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Clerk gets raise in Empire Twp.

Clerk gets raise in Empire Twp.

Empire Township hosted its annual meeting on Saturday covering salary resolutions, a fire department report, and a library report. Empire Township clerk Christine Neiswonger received a raise from $34,000 to $42,000. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM

Unsolicited raises OK’d

Unsolicited raises OK’d

Salary increases totaling $4,300 were adopted Saturday as part of the 2024-2025 Kasson Township budget. The township supervisor’s position was increased by $700 to the coming fiscal year, which was included in the proposed budget, bringing compensation for the post to $14,450. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM

Quiet annual meeting in Solon

Quiet annual meeting in Solon

Two residents encouraged the Solon Township Board during Saturday’s annual meeting to think “longterm” rather than “short term” when it comes to the township. “There needs to be a 5 to 10-year plan for the community,” former fire chief Chris Comeaux said. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM

Raises OK’d, trail discussion in Cleveland

Raises OK’d, trail discussion in Cleveland

The Cleveland Township Board held its annual meeting Saturday mainly to approve salaries for elected officials, but the well-attended event also served as an opportunity for township Supervisor Tim Stein and others to catch residents up on upcoming millage proposals, road projects, the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail expansion, and the countywide broadband initiative. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM

Fire Chief gets raise in G-A

Fire Chief gets raise in G-A

The Glen Arbor Township Board approved a 3.6% raise for fire Chief Bryan Ferguson during their monthly meeting last. The raise increases Ferguson’s salary from $114,000 to $118,004, matching the cost-of-living adjustment and the raise percentage approved for the township board resolutions adopted in February. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM

Raises, reports on tap at Leland annual

Raises, reports on tap at Leland annual

Leland Township inhabitants will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday for the annual township meeting. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM

2 Ferris grads

Two county residents were among those who graduated in December from Ferris State University. Preston Johnson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM

Gearing up for National Poetry Month in Leelanau Twp.

Gearing up for National Poetry Month in Leelanau Twp.

April is National Poetry Month and the Leelanau Township Library in Northport has a series of programs planned to celebrate it. The events will be held every Tuesday evening in April from 7 – 8:30 pm. This Tuesday’s program features Carrie Cantalupo Sharp, Michael Hughes, and Chelsea Marsh. Carrie is a published poet who is working on a hybrid chapbook. Michael’s chapbook, First Risings, was published in 2012. Chelsea has been a writer and judge for the Traverse Area District Library (TADL) Poets Night Out. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM

LWVLC to host meeting

LWVLC to host meeting

The League of Women Voters Leelanau County will host an informational meeting next Wednesday, April 3 about the proposal renewal of a millage for early childhood services. The program, titled “Early Childhood Millage — What it Supports and Why it Matters” is scheduled from 7 to 8 p.m. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM

Egg hunt and Easter dinner set

Egg hunt and Easter dinner set

I have said it before, I will say it again, Mother Nature is a fickle lady. We have had nasty weather the last two years on this past weekend. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM

Leelanau Township, Northport approve joint planning/housing commission

Leelanau Township, Northport approve joint planning/housing commission

Leelanau Township and the Village of Northport will explore a joint planning and housing commission after resolutions were unanimously approved this month. The resolution authorizing the exploration of a joint group states that it would be responsible for the study, planning, and potential operation of attainable and year-round rental housing. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM

Cookbook author at T-C District Library

Cookbook author at T-C District Library

Northwestern Michigan College will host author Abra Berens Thursday, April 11 at the Traverse Area District Library. During the 6 p.m. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM

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