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WALTER

Walter, Welch vie for GOP nomination

Two candidates are seeking the Republican nomination for the District 2 county commission district. They are Mark Walter and Forrest (Bud) Welch. 07/24/2024 03:46 PM

LAUTNER

Lautner challenged by Yoder for GOP nomination

Three Republicans are seeking a spot on the November ballot, representing District 7, which includes Solon and Kasson Township. They are Amedee A. 07/24/2024 03:46 PM

GRANT

Grant faces primary challenge

Two Republicans are seeking the position of Leelanau County Register of Deeds. Incumbent Jennifer Grant and Leland Township resident Renee Wyler will be on the Aug. 07/24/2024 03:46 PM

The Ray Darrow Marina became Rennie Marina. Both owners sold and repaired watercraft and rented marina space. Rennie’s own 38-foot trawler, Ren’s Nest, previously the Bonnie, was a familiar boat seen at the marina and plying around Grand Traverse Bay and beyond. Photo courtesy of Jim Renni...

Rennie family struck by water tragedy twice

The following is an excerpt from “Meet Me At The Dock in Greilickville, Grand Traverse Bay” by author Kathleen Firestone. Copies of her books are available at local book stores or directly from her. 07/24/2024 03:46 PM

LEELANAU HISTORY

LEELANAU HISTORY

Officials of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians have lashed out against a former tribal official who is now working as a consultant for Enbridge, the company that operates petroleum pipelines under the Straits of Mackinac. A tribal attorney last week issued a news release asserting without evidence that the former head of the tribe’s Natural Resources Department, Desmond Berry of Suttons Bay, is an “employee of Enbridge and has been advocating for continued transmission of oil through the inherently dangerous twin pipelines within the Straits of Mackinac.” *** Two storms over the weekend caused the cancellation of Wine on the Water and wreaked havoc on marinas with increasing water levels. Brian Adam, meteorologist at the National Weather Service Office in Gaylord, said two separate storms hit Leelanau County, adding the first arrived Friday night and lasted through the early part of Saturday morning while the second came Saturday early afternoon and ended in the late afternoon. 07/24/2024 03:46 PM

Bay Theatre to host barn documentary

Bay Theatre to host barn documentary

The Bay Theatre will show “Saving the Barn,” a locally produced short film on the history, preservation, and future of the Leelanau County Poor Farm/ County Infirmary. The screening is free and open to the public on Sunday, Aug. 07/24/2024 03:46 PM

First responders to be lauded

First responders to be lauded

In a heartfelt tribute to the courage and unwavering dedication of first responders, the Empire area will come together to celebrate these heroes with an afternoon of celebration and recognition on Aug. 3 from noon to 3 p.m. at the Lion’s Club Johnson Park in Empire. 07/24/2024 03:46 PM

Lori Schaub pulls a winning ticket out of the bin with a young helper. Courtesy photo

Key campaign underway

As St. Mary School begins their 137th year of Catholic Education on the Leelanau Peninsula, they are excited to announce the 26th Annual Key Campaign Car Raffle. 07/24/2024 03:46 PM

TROMBLEY

3 seek GOP nomination for state House of Rep.

Three Republicans are vying for the right to meet incumbent state Rep. Betsy Coffia in November. 07/24/2024 03:46 PM

BARR

Congressional candidates respond

Two Democrats and two Republicans are seeking their party’s nomination for the Nov. 5 General Election. 07/24/2024 03:46 PM

Newspaper FOIAs passed notes

Newspaper FOIAs passed notes

On at least three occasions so far this year, Leelanau County District 7 Commissioner Melinda Lautner has been seen passing notes to Clerk Michelle Crocker or Chief Deputy Clerk Jennifer Zywicki during public meetings. According to the Michigan Press Association (MPA), this violates the spirit of the Michigan Open Meetings Act (OMA) and may have broken the law. 07/24/2024 03:46 PM

Hundreds of kids braved the rain at the 17th annual Running Bear Run in Glen Arbor on Tuesday. The race is sponsored by the Glen Arbor Women’s Club and 90% of the proceeds from our race provide scholarships for Glen Lake School seniors, with the remainder going toward other community chari...

Hundreds of kids braved the rain at the 17th annual Running Bear Run in Glen Arbor on Tuesday

Hundreds of kids braved the rain at the 17th annual Running Bear Run in Glen Arbor on Tuesday. The race is sponsored by the Glen Arbor Women’s Club and 90% of the proceeds from our race provide scholarships for Glen Lake School seniors, with the remainder going toward other community charitable organizations. 07/24/2024 03:46 PM

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