July 12, 2012 RSS feed / Local News

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Slew of forums scheduled in county

Thomas Jefferson said “Democracy demands an educated and informed public.” So it stands to reason he would be busy in Leelanau County this month when during any given week there seems to be ample opportunity to become informed on the cand More...

Condo clash

County stymied in effort to form associations
By Alan Campbell
of the Enterprise staff

Leelanau County continues to struggle to regain control and sell the former courthouse property, with the latest unexpected turn of events occurring at a county Brownfield Redevelopment Authority meeting. More...

Benishek opposes, McDowell not so sure about Affordable Health Care Act

By Alan Campbell
of the Enterprise staff

The Affordable Health Care Act has provided a philosophical line separating Republican and Democratic views on the future of health care in America. More...

Professionals prepare for health care law

Leaders at the regional health care center in Traverse City are prepared to respond to the impact of the federal Affordable Health Care Act upheld last month by the nation’s highest court. More...

S-B Village has special meeting Monday on stormwater project

By Eric Carlson
Of The Enterprise staff

Officials of the Village of Suttons Bay say they hope village residents show up in force at 7 p.m. on Monday to hear about a nearly $1 million stormwater project that could get under way this fall. More...

Murray to help rewrite state aid policy

Suttons Bay Superintendent Mike Murray has been asked to help rewrite the state school aid act. More...

Mikowski earns engineering degree

Todd Gregory Mikowski of Suttons Bay graduated from Lawrence Technological University with a degree in engineering technology. He was also on the dean’s list. Todd is the son of Craig and Linda Mikowski. More...

Appeals court rules Hubbell had authority to hear deputy’s case

An attorney representing Leelanau County was “extremely disappointed” with the Appeals Cour t’s decision
By Eric Carlson
Of The Enterprise staff

Another wrinkle was smoothed out last week in a highly complex and contentious set of legal disputes between Leelanau County Sheriff Michael Oltersdorf and four of his deputies — although the core issues in the fight aren’t anywhere near More...

County gets offer for sale of Timberlee property

The latest bidder was also the only bidder for a nine-acre parcel that did not sell at a public auction last year. Gary R. Bergstrom submitted a bid of $35,000 for the property, located in the Timberlee area of Elmwood Township. More...

Leland Harbor opens with temporary permit

Shoppers, strollers and sunsetviewers began using the new bathrooms at the Leland Harbor at about 4:30 Friday afternoon — just in time for Leelanau County’s second Fourth of July weekend. More...

Empire supports heritage group for state honor

The Empire Township Board at its regular meeting Tuesday approved a resolution supporting the nomination of the Empire Area Heritage Group for the Historical Society of Michigan’s State History Award for Restoration and Preservation. More...