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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
Leelanau Twp. OKs farmstays amendment
Leelanau Twp. OKs farmstays amendment
Leelanau Township unanimously approved a zoning amendment to allow farm stay campgrounds as a special land use in the agricultural zoning district at its Oct. 8 regular meeting. The approval gives farmers the option if eligible to add value to an existing commercial farming operation through farm stay campgrounds and obtaining a special land use permit from the township in the process. 10/16/2024 08:25 PM
Bob Jones of Glen Arbor captured this image of a buck and another furry friend.
GL highlights Impact Aid
Glen Lake Superintendent Jason Misner and Finance Director Ben Papes provided updates on federal impact aid and critical HVAC renovations during Monday’s board meeting, addressing key financial issues that affect the district’s operations and long-term planning. 10/16/2024 08:25 PM
Board OK’s apportionment report
Board OK’s apportionment report
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners approved the apportionment report for 2024, which is an analysis and listing of the millage rates levied in the county, at their regular session Tuesday. Andrew Giguere, the county’s equalization director, presented the report to the board at their Oct. 10/16/2024 08:25 PM
Board adopts consent agenda
Board adopts consent agenda
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners approved the following items as part of their consent agenda at their Oct. 8 annual meeting: • Accepted a $1,000 Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority grant to be used to offset the cost of purchasing a safety restraint chair for the Leelanau County Sheriff’s Office. 10/16/2024 08:25 PM

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