August 2, 2012 RSS feed / Local News

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Northport non-profit sailing school breezing through fourth summer

By Corey L. Frost
Enterprise intern
An abundance of sails may be seen around Northport’s south beach as the Northport Youth Sailing School (NYSS) finishes it’s final weeks of instruction. More...

Village voters to decide whether to appoint officials

By Mike Spencer Of The Enterprise staff It appears that voters in the Village of Northport will have a say in whether the clerk and treasurer occupy appointed or elected positions. More...

‘Creek’ a done deal

Elmwood is now owner of failed Greilickville development land
By Eric Carlson
Of The Enterprise staff

Elmwood Township supervisor Jack Kelly might as well have pulled a rabbit out of his hat. More...

Park gets grant for Port Oneida trail

By Patti Brandt
Of The Enterprise staff

Several organizations that are working to raise funds for the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail have announced that a $1.62 million federal grant has been received that will pay for a three-mile section of the trail that will go from Port Oneida Road to B More...

Host families sought for two exchange students in Leelanau

Suttons Bay resident Candy Crick is interviewing families in Leelanau County interested in hosting a student from another country. Crick, community coordinator for Program of Academic Exchange (PAX), has two students to place in the county. More...

LEELANAU DECIDES IN 2012

Lively forum gives candidates a stage for views
By Alan Campbell
of the Enterprise staff

Candidates for Leelanau County offices were provided an opportunity to clarify their stances, explain their records and even take a jab or two at opponents last Thursday at a forum held in the Leelanau County Government Center. Some did all three. More...

Prosecutor Hubbell challenged in Primary by Brubaker

Two Republican candidates are seeking their party’s nomination for the post of Leelanau County Prosecutor — and they’ve faced each other before. Sara Brubaker was Leelanau County prosecutor from 2001-2004. More...

Drain Commissioner Christensen faces challenge from Richards

Two men are seeking the Republican nomination for the position of Leelanau County drain commissioner. Steven R. Christensen of Suttons Bay Township is seeking a fourth, four-year term for the part-time position. He is being challenged by John J. More...

Commissioner Schaub faces challenge from Rushton in Primary

The winner of the Aug. 7 election will be unopposed in the November General Election.

Two candidates — both Republicans — are seeking their party’s nomination for the District No. 2 commissioner seat which includes Bingham Township and the northernmost portion of Elmwood Township. Incumbent James A. More...

Three vie for one Road Commission seat

Three candidates are seeking the Republican nomination for a seat on the three-member county Road Commission. More...

Democrats Bailey, O’Shea squareoff in Primary; Franz awaits winner

Two Democrats are seeking their party’s nomination and the right to face incumbent state Rep. Ray Franz (R-Onekama) for the 101st House seat in the November General Election. Derek J. More...

Dispatch Blotter

Friday, 8:45 a.m. — Kasson Township — Someone tried to light card board in a trash bin on fire. Friday, 3:05 p.m. — Kasson Township — Found Craftsman riding lawn mower on gravel part of the road. Friday. 3:50 p.m. More...

Leland voters to decide zoning issue on Nov. 6

The Leland Township Board Monday unanimously approved on a vote of 4-0 language for the Leland Township Zoning Ordinance that will appear on the Nov. 6 ballot. Trustee Steve Plamondon was absent from the special meeting. More...

Omena all about family these days

By LESLIE DISCH
Phone/fax 386-5686
email: phen.omena.2@gmail.com
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Family reunions and visits are peaking this time of year. Bill and Be Fuertges had all four of their children, 10 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren in town over the past several weeks, and all 27 were here together last week. More...

Seniors plan to take a dive Saturday for a good cause

Twenty-two senior citizens will participate Saturday in the Senior Skydive for the Sanctuary, a benefit for Black Sheep Crossing. More...

Northport Slam next Saturday

The Northport Salmon Slam will be held Saturday, Aug. 11. The annual fishing tournament will be launched out of Northport and Leland. Entry fee is $175 per team. More...

Northport teachers agree to pay freeze

Health insurance change cuts costs in half
By Patti Brandt
Of The Enterprise staff

Teachers in Northport agreed to a pay freeze to ease a budget crunch and will go to a health insurance plan with deductibles — which they’ve never had to pay before — in order to comply with a new state law. More...

Author to speak at LIWDA meeting

Mary Sutherland, author of the self-help book Claim Your Self, will be guest speaker at the next meeting of the Leelanau Independent Women for democratic Action, Aug. 14, at the Leelanau School in Glen Arbor. More...

S-B Authority ratifies union contract

By Eric Carlson
Of The Enterprise staff

Just in time for Tuesday’s millage renewal vote, officials of the Suttons Bay-Bingham Fire and Rescue Authority and the International Association of Firefighters have ratified a union contract— the first of its kind in Leelanau County. More...

Rainfall below average even with latest precip

By Amy Hubbell
Of The Enterprise staff

Leelanau County received some much-needed rain in the past week, but the county remains below the 30-year average for precipitation. More...

Sheriff’s race proves expensive

Big majority of county candidates raised less $1,000.
By Patti Brandt
Of The Enterprise staff

If campaign finance statements are any indication, running for sheriff in Leelanau County is an expensive proposition. Just ask candidate Michael L. More...

Three candidates vying for Sheriff’s job

Three Republican candidate’s are seeking their party’s nomination for the post of Leelanau County Sheriff. More...

Incumbent Roush in primary battle with Gallagher for treasurer

Two Republican candidates are seeking their party’s nomination for the post of county Treasurer. Incumbent Chelly Roush is being challenged by John A. Gallagher III. BACKGROUNDS More...

Commissioner Watkoski faces Kouchnerkavich in District 1 primary

Two Republican candidates are seeking their party’s nomination for the District No. 1 commissioner’s seat representing the bulk of Elmwood Township. Voters will recognize the names of both candidates for the position. More...

Four Republicans compete in Primary in District 6

Five candidates are seeking a chance to replace District No. 6 commissioner David Marshall on the county Board of Commissioners. Marshall is not seeking re-election. Four are Republicans who will square off in Tuesday’s Primary. More...

Pancakes fly at Northport breakfast

Old planes, cars also part of attraction

The weather was perfect Saturday for just about everything, including flying, for the Northport Fly-In, Drive-In Pancake Breakfast. That’s how Jim Lindner of Bellaire made the trip. He always enjoys the, eh, conversation at the fly-in. More...

Judge wants to know cop case status

By Eric Carlson
Of The Enterprise staff

A federal court judge in Grand Rapids has given attorneys until tomorrow to indicate whether they’ve made any progress towards settling a lawsuit filed against the county and Sheriff Michael Oltersdorf by four of his deputies more than three ye More...

2-percent awards to be known soon

It could be another week or two before officials of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians announce which units of government in the tribe’s six-county service area will receive “2-percent” casino revenue sharing pay More...

Centerville Board reviewing audit

Little business was conducted at the Centerville Township Board’s monthly meeting. More...

Rains cause washouts around Glen Lake

By BILL THOMPSON
Phone 334-4486 Fax 334-3546
email: BThomp9264@aol.com
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I guess we got the rain everyone was hoping for, be careful what you wish for. It really came down and washed out a few places including The Sportsman Shop. This week’s winner of the Empire Lucky 13 was Fae Shalda, who won $300.00. More...