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Over 130 graduates walk this weekend
Over 130 graduates walk this weekend
Graduations this weekend will be full of pomp & circumstance as Glen Lake, Suttons Bay, Leland, Northport, Lake Leelanau St. Mary and Leelanau School all will host their respective graduation ceremonies with over 135 students earning the right to walk across the stage. 05/29/2024 05:59 PM
Leland’s Class of 2024 had a great time Friday, celebrating their last day of school at the Leland Harbor. Enterprise photo by Brian Frieberger
Leland’s Class of 2024 had a great time Friday
Leland’s Class of 2024 had a great time Friday, celebrating their last day of school at the Leland Harbor. 05/29/2024 05:59 PM
Interviews set for admin/CFO
Interviews set for admin/CFO
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners will interview eight candidates for the new county administrator/ chief financial officer (CFO) position, starting today. They approved the schedule for these interviews at their May 21 regular session. 05/29/2024 05:59 PM
Local road projects scheduled
Local road projects scheduled
While one well-used road in Leelanau County is expected to reopen this week, another is closing. The traffic blockages are leading into a busy June for projects on the county road system. 05/29/2024 05:59 PM
Ethics probe sought
Ethics probe sought
A woman identifying herself as Patty Lesch of Northport approached the board during public comment at its May 21 meeting to call for officials to conduct an “ethical violation investigation” into Joe DeFors, chair of the county’s Energy Futures Task Force, for allegedly “seeking personal gain in his position.” 05/29/2024 05:59 PM
Personnel from Leelanau Township Fire Department were honored with CPR Save Award pins at Leelanau Township’s board last Tuesday for their actions in saving an unresponsive patient in April. The patient was able to walk out of the hospital following the fire department’s fast actions and c...
Leelanau Township Fire Department personnel honored
05/23/2024 09:28 AM
Correction:
Correction:
Due to incomplete information the name a junior at St. Mary School was not listed in a recently-published honor roll. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM
Improving County Government Openness
Improving County Government Openness
“Power corrupts, and there is nothing more corrupting than power exercised in secret.” National Public Radio journalist Daniel Schorr Some residents, including some commissioners, have questioned the motive behind a complaint filed by a Leelanau County citizen alleging that a task force established by the County Board was continually violating the Open Meetings Act. In fact, even a reporter assigned to cover the story offered a strange commentary for someone with the task of watchdogging local government. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM
Leelanau Twp. misses ballot deadline
Leelanau Twp. misses ballot deadline
Despite Leelanau Township board members passing language for two renewal millages, the emergency services and general fund, at its regular meeting May 14, it did not meet the deadline for filing with the county to appear on the August primary election ballot. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM
Elmwood taps new harbormaster
Elmwood taps new harbormaster
Elmwood Township Marina’s new harbormaster, Dan Jenuwine, introduced himself to the township board at their May regular meeting. He is replacing previous Harbormaster Pete Moon, who stepped down in March to pursue work in the private sector. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM
Deadline for poetry contest
Deadline for poetry contest
The Empire Asparagus Festival is accepting poem submissions for the Empire Asparagus Festival’s “Ode to Asparagus” poetry contest. Poems must be submitted by May 31 online at info@glenlakelibrary. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM
Grant to help fund new public restrooms in Suttons Bay
Grant to help fund new public restrooms in Suttons Bay
The village of Suttons Bay is getting a little financial help to tackle one of the top priorities in its updated marina master plan. The Village Council Monday approved an updated master plan for the marina back in March. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM
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