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THE BODARYS
Leelanau seniors fall victim to scam
People often read about scams happening to others in the news, but most think it could never happen to themselves, let alone, anyone they know like a family member or friend. Al, 77 and Kathy, 73, Bodary, a retired Leelanau County couple, were the unsuspecting victims of a recent social media scam that defrauded them out of their life savings, leaving them completely depleted. 04/24/2024 04:43 PM
The barge, currently situated partly on state-owned Lake Michigan bottomlands and partly on private land north of Suttons Bay, was towed ashore last year following the issuance of seven criminal charges against Balcom in June.
Barge owner pleads
Traverse City resident, Donald Balcom, 89, admitted guilt in the 13th Circuit Court in Leelanau County Monday to a felony charge related to the repeated sinking of a barge in Lake Michigan. The charge, ruled on by Charles Hamlyn, pertains to the discharge of injurious substances into the state’s waters, a twoyear felony. 04/24/2024 04:43 PM
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The Glen Lake Library in Empire will host a smartphone camera workshop by Wayne Pope on Thursday, May 9 at 7 p.m. Pope will show how to make best use of these handy devices, covering common tools and techniques for both iPhone and Android devices. 04/24/2024 04:43 PM
The spicy bacon breakfast burrito is a restaurant week menu special item at New Bohemian Cafe available from April 27-May5. The business will also have deals on items like a honey almond latte for $5, a breakfast deal that includes any breakfast burrito and a drip coffee or cold brew for $...
Restaurant Week starts Friday
A number of eateries throughout the county are preparing to dish out varying specials for restaurant week starting as early as Friday. Glen Lake Restaurant Week starts on April 26 through May 4, while Northport- Omena Restaurant Week is set for April 27 to May 5. 04/24/2024 04:43 PM
An entrance into the north building of Suttons Bay Public Schools is pictured, one of several currently not in use by students in the district. Enterprise photo by Meakalia Previch-Liu
Suttons Bay bond election draws near, May 7
Voters in the Suttons Bay Public School district will head to the polls on May 7 for a special election to vote on an $18.34 million bond proposal for facility improvements. Suttons Bay School Superintendent Casey Petz said the bond proposal passage would allow the district to address issues related to “campus safety and security, energy utilization and management, replacement of boilers, and removal and replacement of infrastructure that is outdated, reached the end of its expected service life, or in a state of disrepair.” “Specifically, the bond proposal seeks approval to tear down and replace the existing middle school gym on the north end of campus,” Petz said in an email. 04/24/2024 04:43 PM
Suttons Bay resident Sequetta Brand has been undergoing dialysis three times a week for the last several months after discovering that she would need a kidney transplant. A quit raffle is currently open for people to purchase tickets to help offset Brand’s medical and household expenses wh...
Quilt raffle fundraiser to benefit S-B resident
A quilt raffle organized by Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa (GTB) community members was created this month to help offset a Suttons Bay woman’s medical expenses and unexpected need for a kidney transplant. 04/24/2024 04:43 PM
Officials from the county and Leelanau Township met at the government center Tuesday in hopes of putting construction of a new telecommunications tower in the northern part of the county back on track. Enterprise photo by Zachary Marano
Tower subject of May 9 hearing
Officials from the county and Leelanau Township met at the government center Tuesday in hopes of putting construction of a new telecommunications tower in the northern part of the county back on track. They agreed that the next step was holding a public hearing on the project at the soonest possible Leelanau Township Planning Commission meeting, which is going to be at 7 p.m. 04/24/2024 04:43 PM
Candidates file as deadline looms
Candidates file as deadline looms
Less than a week before the deadline to file as a candidate for the August Primary, there’s a noticeable lack on interest from the county’s most populated areas. As of 4 p.m. 04/17/2024 05:24 PM
Snowfall contest winners announced
Snowfall contest winners announced
Following a less than snow-filled winter season, the annual Leelanau Enterprise snowfall contest came to a close on Tuesday, with the first place winner announced as Bruce Wallis of Suttons Bay. Wallis guessed 60 inches for the total snowfall in the 2023-24 winter season, and will receive a $200 prize. 04/17/2024 05:24 PM
Liz (Shimek) Moeggenberg was picked 18th in the 2006 WNBA draft after a successful college career at Michigan State. Enterprise file photo
Hometown hoopster reflects on WNBA
Liz Shimek was not a household name in Chicago when she played two seasons for the Sky. And there was no big WNBA signing bonus waiting for the 18th pick in the 2006 draft, who happened to be a Michigan State forward that led the Spartans to the NCAA women’s finals. 04/17/2024 05:24 PM
Leland harbormaster Jeremy Anderson and Jim Munoz began dredging the mouth of the Leland River this week. This is a view from above. Courtesy photo
Leland harbormaster Jeremy Anderson and Jim Munoz
Leland harbormaster Jeremy Anderson and Jim Munoz began dredging the mouth of the Leland River this week. 04/17/2024 05:24 PM
Work on the walkways in Fishtown is underway, prepping for the upcoming summer season. Enterprise photo by Amy Hubbell
Co. Brd. increases salaries for ‘25
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners voted to increase their yearly salaries by 60% and their per diems by over 70% at their regular session on Tuesday, starting in 2025. This pay increase — their first in two-and-ahalf decades — is intended in part to attract younger people to some soon-tobe- vacant seats on the county board. The salary for county commissioners increased from $5,000 to $8,000 and the salary of the county board chairman increased from $7,700 to $10,000 starting next year. Their per diem pay — fixed payments for attending meetings and conferences — also increased from $40 to $70 for a half day of work and from $70 to $120 for a full day, also starting in 2025. 04/17/2024 05:24 PM
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