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Crowds estimated between 1,000 and 1,300 took to the woods for the best view of the Empire Hill Climb Saturday. Enterprise photo by Brian Frieberger

Empire Hill Climb draws 500 cars

Cars roared up iconic Wilco Road in Empire on Saturday, with nearly 50 cars racing in the time trial event. Thousands roaming the streets for the biggest event of the year along the forest shores of Lake Michigan. “The Hill Climb went well; we saw beautiful weather, and the crowd was as good as ever,” Empire Hill event coordinator Paul Skinner said. 09/25/2024 04:23 PM

Bekka Grant (left) and Grayson Opie (right) smile and wave to the Suttons Bay Community during the homecoming parade.

Bekka Grant (left) and Grayson Opie (right)

Bekka Grant (left) and Grayson Opie (right) smile and wave to the Suttons Bay Community during the homecoming parade. 09/25/2024 04:23 PM

Suttons Bay senior Mya Kohler and Jackson Loucks ride in style during the 2024 Homecoming parade. Enterprise photos by Brian Freiberger

Suttons Bay senior Mya Kohler and Jackson Loucks

Suttons Bay senior Mya Kohler and Jackson Loucks ride in style during the 2024 Homecoming parade. 09/25/2024 04:23 PM

The Norse marching band brought their best for the Homecoming parade on Friday.

The Norse marching band

The Norse marching band brought their best for the Homecoming parade on Friday. 09/25/2024 04:23 PM

The cultural club of Suttons Bay showed off their roots through dance, music, and clothing during the homecoming parade.

The cultural club

The cultural club of Suttons Bay showed off their roots through dance, music, and clothing during the homecoming parade. 09/25/2024 04:23 PM

Park Service, ferry at odds over dock

Park Service, ferry at odds over dock

There’s been no headway to stave off a standoff that curtailed ferry service to North Manitou Island all summer, and now the National Park Service (NPS) is threatening to revoke its concession contract with Manitou Island Transit. 09/25/2024 04:23 PM

Longtime Suttons Bay teacher Joyce Nash rode through the streets in fashion as the Homecoming Grand Marshal along with Ulain Weber in the front. Enterprise photo by Brian Freiberger

Longtime Suttons Bay teacher Joyce Nash

Longtime Suttons Bay teacher Joyce Nash rode through the streets in fashion as the Homecoming Grand Marshal along with Ulain Weber in the front. 09/25/2024 04:23 PM

LCN buys ‘affordable’ home

LCN buys ‘affordable’ home

Leelanau Christian Neighbors (LCN) is excited to announce the recent purchase of a house located at the corner of M-204 and Co. Rd. 641, a strategic acquisition aimed at mitigating the affordable housing crisis in Leelanau County. 09/25/2024 04:23 PM

‘UnCaged’ this weekend in Npt.

‘UnCaged’ this weekend in Npt.

Leelanau Uncaged is ready for thousands of visitors to flock to Northport for the festival that celebrates the end of summer and beginning of fall. Weather is forecasting a sunny and 75 degree day for the early fall festival that has become an instant classic over the past decade. 09/25/2024 04:23 PM

Million dollar home ‘average’

Million dollar home ‘average’

The first month in which a milliondollar home sale in Leelanau County is considered “average” may be a ho-hum moment in the statistical world, but it nonetheless shows a continuation of high demand for high-end homes. 09/25/2024 04:23 PM

Cherry Pie Debate set

Cherry Pie Debate set

The Leelanau Enterprise, Interlochen Public Radio (IPR) and the League of Women Voters will host the biennial Cherry Pie Debate, Tuesday, Oct. 1 in Glen Arbor. 09/25/2024 04:23 PM

Correction:

A story that appeared in the Sept. 12 issue of the Enterprise needs correcting. The Leelanau Community Cultural Center/ Old Art Building recently launched a capital campaign to purchase and expand the programming of the OAB. The “cultural campus” mentioned is an informal term used by neighboring organizations. 09/18/2024 05:51 PM

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