The purchase of 50 refurbished laptop computers was approved this week by the Suttons Bay Board of Education. More...

Conceptual plans for a “drop zone” to improve student safety on the south side of Glen Lake School were approved this week by the Glen Lake Board of Education. More...

This weekend will be a big one for members of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. The tribe will host its annual Jingtamok, or Pow Wow, in Peshawbestown on Saturday and Sunday. More...

A hay field has been converted to a corn maze which will open Saturday, Sept. 1 at Gill’s Pier Vineyard. The maze and vineyard are the creations of Ryan and Kris Sterkenburg. More...

Holland, Mich. artist Susan Keen looks to the landscape then translates it into an abstraction of brilliant color and shape. An exhibition of her acrylic paintings opens at Center Gallery Friday witha6p.m.reception. Keen paints from her imagination. More...

Name: Kara Rice. Town or township of residence: Solon Township. Resident of county since: I moved here when I was 5, so 13 years. More...

As the adage goes: “Everything old is new again.” And so it is in the county Register of Deeds office which is now in possession of an index of tracts dating back to 1854. More...

A 27-year-old Honor woman has pleaded guilty in a plea agreement to attempted larceny from a motor vehicle. Mackenzie W. Blodgett, 11141 Honor Hwy. More...

Last Thursday, 9:31 a.m. — Centerville Township — Caller reports trouble with nearby residents harassing golfers. Last Thursday, 10:02 a.m. — Bingham Township — Vehicle parked at the end of road. Ford Contour, beige in color. More...

Sixty-some years ago, Fred Hawley grew potatoes on Stony Point Peninsula, bagged them up and sold them to Tom’s and Oleson’s food markets. More...

August 16: 45th Parallel Polka Band — 1 p.m.at Elements Lounge inside LeelanauSands Casino Cabin Fever — 7 p.m. atBoonedocks More...

Editor’s note: This article is excerpted from Omena — A Place in Time by Amanda Holmes More...

Congratulations to the organizers and all of the volunteers for the Northport Dog Parade and the Northport Wine Festival. It was a great day in town. More...

Addie Kurtz of Maple City celebrated her 95th birthday with family and friends last month at the Blue Bird Restaurant in Leland. The celebration was hosted by her daughter and son-in-law, Cookey and Jerry Currier. More...

An open house in honor of the 90th birthday of former Leland resident Jeanetta Gibson will be held Saturday, Sept. 1. Gibson invites her friends and family to share birthday cake with her from 1 to 4 p.m., Sept. 1 at 8915 E. Fouch Rd. More...

Fairmount Minerals of Chardon, Ohio has been recognized as “Conservation Partner of the Year” by Saving Birds Thru Habitat (SBTH). More...

Egan McGlynn says she was a booster of the 15.5-mile Leelanau Trail years before she officially became an ambassador. The 54-year-old Lake Leelanau woman and fifth-year volunteer with the Traverse Area Recreation and Transportation Trails, Inc. More...

It’s interesting to hear stories about how families came to locate in Leelanau County. The Spörck family has one to tell. More...

“We need your help!” proclaims a sign on the front door of the Leelanau Children’s Center in Northport. It goes on to tell visitors that the lawn needs to be mowed and the garden is getting weedy. More...

Renee Hobbins of Maple City is not just a volunteer for 4-H — the 4-H program has been a way of life for her since childhood. More...

Esther Send can’t earn badges for Boy Scout Troop 131. But she can offer a lot of advice and motivation to make sure each member of the Suttons Bay-based troop is in the best position for rank advancement. More...

Tom and Marnie Sutter are avid recreation folks, into a lot of aerobic activities. On Sunday, the Cleveland Township residents were “working out” as road marshals and cheerleaders. More...