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Elmwood distillery takes shape
Elmwood distillery takes shape
Gallagher Farms in Elmwood Township, which is perhaps best known as the venue for Bay View Weddings, is getting a new distillery tasting room. Although the Gallaghers still need to complete construction and secure their federal and state licenses, they hope to open for business in late summer or early fall 2025. 09/18/2024 05:51 PM
Candi Hornacek says it was a busy season for maintenance workers in the summer, but September has lessened visitation. Enterprise photo by Alan Campbell
National Lakeshore visitation rebounds
Propelled by a near record-setting June and solid performances in July and August, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore visitation appears headed for its busiest season in at least four years. That presents a contrast with tourism in the Traverse City area, which the CEO of Traverse City Tourism recently rated as “B minus” compared to recent years. 09/18/2024 05:51 PM
Millage rates OK’d by board
Millage rates OK’d by board
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners approved the millage rates for the county’s senior services, road and highways maintenance, and early childhood programs at their Tuesday regular meeting. Leelanau County residents voted to renew these millages in the Aug. 09/18/2024 05:51 PM
Sen. John Damoose has sponsored a bill making cherries the official state fruit. Enterprise file photo
Cherry, state fruit?
It’s best to fill the copier paper tray before printing any bill proposed in the Michigan Senate. One sheet will do, however, when printing Senate Bill 1003. 09/18/2024 05:51 PM
TAKING FLIGHT
TAKING FLIGHT
Photographer James W. Schaberg captured the image of his child flying a kite along the shore of South Manitou Saturday.. 09/18/2024 05:51 PM
History group wins award
History group wins award
The Leelanau Historical Society has won the State History Award in the media category for their documentary film “Lake Leelanau, Spirit of the Lake.” This award, given by the Historical Society of Michigan, recognizes outstanding achievements in the appreciation and understanding of Michigan history. “We are very honored to be recognized for our hard work on this amazing film,” said Kim Kelderhouse, executive director of the Leelanau Historical Society. 09/12/2024 06:28 AM
Empire candidates featured in forum
Empire candidates featured in forum
The Village of Empire hosted a candidates night at Johnson Park Pavilion Tuesday. All candidates running for the village council election in November were asked to provide an opening statement along with answers to the same questions throughout the two-hour event. 09/12/2024 06:28 AM
New hires join finance department
New hires join finance department
It’s been a rocky start for Leelanau County’s finance department, but the county Board of Commissioners is working to set up the department as a separate, self-sufficient entity. This includes hiring staff as well as upgrading systems and software, which the previous finance director said date back to the 1990s. 09/12/2024 06:28 AM
Blotter
Blotter
9:07 a.m. — Leland Township — Credit card fraud. 09/12/2024 06:28 AM
86th Distric Court
86th Distric Court
Jon W. Robinson, 4607 Manitou Dr., Okemos— Sentenced after pleading guilty to assault/assault or battery; ordered to consume or be in possession of alcohol, illegal drugs, non-prescription drugs; not to enter bars or casinos; may not reside where firearms, weapons, alcohol and illegal drugs are present; obtain a substance abuse evaluation and follow all recommendations; attend MENS meeting with no unexcused absences; no contact with victim; $1,025 fines and costs; restitution open for 30 days; one year probation. 09/12/2024 06:28 AM
Soil-erosion permits
Soil-erosion permits
Bingham Township James Redmond (Fall Line Custom Homes/Tim Rooks) Excavate foundation for a shed at 12470 E. Hendryx Drive ($150). 09/12/2024 06:28 AM
Summary of Building Safety Permit
Summary of Building Safety Permit
Value of Permits during last week: $1,259,640 Total Value of Permits through September 5, 2024: $49,663,581 Total value of permits as of September 7, 2023: $39,311,087 Total value of permits as of September 8, 2022: $41,600,902 Total value of permits as of September 6, 2019: $35,733,393 No. of Permits for August 30, 2024 to September 5, 2024: 7 Total number of permits for 2024: 422 Total No of permits as of September 7, 2023: 339 Total No of permits as of September 8, 2022: 332 Total No of permits as of September 6, 2019: 334 No. of 2024 new housing permits through September 5, 2024: 106 No. of 2023 new housing permits through September 7, 2023: 100 Total value of new housing permits for 2024: $27,638,800 Total value of new housing permits for 2023: $24,020,095 09/12/2024 06:28 AM

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