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G-A couple marks 60 years

Carl and Judith (Meloche) McBride of Glen Arbor are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary today. The couple was married May 23, 1964 at Christ Church Cranbrook in Bloomfield Hills. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM

4-H archery offered

4-H archery offered

The Leelanau 4-H Archery Club, led by state-certified 4-H leader Allison Marion and teen leader Luella Marion, is now taking registrations for archery for youth ages 8 through 19 (with birthdates on or before January 1, 2024. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM

‘Discover Fishing’ event set for June 1

‘Discover Fishing’ event set for June 1

Discovery Pier just celebrated the completion of its first phrase of improvements including new perimeter pathways, paved parking, fishing area railing, shade structure, and event pavilion. Discovery Center & Pier will host its second annual Discover Fishing at the Pier program Friday, June 1. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM

Alsip, Stier win Walleye Tourn.

Alsip, Stier win Walleye Tourn.

Frequent winners in the Lake Leelanau Narrows Resort walleye tournament did it again. Cal Stier and Greg Alsip took home the top prize money, although this time it was close. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM

Lake Shore Drive closed for project

Lake Shore Drive closed for project

The drive from Cedar to Lake Leelanau will take a little longer through next week, and vice versa. South Lake Shore Drive, which connects the two unincorporated villages, will be closed to all traffic just south of St. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM

Mike Hansen and Ed Gillie placed third in the tournament, and won prize money for catching the biggest walleye. Courtesy photo

Spring fishing going swimmingly

Headed out fishing in Leelanau County over Memorial Day weekend? Excluding effects of weather — sunny or cloudy, east or west wind — the timing seems to be teeing up for a good day on the water. As evidence, consider results of the Lake Leelanau Narrows Resort Walleye Tournament held Saturday. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM

Pat Kolarik and Ed Martin may not have won the walleye tournament, but they were happy with a net-full of jumbo walleyes caught in south Lake Leelanau. Courtesy photo

Last summer to ‘shoot the tubes’

“Shoot the tubes” has been a battle cry for Crystal River kayakers for decades. But this will be the last summer for the relatively benign adventure, the result of another unglamorous project taken on by an organization that gets little credit for its blue collar approach to conservation. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM

Grant to help fund new public restrooms in Suttons Bay

Grant to help fund new public restrooms in Suttons Bay

The village of Suttons Bay is getting a little financial help to tackle one of the top priorities in its updated marina master plan. The Village Council Monday approved an updated master plan for the marina back in March. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM

Deadline for poetry contest

Deadline for poetry contest

The Empire Asparagus Festival is accepting poem submissions for the Empire Asparagus Festival’s “Ode to Asparagus” poetry contest. Poems must be submitted by May 31 online at info@glenlakelibrary. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM

Elmwood taps new harbormaster

Elmwood taps new harbormaster

Elmwood Township Marina’s new harbormaster, Dan Jenuwine, introduced himself to the township board at their May regular meeting. He is replacing previous Harbormaster Pete Moon, who stepped down in March to pursue work in the private sector. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM

Leelanau Twp. misses ballot deadline

Leelanau Twp. misses ballot deadline

Despite Leelanau Township board members passing language for two renewal millages, the emergency services and general fund, at its regular meeting May 14, it did not meet the deadline for filing with the county to appear on the August primary election ballot. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM

Improving County Government Openness

Improving County Government Openness

“Power corrupts, and there is nothing more corrupting than power exercised in secret.” National Public Radio journalist Daniel Schorr Some residents, including some commissioners, have questioned the motive behind a complaint filed by a Leelanau County citizen alleging that a task force established by the County Board was continually violating the Open Meetings Act. In fact, even a reporter assigned to cover the story offered a strange commentary for someone with the task of watchdogging local government. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM

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