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Admin. interviews resume after election
Admin. interviews resume after election
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners held an Aug. 28 special session to discuss what Chairman Ty Wessell called “the single most important responsibility we have”: finding a new county administrator. 09/04/2024 03:50 PM
Apples early, tasty
Apples early, tasty
The outlook from the ninth most productive apple growing county in Michigan is an early thumbs up. The apple harvest is already underway — between one and two weeks ahead of norm — as the crop sweetens and colors by the day. 09/04/2024 03:50 PM
Nearly a hundred bridge walkers descended across the narrows bridge of Lake Leelanau to celebrate Labor Day. The walkers started at Pedaling Beans before walking across the bridge to Boathouse Vineyards for an exhilarating duck race on Monday. Enterprise photo by Brian Freiberger
Nearly a hundred bridge walkers descended across the narrows bridge of Lake Leelanau to celebrate Labor Day
Nearly a hundred bridge walkers descended across the narrows bridge of Lake Leelanau to celebrate Labor Day. The walkers started at Pedaling Beans before walking across the bridge to Boathouse Vineyards for an exhilarating duck race on Monday. 09/04/2024 03:50 PM
Zywicki injured in accident
Zywicki injured in accident
Local legend Richard Zywicki, owner of Cedar Hardware, is fighting for his life after a golf cart accident in Cleveland Township. Zywicki is currently facing an incredibly challenging situation following a golf cart accident at his home where he was pinned underneath, according to Leelanau County Sheriff Department. 09/04/2024 03:50 PM
Motorcycle track shut down
Motorcycle track shut down
The Enduro Motorcycle saga that gripped the community of Kasson Township is over. At least for now. 09/04/2024 03:50 PM
Beach-goers at Good Harbor Bay spotted the Mishe-Mokwa cruising the smooth waters during a sunset cruise on Sunday. Enterprise photo by Brian Freiberger
Farmstay public hearing set for Sept. 12
The Leelanau Township planning commission (PC) is one step closer to making a decision on farmstay campsites in the agriculture zoning district. Planning commission members met for their regular meeting last Thursday to discuss the current draft amendment presented and originally reviewed on June 27. 08/28/2024 10:35 PM
_ Enthusiastic polka-lovers take to the dance floor at the Cedar Polka Fest. Photo courtesy of Cindy Waldeck
Polka Party
Polka Party. 08/28/2024 10:35 PM
Village manager gets raise
Village manager gets raise
Suttons Bay Village approved a five-year employment agreement with Village Manager Rob Larrea last week. The contract pushes Larrea’s annual salary into six figures, from $88,000 to $115,000. Larrea’s previous contract with the village was set to expire Dec. 31. 08/28/2024 10:35 PM
Consent agenda items approved by board
Consent agenda items approved by board
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners had the following items scheduled on its Aug. 20 consent agenda. Per the request of Commissioner Melinda Lautner, all these items were considered and discussed individually. They were all approved unanimously by the county board. They included: 08/28/2024 10:35 PM
Plans OK’d for Leland Dam walkway
Plans OK’d for Leland Dam walkway
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners approved a design plan for the Leland Dam walkway replacement, along with other things scheduled as action items on their Aug. 20 regular meeting agenda. 08/28/2024 10:35 PM
Npt. Public School readies for new year
Npt. Public School readies for new year
Northport Public School students can expect a few new changes implemented as they get ready for the first day of school next week. One of those changes being the district utilizing a “standards- referenced grading” system to better understand where students are at in their educational journey. 08/28/2024 10:35 PM
Cell phones ‘away for the day’
Cell phones ‘away for the day’
Glen Lake moved on a cell phone policy for the district that focuses on cell phones at the K-8 level. The Lakers will not allow cell phones for K-8 students to be on them, instead tucked away in a locker to keep distractions out of the classroom. 08/28/2024 10:35 PM

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