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Comedian at the Bay
Comedian at the Bay
The Bay Community Theatre in Suttons Bay will host nationally- known comedian John Heffron Saturday, at 7 p.m. Heffron is known for his clean, uplifting and relatable humor that has garner attention and accolades from appearances on The Late Show, HBO, MTV, VH1 and others. 10/02/2024 06:25 PM
Singers begin meeting Oct. 14
Singers begin meeting Oct. 14
The Leelanau Community Choir will begin practice Oct. 14 for its holiday concert. 10/02/2024 06:25 PM
Scheve, Chambers wed
Scheve, Chambers wed
Tom and Marge Scheve of Cedar announce the marriage of their daughter, Elise Scheve, to Aubrey Chambers in Dahlonega, Georgia Friday, 100 miles north of Atlanta. Elise is a special education teacher at Northwoods Elementary in Roswell, Georgia and Aubrey is a software engineer. 10/02/2024 06:25 PM
Weekend one for the books in Leelanau Township
Weekend one for the books in Leelanau Township
This past weekend was a glorious one in Northport on all counts — the weather, the events, and the community spirit. Leelanau UnCaged on Saturday and the Northport Tea Dance on Sunday were huge successes, providing fun and entertainment for local residents and drawing many visitors into Northport. It is estimated that over 9,000 people came to UnCaged this year. The two events showcased Leelanau Township’s commitment to the arts, diversity, inclusion, volunteerism, and community. 10/02/2024 06:25 PM
Leelanau Twp. planners OK farm stay campgrounds
Leelanau Twp. planners OK farm stay campgrounds
With the Leelanau County Planning Commission review of Leelanau Township’s farm stay campground amendment now completed, the documents will head to Leelanau Township for its board to examine at its October regular meeting for a final decision. 10/02/2024 06:25 PM
Kerry Kelly was named the winner of TART Trails 2024 Jim Mudgett Trail Pioneer Award. Pictured from left are his wife, Kathy Kelly; Kelly; Julie Clark from TART Trails; Carol Quarderer and Friends of Sleeping Bear board member George Quarderer. Courtesy photo
Kelly recognized with TART Mudgett award
Kerry Kelly, president of the Friends of Sleeping Bear, is the recipient of the 2024 Jim Mudgett Trail Pioneer award to enhancing our community’s trails with leadership, passion, and an inspiring hands-on approach. Growing up on a dairy farm in Wisconsin, Kerry developed a love for the outdoors, especially the agricultural history of the Sleeping Bear Dunes area. 10/02/2024 06:25 PM
‘Fall for Leelanau’ celebrates autumn
‘Fall for Leelanau’ celebrates autumn
The Leelanau Conservancy is hosting “Fall for Leelanau,” week-long celebration of autumn, Oct. 14 -20. 10/02/2024 06:25 PM
Glen Lake’s Homecoming will take place Friday at 7 p.m. with the homecoming ceremony happening at halftime of the football game. From left to right: Glen Lake senior homecoming representatives Hailey Anderson, Maggie Diotte, Emily alaimo, Jessie Pugh (front row). Isaac Hlavka, Benji Allen,...
Glen Lake’s Homecoming
Glen Lake’s Homecoming will take place Friday at 7 p.m. with the homecoming ceremony happening at halftime of the football game. From left to right: Glen Lake senior homecoming representatives Hailey Anderson, Maggie Diotte, Emily alaimo, Jessie Pugh (front row). Isaac Hlavka, Benji Allen, Wade Daniels and Boden Fisher (back row). 10/02/2024 06:25 PM
Northport Homecoming royalty Conner Sahs (left) and Katie Frank (right) were name king and queen at a soccer game in Northport last Saturday, Sept. 21. Courtesy photo
Northport Homecoming
Northport Homecoming royalty Conner Sahs (left) and Katie Frank (right) were name king and queen at a soccer game in Northport last Saturday, Sept. 21. 10/02/2024 06:25 PM
Glen Lake junior homecoming representative Faith Herman (left) and Jacob Peplinski (right). Courtesy photo
Glen Lake junior homecoming
Glen Lake junior homecoming representative Faith Herman (left) and Jacob Peplinski (right). 10/02/2024 06:25 PM
New departments’ cost tops $600K
New departments’ cost tops $600K
Earlier this summer, the newspaper reached out to Leelanau County’s finance department head — then-Interim Finance Director Cathy Hartesvelt — to get estimates on the total amount of money spent on the county’s finance and human resources (HR) departments. According to the county’s administrative department, based on data from Hartesvelt, $692,102 went into these departments by mid-2024. 10/02/2024 06:25 PM
Finance dept. created, Co. Brd. says
Finance dept. created, Co. Brd. says
In May, the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners authorized Interim Administrator Richard Lewis to create a finance and accounting department. And last month, newly appointed fulltime Finance Director Cathy Hartesvelt promised the county board that she would “build (them) a department.” 10/02/2024 06:25 PM

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