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Effie Ranger, foreground, and Christine Talgo clipping and packing cherries in 16 quart crates at the Julius Brace orchard in 1915. Courtesy photo

Leelanau Twp. growers lead the county in cherry production

The following is an excerpt from “A History of Leelanau Township,” published by the Leelanau Township Historical Writers Group. In 1853 on Nov. 07/17/2024 05:06 PM

LEELANAU HISTORY

LEELANAU HISTORY

The Leelanau County Road Commission this week heeded the call of constituents who urged them to “litigate, don’t mediate” a dispute over Lake Michigan shoreline access at the end of Reynolds Street in Leland. The Road Commission voted 3-0 Monday evening “to continue with a litigation strategy as recommended by our attorney and discussed during our closed session regarding the Reynolds Street legal proceedings.” 07/17/2024 05:06 PM

Downtown Northport bathroom project approved

Downtown Northport bathroom project approved

Residents and visitors in the village of Northport will soon have a new portable public restroom option to utilize in the downtown area starting as soon as this month. Northport Village Council trustees voted unanimously at its regular meeting last Thursday to authorize up to $7,500 to have rental portable bathrooms installed downtown. 07/17/2024 05:06 PM

Bay Front Park in Northport offers views of the waters leading into Grand Traverse Bay. Enterprise photo by Meakalia Previch-Liu

Bay Front Park in Northport offers views of the waters leading into Grand Traverse Bay. 07/17/2024 05:06 PM

Npt. Village Council approves bid for 4th St. drain modifications

Npt. Village Council approves bid for 4th St. drain modifications

The Village of Northport approved a bid contract of $14,800 to Kal Excavating to address 4th Street drain modifications permitted by EGLE (the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy). Dyer noted in his manager’s report that the village received three responses to their Request for Proposal (RFP) from Kal Excavating, Popp Excavating, and Team Elmers. 07/17/2024 05:06 PM

We asked Leelanau Township treasurer candidates the following questions:

We asked Leelanau Township treasurer candidates the following questions:

1.) With the retirement of Denise Dunn comes a loss of more than 25 years of experience. This leaves big shoes to fill. If elected, what experience will you bring to the position of Leelanau Township treasurer? 07/17/2024 05:06 PM

SZARKOWSKI

2 Democrats seek Leelanau Twp. treasurer’s post

Two Democrats are seeking their party’s nomination for the post of Leelanau Township treasurer. Linda Szarkowski, owner of Green Spirit Living Microgreens, is the coordinator for the Leelanau Farmers Markets. 07/17/2024 05:06 PM

We asked Solon supervisor candidates the following questions:

We asked Solon supervisor candidates the following questions:

1.) The township recreation committee has become re-energized and has a lot of ideas about how to improve recreational opportunities for residents and visitors in Solon Township. The blueprint for future recreation is the township park master plan, updated in 2023. 07/17/2024 05:06 PM

COMEAUX

Lautner challenged for supervisor post

Two incumbent township supervisors are being challenged by members of their own political party. In Solon Township Supervisor Jim Lautner is pitted against former fire chief Chris Comeaux for the Republican nomination. 07/17/2024 05:06 PM

We asked Kasson supervisor candidates the following questions:

We asked Kasson supervisor candidates the following questions:

1.) Kasson Township is investigating construction of a new fire station near the intersection of Burdickville and Coleman roads. What are the pros and cons of establishing a new station to serve residents in the southwest portion of the 4 - township department? Is this needed? 07/17/2024 05:06 PM

JULIAN

Incumbent, Julian, challenged by Noonan

Kasson Township has two candidates seeking the Republican nomination for township supervisor. Greg Julian, the incumbent, will face challenger Ryan “Buzzy” Noonan for the Republican nomination. 07/17/2024 05:06 PM

Multiple county-wide ballot proposal

Multiple county-wide ballot proposal

County voters will decide the fate of three extra-voted millage proposals in the August Primary election. Two proposals on the ballot that would impact residents, young and old — an early childhood service millage and a millage to support county senior services. 07/17/2024 05:06 PM

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