Each year, the Enterprise offers a recap of community news, reflecting life in Leelanau County. The following is a compilation of the paper's front page news for the second half of the year as summarized by the editorial staff.
July 3
From Empire to Cathead Point, Greilickville to Good Harbor, Leelanau will be decked out in red, white and blue to mark the 249th anniversary of American independence. *** Leelanau County’s reputation as the county in the state free of big-box, discount variety stores will continue … for now. An amendment which will functionally zones out these stores in Cleveland Township becomes effective July 10. The Cleveland Township Board recently adopted an amendment to Section 8.05 in the Business I and Business II districts, limiting lot coverage to 50% and the maximum size of nonresidential buildings at 5,000 square fee. *** Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Tuesday an ongoing investigation into Twin Flames Universe (TFU), an organization founded and operated by Jeff and Shaleia Divine of Suttons Bay. The couple and their highly controversial TFU practices gained notoriety in recent years through various documentaries, with many characterizing them as a controlling cult. *** They’ve done their part. Now they need help. Members of VFW Post 7731 have launched an $800,000 fundraising campaign to support an update of the hall which has been at the center of the Lake Leelanau community for generations.
