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Dan Scripps quietly plays a lead role in Michigan’s energy future from his home office in Northport. Courtesy photo
Scripps player in energy future
Dan Scripps quietly plays one of the biggest roles in state government in determining the energy future of Michigan, mostly from his home office in Northport. Scripps, the one-term state legislator who rode the coattails of President Barack Obama into office in 2008, was appointed in 2019 to the three-member Michigan Public Service Commission and named its chair in 2020. 12/20/2023 09:57 PM
“Twin Flames: Burned!”
“Twin Flames: Burned!”
Northern Michiganders were stunned when two major documentaries appeared about Twin Flames Universe, a self-help and wellness cult, with its leaders stationed in Suttons Bay. The depth of emotional pain expressed by former members was hard to watch and raised more questions than it answered. 12/20/2023 09:57 PM
Clerks prepare for ‘24 election
Clerks prepare for ‘24 election
Americans can expect the next presidential election to dominate next year’s headlines through November, and perhaps much longer than that if the results are contested again. Here in northern Michigan, officials are already preparing for the first of the 2024 statewide elections, the presidential preference primary, which is fast approaching on Feb. 27. 12/20/2023 09:57 PM
Among the Northport Tree Lighting Festivities are horse-drawn carriage rides, like the one pictured here, departing from The Mitten Brewing Company. People can take a free carriage ride one last time this Saturday from 3-6 p.m., or drive down to the Northport Creek Golf Course for gingerbr...
El Niño promises Green Christmas
A snowless Christmas in Leelanau County? It happens. And it’s forecast to happen again on Monday. 12/20/2023 09:57 PM
The Leelanau Community Choir performed earlier this month at the churches in Suttons Bay, Leland and Glen Arbor. Enterprise photo by Amy Hubbell
Birth story lost in popular music
Reporter’s note: The third installment follows of a fourpart series delving into the role of Jesus Christ in how we celebrate Christmas. Previous stories dealt with Christ’s use of food and feasts in reaching the hearts of people and how in local schools free speech rights are tempered by the separation of church and state by the First Amendment. This week attention turns to Christ’s presence in Christmas songs new and old. 12/20/2023 09:57 PM
Glen Lake freshman Britton Wheeler uses the jointer to make sure the edges of the board are square.
Glen Lake students working with wood
Glen Lake high school students are building their future participating in the county’s only school industrial arts program. The class holds a unique signifi cance, providing students with hands-on experiences that transcend traditional classroom learning. 12/20/2023 09:57 PM
Elmwood revisits STRs
Elmwood revisits STRs
Greilickville neighborhood residents came out in force at the Elmwood Township board meeting Monday to support a two-year-old motion calling for the removal of short-term rentals (STRs) in their neighborhood’s subdivisions. The board approved sending this request to the planning commission by a 4-3 vote. 12/13/2023 05:43 PM
Northport sewer rate hike OK’d
Northport sewer rate hike OK’d
People utilizing the municipal sewer system in the village of Northport and Leelanau Township will most likely see an 8% annual increase in operations and maintenance fees over the next four years. Northport Village Council trustees unanimously approved the Northport-Leelanau Township Utility Authority (NLTUA) annual rate increase as well as an additional loan request Thursday evening at its regular board meeting. 12/13/2023 05:43 PM
Volunteer Courtney Yaple, right, helps a shopper at the Holiday Needs Program distribution Tuesday at the VFW in Lake Leelanau. Onehundred, fifty-six families — more than 450 people — will have a wonderful Christmas because of the generosity of the community. Enterprise photo by Meakalia P...
‘Christ in Christmas’
Reporter’s note: A look into how a Christian-based holiday is observed in Leelanau schools represents the second of a four-part series relating the birth of Jesus Christ with how we celebrate Christmas. The first part, published in the Enterprise last week, dealt with Biblical roots for Christmas feasts. Stories about Jesus’ place in Christmas songs and why the holiday doesn’t end on Dec. 25 will follow. 12/13/2023 05:43 PM
No permit for Leland project
No permit for Leland project
A new mixed-use building proposed for Leland is not in keeping with the “character” of the village. Leland Township Planning Commission members voted during its Dec. 12/13/2023 05:43 PM
Three generations of the Scripps family, Doug, Dan and Jack (from left), all played in the Northport Community Band at last weekend’s Holiday Concert in Northport. Band members wore their favorite ugly holiday sweater. Photo courtesy of Lisa Drummond
Northport holiday concert a success
Even with little to no snow on the ground, the holiday spirit abounds in and around Omena. A high point of the season is the annual Northport Holiday Concert, and it did not disappoint this year. The Village Voices opened the program with a wonderful selection of carols, both traditional and newer. The Northport Community Band followed with a really fun mix of holiday arrangements, from a beautiful medley of the Nutcracker dances to “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch”, where Kevin LaRose was the best Grinch ever. The concert ended with the Village Voices joining the band and the audience for a sing-along of Christmas tunes. Everyone gathered afterwards to mingle and enjoy a huge selection of wonderful, homemade cookies. The band looked festive in their Ugly Christmas Sweaters. 12/13/2023 05:43 PM
Members of the Glen Arbor Woman’s Club donated 60 pair of pajamas for the Leelanau Christian Neighbors’ baby pantry. Courtesy photo
Pajama drive a success
For the second year in a row, the members of Glen Arbor Women’s Club participated in a pajama drive by Leelanau Christian Neighbors Baby Pantry. Members of the club donated approximately 60 pairs of new pajamas. 12/13/2023 05:43 PM
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