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Former teacher pleads guilty
Former teacher pleads guilty
Former Glen Lake band teacher Elijah George could face up to four years in jail after pleading guilty this week to charges resulting from a school/ law enforcement investigation in January. George was arrested less than a month after school officials were alerted by a student witness who reported seeing taking inappropriate photos of a female student by laying his cell phone on his knee. 06/05/2024 08:28 PM
Omena Women’s Club tours Saving Birds
Omena Women’s Club tours Saving Birds
The Leelanau Farmers Markets are now in full swing. The Northport market opens this Friday in the parking lot by the marina. The Suttons Bay market has been open on Saturdays since mid-May at the north end of town in the park area across from the intersection of M-22 and M-204. Glen Arbor opened this past Tuesday, Leland opens today, and Empire is on Saturdays. All markets are open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This should be the last week for local asparagus, with lots of vegetables and herbs starting to appear. The markets also offer beautiful fresh flowers and wonderful local jewelry and crafts. 06/05/2024 08:28 PM
Northport celebrates 175 years
Northport celebrates 175 years
Northport Area Heritage Museum is set to celebrate the village’s 175th anniversary starting on Saturday, June 8. The museum will be open inside from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and feature special displays and different movies, such as “Verano” and “Waukazooville,” about the town’s history dating back to 1849. There will also be walking tours held throughout the day. 06/05/2024 08:28 PM
Community Day at lighthouse
Community Day at lighthouse
The Grand Traverse Lighthouse Museum will host a Community Day on Saturday, June 8. Those attending the daylong event, scheduled from 9 a.m. 06/05/2024 08:28 PM
Empire leaders look forward to future needs
Empire leaders look forward to future needs
Empire will be moving forward with a $70,000 contract with Renovare, a Ypsilantibased real estate development company, that was originally tasked with helping the village find a new office. The original contract ($70,000) has been invoiced through $50,000. 06/05/2024 08:28 PM
Cheese Fest Saturday
Cheese Fest Saturday
Leelanau Cheese Company is celebrating Michigan-Made cheese at the third annual Cheese Fest Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 06/05/2024 08:28 PM
The River Club in Glen Arbor is preparing to open on June 20. From left to right: Steven Brotschul, Gina and Mike Sheldon, Matt Millu, and Chuck Damman. Enterprise photo by Brian Freiberger
G-A MINI-GOLF COURSE OPENING IN JUNE
The newest business in town is ready to be a hole-in-one as the new River Club Glen Arbor (RCGA) mini-golf course opens its doors just in time for the summer rush later this month. It’s been a long time coming to make a dream, a reality for founders Mike and Gina Sheldon. 06/05/2024 08:28 PM
Leelanau County resident Ashley Suttmann officially opened her store, “Goodness on Main,” on May 3 in downtown Leland. Enterprise photo by Meakalia Previch-Liu
‘Goodness on Main’ opens in Leland
The family-owned business, “Goodness on Main,” is one of downtown Leland’s newest store fronts to open in just the last month. Ashley Suttmann is the driving force behind the new boutique located where the former “Green Goodness” store once stood on North Main Street. 06/05/2024 08:28 PM
Warmer temperatures hasten water activities. This lone paddleboarder braved the water on Fisher Lake near Glen Arbor. Enterprise photo by Amy Hubbell
Warmer temperatures hasten water activities
Warmer temperatures hasten water activities. 06/05/2024 08:28 PM
Board endorses 2% requests
Board endorses 2% requests
The county Board of Commissioners approved four applications for Grand Traverse Band tribal council allocations of 2% funds last week. These included allocations to Housing North, Inland Seas Education Association (ISEA), the Leelanau County Historical Preservation Society (LCHPS), and Leelanau County Probate/ Family Court. 06/05/2024 08:28 PM
BOGLEY
Bogley honored with distinguished service award
Leelanau County resident Gilbert Bogley was honored last week as the former Traverse City Record-Eagle president and publisher received the Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Service Award (DSA) for his civic and community service. 06/05/2024 08:28 PM
Kate Thornhill, founder and caretaker of Leo Creek Preserve in Suttons Bay, led a backyard composting workshop at the Leelanau County Poor Farm last week. Courtesy photo
Kate Thornhill
Kate Thornhill, founder and caretaker of Leo Creek Preserve in Suttons Bay, led a backyard composting workshop at the Leelanau County Poor Farm last week. 06/05/2024 08:28 PM

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