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Leelanau County Deputy Clerk Lynndell Drzewiecki and Kasson Township Shiree Nelson and Jon Hurst count early voting ballots Tuesday night at the Government Center in Lake Leelanau. Enterprise photo by Brian Freiberger
Davis tops Palmer by 4 votes
The Village of Empire had the closest race out of all county elections Tuesday as former President Dan Davis edged incumbent Sue Palmer 154 to 150. The winning margin of .97% had a close four vote finish with two write-in votes casted. 11/06/2024 09:18 PM
CONLEY
Conley tops McMillan in Lee. Twp.
Barbara Conley won the race for Leelanau Township Supervisor on Tuesday with approximately 882 votes (58.88%) against incumbent Mike McMillan, who earned 612 votes (40.85%), according to Leelanau County unofficial general election results. “I am grateful to Leelanau Township voters for this opportunity and will work hard with residents to make Leelanau Township the best it can be,” Conley said. 11/06/2024 09:18 PM
ROBBINS
County Board goes blue
The Democrats will retain their majority hold on the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners for another four years, according to the unofficial election results on leelanau.gov. All seven commissioner seats were contested in this year’s election, and six of them went to the Democrat candidates. 11/06/2024 09:18 PM
The Leelanau Republican Party gathered at the Friendship Center in Suttons Bay Tuesday for a watch party of the state and federal elections, while waiting to hear their fate in various local elections. Enterprise photo by Brian Freiberger
The Leelanau Republican Party
The Leelanau Republican Party gathered at the Friendship Center in Suttons Bay Tuesday for a watch party of the state and federal elections, while waiting to hear their fate in various local elections. 11/06/2024 09:18 PM
Northport School seeking adult mentors
Northport School seeking adult mentors
Northport Public School (NPS) is seeking adult mentors for students in grades 6-12 to assist in a new program that aims to foster meaningful relationships between students and adults. The district’s “secondary mentoring program” gives people the opportunity to essentially connect with a young person and make a difference in their life. 10/30/2024 05:31 PM
BORKOVICH
Sheriff deputies to monitor polling places
Leelanau County Sheriff Mike Borkovich reached out to the newspaper to share that the county sheriff’s office will have officers present at every precinct’s polling places Tuesday. He says their main goal is preventing public disorder. 10/30/2024 05:31 PM
2 blood drive dates
2 blood drive dates
Two Versiti blood drives are scheduled in the county in November. The League of Women Voters-Leelanau County and Suttons Bay Community Church will host a blood drive Thursday, Nov. 10/30/2024 05:31 PM
Charlie Drow dressed as a pirate for Lake Leelanau St. Mary trunk-ortreat event Friday. Enterprise photo by Mike Anderson
Charlie Drow
Charlie Drow dressed as a pirate for Lake Leelanau St. Mary trunk-ortreat event Friday. 10/30/2024 05:31 PM
BATA offers rides for voters
BATA offers rides for voters
The “dog ate my homework” excuse doesn’t work on Election Day, but the Bay Area Transportation Authority (BATA) will help you overcome transportation difficulties to cast your ballot on time. “If (your polling place) is not along our routes, we do have our Link Service, which is our door-to-door service,” explained Eric Lingaur, spokesperson for BATA. 10/30/2024 05:31 PM
Large burlap blankets block sunlight to Eurasian watermilfoil (EWM), an invasive located in Lake Leelanau. Enterprise file photo
LLLA reports successful field season
With the 2024 field season now wrapped up as of August, the Lake Leelanau Lake Association (LLLA) reports that not only was it very successful in the fight against invasive Eurasian watermilfoil (EWM), but they have also taken away a lot of useful non-chemical methods to continue protecting the area in the future. 10/30/2024 05:31 PM
Cleveland road project done
Cleveland road project done
Work on East Traverse Lake Road was completed early in October. Cleveland Township has been improving this road over the last two years through cost-share agreements with the County Road Commission, where the Road Commission covers a portion of the costs. 10/30/2024 05:31 PM
Chef Eric Nittolo is pictured making a dish while telling one of his many stories in the kitchen during the first pilot episode of the Online series “Eric Nittolo: Kitchen Renegade.” Courtesy photo
‘Kitchen Renegade’ with Eric Nittolo takes viewers on culinary journey
A new show featuring local chef Eric Nittolo invites people to explore his passions — whether that be cooking in the kitchen, traveling to other countries, or just meeting with friends and family to talk about all things food. 10/30/2024 05:31 PM

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