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Millions for M-22/72 project
Millions for M-22/72 project
As it turns out, the federal government will pay for the bulk of work undertaken by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) to reconstruct a 2.2-mile stretch of state highway linking Leelanau and Grand Traverse counties. 12/13/2023 05:43 PM
Holiday potluck in Empire
Holiday potluck in Empire
It’s a busy time of year, people running around Christmas shopping, getting ready for company, decorating the houses and just doing the things they do this time a year. So far the weather has held on for traveling, but who knows what can happen. 12/13/2023 05:43 PM
Correction:
Correction:
An article appearing in the Nov. 22 Enterprise needs correcting. 12/13/2023 05:43 PM
Board acts on consent agenda
Board acts on consent agenda
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners held its monthly regular session early on the second Tuesday of the month, and made the following actions under its consent agenda: • Approved a $249,058 contract with the Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority, renewing their property and casualty insurance with the agency through 2024. 12/13/2023 05:43 PM
Northgate plan denied again
Northgate plan denied again
A moratorium on zoning site plan reviews is being sought in Centerville Township. Township planners voted Monday to request the township board place a sixmonth hold on consideration of proposed developments. 12/06/2023 05:33 PM
The Siepker family poses for a photo at their Glen Lake home where they bring holiday cheer to the area by setting up a christmas tree on a small rowboat that lights up the Leelanau sky. From left to right: Traci, Ashley, Frank Jr., and Frank III. Enterprise photo by Brian Freiberger
Floating Christmas tree on big Glen
It’s pretty easy for Santa Claus to spot the Siepker family compound every holiday season thanks to their unique Christmas tree that floats on big Glen Lake. “(Santa) always said it helps him find our house,” Frank Siepker III, a fourthgrade student at Glen Lake said. 12/06/2023 05:33 PM
Parcels near the top of Miller Hill offer views of the Glen Lake watershed well worth a short hike from Miller Hill Road along an unmarked trail that follows national parkland property. The land is now owned by the National Park Service and Leelanau Conservancy. Photo courtesy of the Leela...
NPS buys Miller Hill parcels
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is busting at its seams following its latest acquisition, two Miller Hill parcels that would have been seen for miles had they been developed. The Lakeshore purchased the properties, which total 8.66 acres and required what is termed a “minor boundary adjustment,” for $685,000 from the Leelanau Conservancy. 12/06/2023 05:33 PM
LAUTNER
FOIA response could be costly
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for all records relating to a survey of employees about the climate of workplace in the county building will be costly to produce. Commissioner Melinda Lautner last month requested the county prosecutor provide all records of county employees’ correspondence with personnel committee chair and fellow commissioner Kama Ross. 12/06/2023 05:33 PM
G-L students perform comedy
G-L students perform comedy
Glen Lake Community Schools, the largest district in Leelanau County, has a thriving performing arts program with multiple programs scheduled in December alone. The first performance will be from Glen Lake’s high school theater program, which will present a murder-mystery comedy called “The Alibis” on Dec. 12/06/2023 05:33 PM
Glen Lake Community School fourth graders are seen performing in 2022 at the district’s winter music concert. Photo courtesy of Niki Novak
Holiday school performances abundant this season
Elementary and high school students throughout Leelanau County have been practicing for the last several months to showcase their musical talents in holiday concerts starting this week. GLEN LAKE Rob Stow, Glen Lake performing arts coordinator and choir director, is leading the upper elementary general music and secondary choirs, while Jeremy Evans, who heads the elementary and middle school performing arts, is leading the preschool through third grade general music this season. 12/06/2023 05:33 PM
Sandy Dhuyvetter and George Powell have recorded a digital album with sales benefiting Doctors without Borders. Courtesy photo
Album benefits relief agency
AllMusicConsidered has officially announced that the duet of Sandy Dhuyvetter and George Powell of Lake Leelanau are releasing their first Christmas single on Dec. 1. 12/06/2023 05:33 PM
Grant awards announced
Grant awards announced
The Leelanau Township Community Foundation (LTCF) announced more than $25,000 in grant awards last week. The foundation approved the following grants: • Peninsula Housing (Suttons Bay), recipient of a $25,000 grant from the General Endowment Fund to help fund the purchase of an affordable home in Northport, as part of Peninsula Housing’s land trust program. 12/06/2023 05:33 PM
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