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Hendricks prevails in Empire Twp.

Hendricks prevails in Empire Twp.

Empire Township has a new supervisor. Retired physician David Hendricks topped incumbent supervisor Carl (Bucky) Noonan 576-398, garnering 60% of votes. 11/06/2024 09:18 PM

State Representative Betsy Coffia addresses the crowd at the Leelanau Democrats’ election watch party at the V.I. Grill in Suttons Bay in the evening of Election Day. The party was well attended by Democrat county commissioners, township trustees, and a road commissioner candidate, as well...

State Representative Betsy Coffia

State Representative Betsy Coffia addresses the crowd at the Leelanau Democrats’ election watch party at the V.I. Grill in Suttons Bay in the evening of Election Day. The party was well attended by Democrat county commissioners, township trustees, and a road commissioner candidate, as well as many of the volunteers who assisted with their campaigns. 11/06/2024 09:18 PM

VFW member and Vietnam War veteran Gene Kelly, shown at his home in Suttons Bay Township,, will provide the keynote address for the Veteran’s Day ceremony scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. Monday at the Post 7731 VFW Hall in Lake Leelanau. Enterprise photo by Alan Campbell

Gene Kelly featured Veterans Day speaker

During the Vietnam War, Gene Kelly didn’t sleep in a bed for 11 months. That was among the least viperous of challenges he faced during a war that split the nation. 11/06/2024 09:18 PM

Veterans Day Monday

Veterans Day Monday

Veterans Day, held on Nov. 11 to mark the end of “the war to end all wars,” will offer at least three events within and near Leelanau County to honor those who served. 11/06/2024 09:18 PM

Clint Mitchell wins race for Leland Township supervisor

Clint Mitchell wins race for Leland Township supervisor

In one of the most competitive township races in the county, Leland Township trustee Clint Mitchell won the vote for supervisor against incumbent Susan Och on Nov. 5. According to Leelanau County unofficial general election results, approximately 725 votes were cast for Mitchell (54.39%), which was 121 more votes than Och’s 604 votes (45.31%). There were a total of four write-in votes (0.30%). 11/06/2024 09:18 PM

Glen Lake seniors Kyra Lamb (left), Sully Seymour (middle) and Noah Scott (right) participate in a mock election Monday. Enterprise photo by Brian Freiberger

Lakers hold mock election

With spirited debates and thorough research, Glen Lake High School students got a firsthand look at the electoral process through a full-day, schoolwide mock political convention Monday. The convention aimed to promote civic engagement and understanding of the political process, especially for seniors who are eligible to vote this year. 11/06/2024 09:18 PM

GL passes bond; McNitt, Flanagan claim seats

GL passes bond; McNitt, Flanagan claim seats

Glen Lake School board members were sitting on the edge of their seats Tuesday night as the Lakers found out the fate of an $8 million bond to improve school facilities. The voters made their decision with a 54.94% yes, compared to 45.06% no. 11/06/2024 09:18 PM

The annual Toys for Tots campaign began this week when volunteer Sharon Husted and her cohorts distributed collection boxes throughout the county. Enterprise photo by Amy Hubbell

The annual Toys for Tots campaign

The annual Toys for Tots campaign began this week when volunteer Sharon Husted and her cohorts distributed collection boxes throughout the county. 11/06/2024 09:18 PM

Co. Board reviews TIF proposal, senior services funding

Co. Board reviews TIF proposal, senior services funding

After five budget work sessions in late September and October, the Leelanau County board of commissioners is preparing to adopt its 2025 budget. Over the course of these sessions, the board discussed revenues and expenses for the senior services department, a possible tax increment financing (TIF) district, next year’s capital projects, and more. 11/06/2024 09:18 PM

A Leelanau County family is pictured together during an activity in a previous Parenting Communties’ Families Together session. Courtesy photo

‘Families Together’ program begins this month

Parenting Communities of Leelanau County will resume its “Families Together” sessions starting this month, giving those interested an opportunity to gather and explore topics related to early childhood development. 11/06/2024 09:18 PM

Autumn Kirby (at left), Glen Arbor Arts Center office manager, and Audrey Luksch (right), associate director at the Friendship Community Center and LIFT Teen Center, are pictured with some of the art kits that can be donated to students in the LIFT program at Glen Lake School this season....

G-L students receive art kits

Thanks to a new initiative to donate art kits to local youth in Leelanau County, Glen Lake middle school students will have the opportunity to further explore their creativity and artistic expression outside of the classroom setting and at home. 11/06/2024 09:18 PM

Poppy Things is a cornerstone of Suttons Bay shops since opening in fall 2019. Photo courtesy of Courtney Kent Photography

In a town known for its beauty and resilience, Chelsey Skowronski’s shop, Poppy Things, has weathered the pandemic and emerged stronger than ever, with a loyal customer base and a vision that’s only grown bigger. Skowronski is a mother, business owner, maker, and curator. 11/06/2024 09:18 PM

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