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Leelanau ready to celebrate the 4th
Leelanau ready to celebrate the 4th
Leelanau will be all red, white and blue Thursday and into the weekend as we celebrate the 248th anniversary of the creation of the Declaration of Independence. Orchard tours have been held all week at the Northwest Michigan Horticultural Research Center and will conclude Friday, from 10 a.m. 07/02/2024 05:21 PM
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District 1 commissioner, Kramer, resigns
Leelanau County’s District 1 Commissioner Jamie Kramer announced her resignation from her position Saturday, effective in about 30 days. Kramer’s district is the most populated one in the county, as it includes Elmwood Township and a portion of the City of Traverse City. 07/02/2024 05:21 PM
The U.S. Coast Guard and Park Service staff have been busy with two boat mishaps on Lake Michigan Friday and Saturday. Two fishermen were rescued Friday after their boat went down off Frankfort. This boat washed up on Sleeping Bear Point. The body of a downstate man whose kayak turned over...
Missing kayaker body found
A fun visit up north ended tragically Saturday for a downstate couple. The National Park Service, U.S. 07/02/2024 05:21 PM
The Blue Angels soared over Leelanau County on Saturday and Sunday during the National Cherry Festival. Thousands of people gather along the shores of Grellickville up to Suttons Bay to watch the thrilling show. Enterprise photo by Brian Freiberger
The Blue Angels
The Blue Angels soared over Leelanau County on Saturday and Sunday during the National Cherry Festival. Thousands of people gather along the shores of Grellickville up to Suttons Bay to watch the thrilling show. 07/02/2024 05:21 PM
It was standing room only Friday night for a special meeting of the Solon Township Board. Enterprise photo by Brian Freiberger
Polka Fest a ‘go’ after crowded meeting
It was standing room only at the Solon Township Hall in Cedar Friday night as the community gathered to battle over a fee that jeopardized the Cedar Polka Festival, scheduled for Aug. 22-25. 07/02/2024 05:21 PM
Drowning in Glen Arbor
Drowning in Glen Arbor
07/01/2024 05:06 PM
Benefits of ‘small town’
Benefits of ‘small town’
Schools out and it is officially summer, visitors are showing up , traffic on the roads is getting busier and the little town that we live in will be blooming for about 10 weeks. Then we go back to whatever normal is around here. For the pedestrians, make sure the cars are going to stop when you step foot on the road and for the vehicles it’s the other way around, don’t assume they will wait for you to stop. 06/26/2024 04:30 PM
‘Spirit of Lake Leelanau’ to be shown
‘Spirit of Lake Leelanau’ to be shown
The Leelanau Historical Society will present the premiere of “Lake Leelanau, Spirit of the Lake,” a captivating documentary that dives into the history and nostalgia of Lake Leelanau on Friday, July 5. 06/26/2024 04:30 PM
Erin Eckerle of Suttons Bay is cherry-hopeful she will be named the National Cherry Festival queen next week. Courtesy photo
Eckerle named Cherry Queen finalist
Leelanau’s very own Erin Eckerle is vying for the prestigious crown of the Cherry Queen at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City throughout next week. Eckerle, 24, grew up in Suttons Bay and graduated from Petoskey High School and came back to the area after college. 06/26/2024 04:30 PM
Holton to be honored
Holton to be honored
Kent Holton is taking his first summer vacation in 46 years. Holton, longtime sound technician at Music in the Park, will be honored Friday night when the pavilion at marina park will be named in his honor. 06/26/2024 04:30 PM
Second fatal after crash
Second fatal after crash
There’s a second fatality to report after a single car accident in Kasson Township June 18. An 11-year-old child from Illinois was killed in the accident. 06/26/2024 04:30 PM
Glen Lake event raises $20,000
Glen Lake event raises $20,000
The second annual Glen Lake Schools Foundation Fundraiser June 6 raised more than $20,000. The event, held at the Three Barn Farm near Maple City featured student performances, live and silent auctions and cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. 06/26/2024 04:30 PM
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