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Hoekstra, O'Non compete for drain commissioner job

Hoekstra, O'Non compete for drain commissioner job

Since longtime Leelanau County Drain Commissioner Steve Christensen is not running for reelection, the position is up for grabs and voters will decide in the general election who will serve in the role. This year, two candidates, Democrat Faith Hoekstra is running against Republican Timothy O’Non for the job. Despite efforts to reach Hoekstra regarding her candidacy, she did not respond by the time of publication. 10/23/2024 06:26 PM

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Noonan challenged for supervisor post

Empire Township Supervisor Carl “Bucky” Noonan is being challenged by Democrat nominee David Hendricks. Noonan is a Glen Lake graduate; previous owner of Grumpy’s Market and a past member of Glen Lake Fire and Rescue. 10/23/2024 06:26 PM

Bob Wheeler of Omena had to be quick to capture a picture of a bobcat near his home.

Bob Wheeler of Omena

Bob Wheeler of Omena had to be quick to capture a picture of a bobcat near his home. 10/23/2024 06:26 PM

Adding woody debris to your shoreline such as these cedars placed in South Lake Leelanau will improve the lake’s fishery while serving to protect the shoreline from erosion. Photo courtesy of the Lake Leelanau Lake Association

‘Woody debris’ encouraged

The open, sandy beaches of Lake Leelanau may be ideal for swimming, they are poor deterrents for erosion. And they’re no friend to walleye fishermen. 10/23/2024 06:26 PM

Election test 100% accurate

Election test 100% accurate

The Leelanau County Election Commission held a public accuracy test ahead of the Nov. 5 presidential election at the government center Oct. 10/23/2024 06:26 PM

Empire clerk, treasurer given notice

Empire clerk, treasurer given notice

The Village of Empire President Sue Palmer informed Empire Clerk Derith Smith and Treasurer Alacia Acton through a letter that they are not going to be reappointed to their position when their term ends Nov. 20. 10/23/2024 06:26 PM

Temperatures in the high 70s, low 80s provided an opportunity for one last swim in Lake Leelanau Monday. Pictured on a south Lake Leelanau beach are siblings and cousins Lucia Bean, Blaise Bean, Hazel Bean, Bella Bean, Rex Bean; Nola Rexroat, Jozie Rexroat, Avery Rexroat and Wolfgang Morio...

Temperatures in the high 70s, low 80s

Temperatures in the high 70s, low 80s provided an opportunity for one last swim in Lake Leelanau Monday. 10/23/2024 06:26 PM

Cooler temps expected after dry spell

Cooler temps expected after dry spell

Cooler temperatures in Leelanau with chances of rain showers are on tap for the days ahead and into the weekend after an unseasonably warm period of dry weather lingered for the first part of the week. 10/23/2024 06:26 PM

Magnus Goodell, son of Matt and Nora Goodell of Lake Leelanau, was in awe of Santa Claus at the Light Up Leland celebration in 2023 that kicked off the holiday season. Courtesy photo

Community comes together for Leland holiday lights

Thanks to community members that rallied in support of a small town’s most magical time of year, Leland’s holiday lights will be up sparkling and shining bright once again in November. Much like a Christmas miracle, members of the community, whether they were Leelanau County residents or belonged to the Leland Chamber of Commerce, donated enough funds last week and over the weekend to meet the Monday deadline for securing a holiday lights display this season. 10/23/2024 06:26 PM

A deed for the Munnecke Room has been transferred from Leland Township to the Leland Library. Enterprise photo by Amy Hubbell

Leland Twp. OKs Munnecke Room transfer to library

The Leland Township board voted 4-1 to approve the deed transfer of the Munnecke room to Leland Township Library at its regular meeting on Oct. 14. 10/23/2024 06:26 PM

Elmwood looks to join Cedar Fire, Rescue

Elmwood looks to join Cedar Fire, Rescue

Elmwood Township officials are in talks to join Cedar Area Fire and Rescue (CAFR), an emergency services department that already covers four townships in Leelanau County. Township Supervisor Jeff Shaw and the township’s fire chief, Keith Tampa, started the conversation with CAFR some time before the Elmwood Township board’s Oct. 10/16/2024 08:25 PM

S-B OK’s winter coaches

S-B OK’s winter coaches

Appointment of winter coaches and school-sponsored clubs OK’d this week by the Suttons Bay Board of Education. The board approved a slate of winter athletic coaches Monday night. 10/16/2024 08:25 PM

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