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Raises OK’d, trail discussion in Cleveland
Raises OK’d, trail discussion in Cleveland
The Cleveland Township Board held its annual meeting Saturday mainly to approve salaries for elected officials, but the well-attended event also served as an opportunity for township Supervisor Tim Stein and others to catch residents up on upcoming millage proposals, road projects, the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail expansion, and the countywide broadband initiative. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM
Quiet annual meeting in Solon
Quiet annual meeting in Solon
Two residents encouraged the Solon Township Board during Saturday’s annual meeting to think “longterm” rather than “short term” when it comes to the township. “There needs to be a 5 to 10-year plan for the community,” former fire chief Chris Comeaux said. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM
Unsolicited raises OK’d
Unsolicited raises OK’d
Salary increases totaling $4,300 were adopted Saturday as part of the 2024-2025 Kasson Township budget. The township supervisor’s position was increased by $700 to the coming fiscal year, which was included in the proposed budget, bringing compensation for the post to $14,450. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM
Clerk gets raise in Empire Twp.
Clerk gets raise in Empire Twp.
Empire Township hosted its annual meeting on Saturday covering salary resolutions, a fire department report, and a library report. Empire Township clerk Christine Neiswonger received a raise from $34,000 to $42,000. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM
MSU jazz orchestra to perform in Suttons Bay Saturday
MSU jazz orchestra to perform in Suttons Bay Saturday
Leelanau County residents are in for a musically entertaining treat Saturday — The Michigan State University (MSU) Jazz Orchestra will perform on stage with Grammynominated pianist Bobby Floyd at the Suttons Bay High School auditorium at 3 p.m. There will also be a free open rehearsal for students and community members from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM
Former T-C mayor in talks for admin. position
Former T-C mayor in talks for admin. position
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners interviewed five candidates to fill the role of interim county administrator between current Administrator Deb Allen’s departure on April 12 and the approval of a permanent replacement, which the county’s consultant Chet Janik hopes to complete by the week of May 27. 03/20/2024 05:09 PM
Mike Young and Joe Hess uses a trenching machine, which creates a narrow and deep channel for fiber optic cables to be installed under the Lake Leelanau Narrows. Enterprise photo by Brian Freiberger
Fiber cable laid below narrows
Fiber optic crews are working on laying cable beneath the Lake Leelanau narrows that will provide the missing piece to the long awaited Leelanau County Broadband project. “That is a big milestone, that is what’s needed to reach northern Michigan (Leelanau County),” said Chris Scherrer, Leelanau County broadband project manager. 03/20/2024 05:09 PM
Enterprise takes Newspaper of the Year
Enterprise takes Newspaper of the Year
The Leelanau Enterprise won 50 awards and was named Newspaper of the Year for a seventh-straight year by the Michigan Press Association. “I am so proud of the good work of the entire team at the Enterprise. 03/20/2024 05:09 PM
Northport approves social district
Northport approves social district
The Village of Northport is the first municipality in the tri-county area of Leelanau, Benzie, and Grand Traverse to establish a social district after village council trustees unanimously approved a resolution at its regular board meeting last Thursday. 03/20/2024 05:09 PM
Four students from Northport Public School were chosen to participate in the Michigan Honors Band for middle school. The students from left to right are: Jack Scripps, Ada Wetherbee, Jazmyne Bressette, and Elsie Purdy Teahen. The event took place in Kalkaska on March 12 and concluded with...
Four students from Northport Public School were chosen to participate in the Michigan Honors Band for middle school
Four students from Northport Public School were chosen to participate in the Michigan Honors Band for middle school. The students from left to right are: Jack Scripps, Ada Wetherbee, Jazmyne Bressette, and Elsie Purdy Teahen. The event took place in Kalkaska on March 12 and concluded with an evening concert. The students worked with Dr. Mary Land from Central Michigan University. 03/20/2024 05:09 PM
Northport Public School students (from left to right) Charlotte Murphy, Arya Cavendish, and Pierson Humphrey are pictured with Leelanau Township Library Poetry Month Chair Alison Arthur and library assistant Marie Gaspari during open mic night last year. Courtesy photo
Leelanau Twp. Library to celebrate national poetry month
In celebration of national poetry month, Leelanau Township Library will host five events every Tuesday in April centered around all things poetry, giving the public an opportunity to learn about the art of spoken word from various creatives in the area and from around the country. 03/20/2024 05:09 PM
The Glen Arbor Arts Center new executive director Scott Bouma. Courtesy photo
GAAC appoints Bouma as director
The Glen Arbor Arts Center has a new executive director as Scott Bouma was named to the role last week. “I do have a lot of institutional knowledge and history with the organization that I can rely on to help me in this position,” Bouma said. 03/20/2024 05:09 PM
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