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Townships go to voters for millages

Townships go to voters for millages

Six township are going to voters next month with ballot proposals covering everything from fire protection to library services. Four of the six are for fire/ rescue services. 07/17/2024 05:06 PM

Bonfires must be extinguished with water and not buried. Stock photo

Bonfires charcoal litters beaches

The family tradition of beach fires on Leelanau beaches are popular, but the charcoal left is a sore sight for the pristine shoreline. “Beach fires, I don’t believe have increased. 07/17/2024 05:06 PM

Interns gain valuable experience in G-A

Interns at Cherry Republic help shape the popular local businesses online identity through marketing and graphic design. Grace Marshall, Julia Roberts, and Molli Roberts have been handling the internship tasks that will help them move along in their career. 07/17/2024 05:06 PM

Leland Twp. OKs character zoning amendment

Leland Twp. OKs character zoning amendment

Amendments to the township zoning ordinance changing lot coverage in residential districts were approved unanimously by the Leland Township Board on July 8. The board, with trustee Mariann Kirch absent, approved the amendment. 07/17/2024 05:06 PM

Members of Suttons Bay High School’s Class of 1955 recently held a reunion

Members of Suttons Bay High School’s Class of 1955 recently held a reunion

Members of Suttons Bay High School’s Class of 1955 recently held a reunion. Pictured from left are: Stuart Whittaker, Harley Smith and John A. Korson of Suttons Bay; Verlyn (Irish) Penrod, Acme, Delores (Youker) Lada Davidson and Bob Martinson of Suttons Bay. Classmate Michael Bolan of Suttons Bay was unable to attend. The following class members are deceased: Laurie Stroh/Kohler, Bernard Kohler and Bill Roubal of Suttons Bay; Marilyn Fuller and Edward Becker of Traverse City; Donna (Wolf) Korson of Wisconsin and John W. Korson of Arizona. 07/17/2024 05:06 PM

Grant to partially fund marina improvements

Grant to partially fund marina improvements

The Suttons Bay Village Council officially accepted a $406,016 grant through the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Waterways Program at their Monday meeting, to be used on improvements at the village marina. 07/17/2024 05:06 PM

Lions Club chicken dinner in Empire

Lions Club chicken dinner in Empire

traffic, but still quite a few visitors enjoying our area. The Empire Lions Club will have their annual Chicken Dinner which is really called “The Empire Anchor Day Chicken Dinner” on Saturday from 1 to 7 p.m. 07/17/2024 05:06 PM

Sidewalk extension OK’d for Herman Park

Sidewalk extension OK’d for Herman Park

Improvements at Herman Park in Suttons Bay Township continue to be a source of controversy, as the township’s park and recreation committee is disagreeing with a contractor about the placement of a sidewalk leading to the dog park. The township board took action at their July 10 meeting, accepting the contractor’s recommendation. 07/17/2024 05:06 PM

Pets campaign for Omena mayor post

Pets campaign for Omena mayor post

It’s a horse race for Mayor of Omena! Voting ends at 5 p.m. today so don’t delay. The front runners as of this past Monday showcased the diverse field of candidates. The top candidates included Lucky Bosco, an equine; three felines – Topsy and Turvy Stephenson, running as co-Mayor, and Porsche McKee; two canines, Emmie Tomlinson and Ruby Emmert; and one caprine, Sandra Day G.O.A.T, an Angora goat. But it’s still anyone’s race to win, and the other 12 candidates are campaigning hard. 07/17/2024 05:06 PM

Ready, set, go: 5Ks and fun runs galore

Ready, set, go: 5Ks and fun runs galore

“Fish, Fish, Hooray.” The Fishtown 5K will be held in Leland on Saturday at 9 a.m. starting and finishing in the heart of Fishtown. 07/17/2024 05:06 PM

Millage sought for advanced life support

Millage sought for advanced life support

The Elmwood Township board voted 4-2 at their July 8 meeting to put a new millage proposal on the November ballot. This would ask Elmwood Township residents to pass a millage of 1.2 mills, to bring in approximately $550,000 in property taxes, to upgrade the township’s fire and rescue department from basic to advanced life support (ALS). 07/17/2024 05:06 PM

B-Side Growlers on tap

B-Side Growlers on tap

The Glen Arbor Arts Center welcomes back the B-Side Growlers, an inventive, engaging acoustic trio from Grand Rapids. This open air, Manitou Music concert takes place August 17, 5 to 7 p.m. 07/17/2024 05:06 PM

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