline to file as a candidate in the Aug. More...

Leland students save pennies for good cause

The Leland Public Schools has raised over $900 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Chapter in Northwest Lower Michigan through its Pennies for Patients. The second annual fundraising event topped last year’s total of $676. More...

Business Expo about making connections

The Leelanau Peninsula Chamber held its 5th biennial “Leelanau Showcase — A Business Expo” at the Strongheart Center in Peshawbestown yesterday afternoon. More...

IMAGIN

COUNTY EQUALIZATION director Laurie Spencer was given the ‘Jim Living Geospatial Achievement Award 2012’ at a conference of state-wide of IMAGIN, which stands for Improving Michigan&rsquo More...

Legislators making move to raise age of kindergartners

By Amy Hubbell
Of The Enterprise staff

Legislation that would increase the minimum age requirement for children entering kindergarten is gaining ground in Lansing. House Bill No. 4513 was introduced by state Rep. Ray Franz (R-Onekama). A companion bill, Senate Bill No. More...

Signs can’t be in right-of-way

The Leelanau County Road Commission has issued a press release reminding everyone that signs are not permitted in road rights-of-way, which include 33-feet measured from each side of the centerline. More...

Heritage group asks for 5 unique spots

By Patti Brandt
Of The Enterprise staff

The Heritage Route Committee is looking for unique, out-of-the-way places to see and visit along the route for a website it’s putting together. More...

Secretary of State speaks at Lincoln Day Dinner

More than 100 Republicans gathered Friday for their annual Lincoln Day Dinner, at which they heard Michigan Secretary of State Ruth Johnson explain recent efforts to reduce voter fraud. More...

Northport V-C holds off on LCE wind turbine lease changes

By Mike Spencer
Of The Enterprise staff

The Northport Village Council agreed last week to wait a few more days to approve amendments to a lease it has with the Leelanau Community Energy, LCC to build a wind turbine on village property. More...

Kasson Twp. approves seeking millage for fire/rescue

Voters in Kasson Township will be asked for a fire/rescue millage in the August Primary Election. The Township Board voted unanimously Monday night seek a 3/4-mil levy to support fire and rescue services. More...

Car crash ends up in drunk driving charge

A 28-year-old Suttons Bay woman was arrested after a one-car accident Saturday morning near Omena. Passersby reported seeing a vehicle lying on its side off North Overlook Road. More...

Dispatch Blotter

A summation of 9- 1- 1 calls made in Leelanau County Wednesday, May 2, 3:51 p.m. — Bingham Township — Caller saw a man walking confused, falling into bushes, appears uninjured except for a small scratch on face. More...

Phragmites speaker to talk May 17

Pam Grassmick, crusader against Phragmites on Beaver Island, will speak next Thursday, May 17 as part of a five-part series hosted by Saving Birds Thru Habitat. More...

Boating safety classes offered at Coast Guard

Grand Traverse Bay Sail and Power Squadron will host an introduction to boating in two classes Saturdays, May 19 and 26. The eight-hour course, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. More...

Printmaker, woodblock artist second in series

The Glen Arbor Art Association’s (GAAA) second artist-in-residence, Rachel Drelles of Muskegon, will speak next week in Glen Arbor. More...

M-109 to close for Challenge

A resolution seeking a permit to close a portion of M-109 on June 9 was approved last week by the Glen Arbor Township Board. More...

St. Mary quilters plan show and sale May 26-28

St. Mary Quilters will host their annual Memorial Day Quilt Show and Bake Sale May 26-28. Dozens of quilts from baby to king-sized will be available for purchase. Inquiries can also be made to the quilters about custom-made quilts and restorations. More...

Virginia Roberts

VIRGINIA ROBERTS, center, director of the Suttons Bay-Bingham District Library, received the top award at a Small and Rural Libraries Conference held last week in Traverse City. More...

Fourth Street to close for ‘major’ work

Motorists in the Village of Suttons Bay may experience some minor delays and temporary inconvenience beginning next week due to some major construction projects. More...

Home sales continue to pop

Value of sales surges to 2006 levels
By Alan Campbell
of the Enterprise staff

Total home sales increased dramatically in Leelanau, and the five-county region over 2011. Home sales in Leelanau County have not heated to the point of creating competitive bidding, as they have in a handful of American communities. More...

Leland Township Board OKs ‘more concise’ zoning ordinance

By Patti Brandt
Of The Enterprise staff

After more than four years of work and five public hearings, the Leland Township Board on Monday unanimously approved a new zoning ordinance. More...

County sticks with legal firm

After more than eight months of deliberation, the outcome was nearly unanimous. More...

Gospel concert will aid ailing Northport reverend

Eight musicians will shine light on two worthy causes Sunday, May 20, as they gather for an Old Time Gospel Music Jamboree in Traverse City. The gather will honor the Rev. Marshall Collins of Northport, who is ill and facing mounting medical bills. More...

Candidate has to return campaign funds

Bailey must start over in raising money for 101st race

Proclaimed state House candidate Derek Bailey will not be able to use funds he raised for a run at the 1st Congressional seat in his new campaign. More...

Rounding up kids for school

By Patti Brandt
Of The Enterprise staff

Kristi Medler was wiping tears from her face as she entered the Northport Public Schools kindergarten classroom. She was being as brave as she could. More...

Planners discuss ag issues

By Eric Carlson
Of The Enterprise staff

With no “action” items on the agenda last week, the Suttons Bay Township Planning Commission turned its attention to several educational efforts, according to staff planner Kathy Egan. More...

New Empire Community Center in the works

By Patti Brandt
Of The Enterprise staff

The Empire Area Community Center is looking for a place to hang its hat. More...

Local Dems support Obama’s re-election

Dozens of members of the Leelanau County Democratic Party gathered Saturday for the 2012 Democratic Presidential Preference Caucus. More...

Council OK’s drafting language for appointed official ordinance

By Mike Spencer
Of The Enterprise staff

The Northport Village Council has unanimously agreed to have its attorney draft an ordinance to have an appointed clerk and treasurer. More...

Solon man may get prison for antique theft

A 26-year-old Solon Township man could see prison time after pleading guilty to attempting to steal antique farm equipment. James G. Feil III of 6167 Fouch Road was charged in connection with the Feb. More...

Vandals spray graffiti in S-B School

Vandals broke into a little-used portion of Suttons Bay School over the weekend and caused thousands of dollars in damage. Village Police Chief Del Moore was called to the school after 1 p.m. More...

Sherlock Holmes play at Northport

By Corey L. Frost
Enterprise intern

Northport Public School will present Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Jersey Lily by Katie Forgette Friday and Saturday in the Northport Community Arts Center. More...

Water Levels

WATER LEVELS in the Lake Michigan-Lake Huron basin in April were five inches above the same time in April 2011 but 14 inches below the long-term average level recorded between 1918 and 2011. More...

Omena bids farewell to Klepper

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

The Omena area turned out last Sunday to bid a surprise farewell and best wishes to Todd Klepper, who is leaving Knot Just a Bar, where he has been since it opened, to go work at The Filling Station brew pub in Traverse City, which his father and sis More...

Business Professional of America

BOTH KEVIN Schaub and Caleb Korson placed in the top 10 in one event and top quarter in their second event at the recent Business Professionals of America national conference. More...

Pow Wow honors Class of 2012

Fifty-four members of Suttons Bay’s Class of 2012 were recognized Friday at the third annual Pow Wow organized by students. Called a Jiingtamok, the event featured alumni and students and included traditional drumming and dancing. More...