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Minimum wage hike impacts all
Minimum wage hike impacts all
Announcement of minimum wage increases has Leelanau Country establishments looking over their finances with concern for the future of their businesses and the people they employ. Knot Just a Bar owner David Waskiewicz said it is not uncommon for a server to make $25-30 an hour after tips with a professional server bringing home a yearly W-2 of $50,000. 08/14/2024 04:33 PM
Admin. hiring put off
Admin. hiring put off
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners seems to have reached a consensus Tuesday that the next board should choose their own administrator, as the current board is unlikely to hire one before the Nov. 5 elections anyway. 08/14/2024 04:33 PM
It took a while for sweet corn to become an American summer standard. This picture is of a family enjoying corn during a visit to North Lake Leelanau. Photo courtesy of the Leelanau Historical Society
Corn then and now
Nothing says summertime like fresh sweet corn. Its presence is a necessary accoutrement to all our summertime activities — saluting a flag, watching baseball, drinking beer, and hanging out at the beach. 08/08/2024 06:09 AM
Adam Satchweil (left) and Kurt Barry (right) lead the winemaking efforts for Two K Farms Cidery & Winery. Enterprise photo by Brian Freiberger
Two K Farms releases Hopp’d brewed by winemakers
Two K Farms is well on its way to another successful summer and fall season as the Suttons Bay Cidery plans to release its Hopp’d Original Cider at the end of this month. “It’s one of the original ciders we made here. 08/08/2024 06:09 AM
Grant prevails in register of deed vote
Grant prevails in register of deed vote
Outside of the Republican nominations for the District 1, 2, and 7 commissioner seats, there was just one contested countylevel position on the Aug. 6 primary election ballot: the register of deeds. Incumbent Register of Deeds Jennifer Grant faced Leland Township resident Renée Wyler for the Republican candidacy. 08/08/2024 06:09 AM
Correction:
Correction:
An editor’s note in last week’s paper stated that Commissioner Ty Wessell would not be on the Primary ballot. He ran unopposed in this week’s election.. 08/08/2024 06:09 AM
More antennas soon on county tower
More antennas soon on county tower
The just-built communications tower at the county government center remains devoid of antennas, but emergency management director Matt Ansorge expects that to change. The county built the tower, the second at the government center, with intention to lease a portion of the structure to Verizon. 08/08/2024 06:09 AM
Fire millage requests in 4 townships approved
Fire millage requests in 4 townships approved
Fire millage requests on the ballot in four townships, Centerville, Cleveland, Kasson, and Solon, were approved Tuesday night as more than 9,000 voters made their way to the polls to show overwhelming support for continued services. All townships are members of Cedar Area Fire and Rescue (CAFR), each determining the method of fiscally supporting the four-township department. 08/08/2024 06:09 AM
V Gallery in Omena held its first group exhibition, “Night of Nudes,” on Friday night. The artwork focused on night scenes and the nude form and was depicted through mediums like paintings, sculptures, photography, textile, and jewelry. Photo courtesy of Shannon Scott Photography
“Night of Nudes” art showcased at V Gallery
V Gallery in Omena held its opening show for its first group exhibition, “Night of Nudes,” last Friday evening featuring 24 artists’ original work on display until Sunday, August 11. The artwork, which had a focus on night scenes and the nude form, appeared in the forms of paintings, sculptures, photography, textile, and jewelry. 08/08/2024 06:09 AM
Governor Gretchen Whitmer was presented with her very own inspired product, “True Gretch Cherry Salsa,” from Cherry Republic Founder Bob Sutherland at the National Writers Series event on July 31. Enterprise photo by Meakalia Previch-Liu
Gov. Whitmer talks new book
Governor Gretchen Whitmer sat in as the guest author at last Wednesday’s sold out National Writers Series (NWS) talk in Traverse City, where Cherry Republic founder and president Bob Sutherland discussed the highlights of her new book, “True Gretch.” 08/08/2024 06:09 AM
SBGC annual meeting August 1
SBGC annual meeting August 1
The annual meeting of the Sleeping Bear Gateways Council (SBGC) takes place as a on Zoom at 5 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 19. The session will feature updates on the group’s projects as well as reelection of board members from Leelanau and Benzie counties. 08/08/2024 06:09 AM
Fun in the sun. Beach-goers take in the summertime weather at Good Harbor Beach in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Kids are spotted playing on a floating tree that washed up near shore while other catch some rays and look for treasures along the shore of the beach. Enterprise p...
Fun in the sun
Fun in the sun. Beach-goers take in the summertime weather at Good Harbor Beach in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Kids are spotted playing on a floating tree that washed up near shore while other catch some rays and look for treasures along the shore of the beach. 08/08/2024 06:09 AM

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