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Enterprise has new publisher
Michael Wnek has been named the new publisher of the Leelanau Enterprise. Wnek, whose work history includes print and digital media, will take over for publisher John Elchert, who for the past year has been playing a dual role as Enterprise publisher and chief operating officer of the Enterprise parent group, Blackbird. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM
No money for Leland fireworks
No money for Leland fireworks
Mary Kuntz loves the 4th of July and all the fun that comes with Independence Day. However, one of these activities is in jeopardy. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM
LEWIS
Lewis tapped as interim admin.
Leelanau County’s current administrator, Deb Allen, is set to set down in about two weeks on April 12, leaving the county without its most important nonelected official until a new administrator/ chief financial officer (CFO) is hired. In the intervening period, former Traverse City Mayor Richard Lewis will serve as interim administrator for Leelanau County. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM
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Crane count April 13
The International Crane Foundation and 1,800 volunteers have slated the annual Midwest Crane Count, Saturday, April 13, from 5:30 to 7:30 a.m. The survey takes place in more than 150 counties in seven states including Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Ohio and Minnesota. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM
One historical marker was installed in the fall of 2023 at Brown Bridge Quiet Area in Grand Traverse County. The Brown Bridge “test case” confi rmed that Nuart, the project sign fabricator, installation process works well. The Kchi Wiikwedong Anishinaabe History Project mission is to eleva...
Anishinaabe historical marker location set
Specific locations for two new historical and cultural markers conveying Anishinaabe histories and teachings were approved to be installed in late May or June by Leelanau Township at its regular board meeting this month. One of the markers will appear at Peterson Park, and the other would be located at the Omena lakeside park. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM
M.H. Stewart, a small steamer, was sighted many times in the Manitou Passage. Photo courtesy of Leelanau Historical Museum
Surfman remembers favorite fish boat/tug in island passage
The following stories are taken with permission from the book, “The South Manitou Story” by Gerald E. Crowner, who was a surfman at the island Coast Guard station from 1926-28. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM
LEELANAU HISTORY
LEELANAU HISTORY
A plea agreement has been reached in the Angela Rose Schocko case. In 13th Circuit Court Tuesday, Schocko pleaded guilty to one count each of delivery of a controlled substance (Soboxone) and tampering with evidence— both felonies. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM
St. Mary Senior, Kendra Couturier
St. Mary Senior, Kendra Couturier
St. Mary Senior, Kendra Couturier won first place in the Grand Traverse Right to Life and Grand Traverse Teens for Life oratory contest, sponsored the Robert DeVol Memorial. She was awarded $300 for her speech and will now compete at the state competition on May 25 in East Lansing. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM
3 egg hunts and Easter dinner slated
3 egg hunts and Easter dinner slated
Three egg hunts and an Easter community dinner are on tap this holiday weekend throughout the county. The Cedar Polka Fest Foundation will host an Easter Eggstravaganza at 11 a.m. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM
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Britton Wheeler
Britton Wheeler, 15, a ninth grader is carrying on the family tradition as he showed his entrepreneurial spirit by starting Northway Maple Company through his skill of harvesting and boiling the delicious delight. Northway Maple Company has multiple products including maple syrup coated cashews. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM
Photographer to speak at Glen Lake Library
Photographer to speak at Glen Lake Library
The Glen Lake Library in Empire will host a presentation by photographer Christopher Lamb on Friday, April 12 at 7 p.m. Lamb will share examples of his Landscape Astrophotography, combining the beauty of landscape photography with the wonderment of the night sky. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM
MDOT open house ‘25 project April 4
MDOT open house ‘25 project April 4
The Michigan Department of Transportation will hold an open house Thursday, April 4 to discuss plans for the 2025 project on M-72 and M-22 in Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties. The event, scheduled from 4 to 6 p.m. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM
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