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Co-chairs Patrice Korson, left, and Mary Lingaur had instrumental parts in the continuation of the Lake Leelanau Street Fair, which is estimated to have brought up to 2,000 people to the community. Enterprise photo by Alan Campbell

L-L Street Fair attracts big crowd

You wouldn’t know it by the number of strollers on Saturday headed up and down Meinrad and Main streets, but a couple months ago the future of the Lake Leelanau Street Fair was in jeopardy. The street fair represents the biggest fundraiser of the year for the Lake Leelanau Community Association. 10/16/2024 08:25 PM

Carol Geiger takes her time painting her families annual Christmas Card Tuesday during a drop-in artist session at the Old Art Building in Leland. Enterprise photo by Brian Freiberger

Art associations celebrate local creativity

The annual Suttons Bay Artisan & Wine Walk will take place under peak fall colors Saturday with over 24 local businesses participating in the in the community event from 5 to 8 p.m. As in previous years, pick up a walking guide at either the north or south end of St. 10/16/2024 08:25 PM

G-L eyes housing options

G-L eyes housing options

The Glen Lake Board of Education is exploring the potential of using its 180acre property on Benzonia Trail in Empire Township for affordable housing development. The proposal, which has been under discussion since spring 2023, aims to address the housing needs in Leelanau County. 10/16/2024 08:25 PM

Disaster declared for county farms

Disaster declared for county farms

In 2024, the state of Michigan saw losses of upward of 75% of their crops after a mild winter that led to a warm and wet season, causing significant insect and disease damage. “This is one tool for farmer across a broader effort ... 10/16/2024 08:25 PM

Counties support bond sale for TVC

Counties support bond sale for TVC

Commissioners from Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties approved the initial step for a nearly $60 million bond sale to help fund a major terminal expansion at Cherry Capital Airport. The Northwest Regional Airport Authority board hosted a joint meeting Monday afternoon with Grand Traverse and Leelanau county commissioners to outline the estimated $112.8 million expansion project, which is scheduled to begin in 2026 and be completed by 2028. 10/16/2024 08:25 PM

State funds sought for road safety

State funds sought for road safety

Leelanau and Grand Traverse County commissioners are requesting state funds to improve an intersection in west Garfield Township, as the area is now seeing enough traffic to pose a safety hazard, according to some officials. 10/16/2024 08:25 PM

The colors of the Leelanau landscape were captured from above the Ted and Tali Lanham home in Centerville Township. Photo courtesy of Jim Schaberg

The colors of the Leelanau landscape

The colors of the Leelanau landscape were captured from above the Ted and Tali Lanham home in Centerville Township. 10/16/2024 08:25 PM

Corrections:

In a story about the Oct. 1 Cherry Pie Debate which appeared last week, the name of the news director at IPR was misspelled. 10/09/2024 05:51 PM

Indigenous Peoples’ Day activities at OAB/Library

Indigenous Peoples’ Day activities at OAB/Library

The public is invited to join the Leland Cultural Campus for an afternoon of activities centered around honoring and sharing the culture and art of the local Anishinaabek on Monday, from 12:30 to 4 p.m., marking Indigenous Peoples’ Day. 10/09/2024 05:51 PM

Church to host seniors

Church to host seniors

The Leelanau Community Church will host its 31st annual Harvest Dinner for senior citizens Saturday, Oct. 19. 10/09/2024 05:51 PM

Best wishes on retirement, Monte

Best wishes on retirement, Monte

Well. Here it is folks, the last three-day weekend for a while, however we are able to enjoy decent weather and the ability to get out and about without the crowds. 10/09/2024 05:51 PM

Jet ski operators cited by National Park Service

Jet ski operators cited by National Park Service

Two jet ski operators and a passenger who learned the hard way that the Manitou Passage can quickly turn dangerous are facing multiple citations from the National Park Service. The operators and a passenger had planned to camp on the island after beaching their craft Saturday morning at Dimmicks Point only to have the weather turn on them. 10/09/2024 05:51 PM

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