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The North Manitou Shoal Lighthouse otherwise known as “The Crib” located in the Manitou Passage celebrates its 91st birthday on September, 9 2024. Enterprise photo by Brian Freiberger
North Manitou Shoal continuing rebuild
Largely through private donations, grants and memberships, North Manitou Light Keeps raised its first million dollars this summer. Locals call it “The Crib” – a famous lighthouse marking the shallow shoal on the west side of the Manitou Passage that sits in 25 feet of water and threatens shipping lanes. 09/18/2024 05:51 PM
Lydia and Tom Woodruff have been sifting through the archives in their home to find artwork that will be used at the opening reception for the “Follow the Art: Tom Woodruff Retrospective” exhibit at the Northport Art Association on Friday from 5-8 p.m. Courtesy photo
Tom Woodruff Retrospective art exhibit to debut Friday
The highly anticipated “Follow the Art: Tom Woodruff Retrospective” exhibit is set to debut at the Northport Arts Association (NAA) building on Friday, with the opening reception from 5-8 p.m. Those who can’t make it to the reception will have the chance to view art in various forms by the beloved Northport artist from Sept. 21-29 during gallery hours from noon to 4 p.m. 09/18/2024 05:51 PM
Upcoming fall events at the Old Art Building include streamed presentations collaboration with Northwestern Michigan College’s International Affairs Forum. Enterprise photo by Amy Hubbell
Plenty to do at the Old Art Building
The Old Art Building (OAB) in Leland has a number of events to put on your fall calendars. The first, scheduled for 6:30 tonight, is part of a cooperative agreement with the Traverse City International Affairs Forum. 09/18/2024 05:51 PM
Elmwood distillery takes shape
Elmwood distillery takes shape
Gallagher Farms in Elmwood Township, which is perhaps best known as the venue for Bay View Weddings, is getting a new distillery tasting room. Although the Gallaghers still need to complete construction and secure their federal and state licenses, they hope to open for business in late summer or early fall 2025. 09/18/2024 05:51 PM
Candi Hornacek says it was a busy season for maintenance workers in the summer, but September has lessened visitation. Enterprise photo by Alan Campbell
National Lakeshore visitation rebounds
Propelled by a near record-setting June and solid performances in July and August, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore visitation appears headed for its busiest season in at least four years. That presents a contrast with tourism in the Traverse City area, which the CEO of Traverse City Tourism recently rated as “B minus” compared to recent years. 09/18/2024 05:51 PM
Millage rates OK’d by board
Millage rates OK’d by board
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners approved the millage rates for the county’s senior services, road and highways maintenance, and early childhood programs at their Tuesday regular meeting. Leelanau County residents voted to renew these millages in the Aug. 09/18/2024 05:51 PM
Sen. John Damoose has sponsored a bill making cherries the official state fruit. Enterprise file photo
Cherry, state fruit?
It’s best to fill the copier paper tray before printing any bill proposed in the Michigan Senate. One sheet will do, however, when printing Senate Bill 1003. 09/18/2024 05:51 PM
TAKING FLIGHT
TAKING FLIGHT
Photographer James W. Schaberg captured the image of his child flying a kite along the shore of South Manitou Saturday.. 09/18/2024 05:51 PM
History group wins award
History group wins award
The Leelanau Historical Society has won the State History Award in the media category for their documentary film “Lake Leelanau, Spirit of the Lake.” This award, given by the Historical Society of Michigan, recognizes outstanding achievements in the appreciation and understanding of Michigan history. “We are very honored to be recognized for our hard work on this amazing film,” said Kim Kelderhouse, executive director of the Leelanau Historical Society. 09/12/2024 06:28 AM
Empire candidates featured in forum
Empire candidates featured in forum
The Village of Empire hosted a candidates night at Johnson Park Pavilion Tuesday. All candidates running for the village council election in November were asked to provide an opening statement along with answers to the same questions throughout the two-hour event. 09/12/2024 06:28 AM
New hires join finance department
New hires join finance department
It’s been a rocky start for Leelanau County’s finance department, but the county Board of Commissioners is working to set up the department as a separate, self-sufficient entity. This includes hiring staff as well as upgrading systems and software, which the previous finance director said date back to the 1990s. 09/12/2024 06:28 AM
Blotter
Blotter
9:07 a.m. — Leland Township — Credit card fraud. 09/12/2024 06:28 AM

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