Clarity needed for Leland fire personnel
Townships, by their nature, are rarely at the top of their game when handling personnel issues. Full Story
Korson, St. Mary girls claim first win
Chalk up victory No. 1 for Paula Korson in the battle of Leelanau County coaching in-laws. More importantly count St. Full Story
Sheriff won't run again Plans to finish fourth term
The county’s second-longest serving sheriff in history plans to step down at the end of his fourth term on Dec. 31. Full Story
Empire library prepares to deliver books to homebound patrons
The Glen Lake Community Library in Empire will soon offer a delivery service for home bound patrons, thanks to a $3,000 grant from the Leelanau County Commission on Aging. Full Story
RC makes CR 651 resurfacing a priority
The county Road Commission has made resurfacing two miles of County Road 651 from the north end of the bridge over Victoria Creek to Gatzke Road its top priority for 2012 projects. The commission started the new year with two meetings on Jan. 3. Full Story
Finalists selected, role still undefined
A discussion held Tuesday by the County Board of Commissioners provided a preview of the types of conflicts that could derail the tenure of a new county administrator — whoever he or she may be. Full Story
Glen Lake grad the ultra man
Leelanau County native Thomas Burton came home for holidays to visit with family and friends and do some serious training for next month’s Susitna 100 in Anchorage, Alaska. The visiting went off without a hitch. Full Story
Real estate transfers recorded in county - December 22-December 29
December 22 Barbara L. Brown to Barbara L. Brown, Lot 11, Leland Terrace, Leland Township. Susan J. Kopka to Susan J. Kopka, trustee, Section 33, Leelanau Township. James M. and Elizabeth A. Full Story