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4 candidates eyed for second interviews
4 candidates eyed for second interviews
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners interviewed seven people who applied to fill the most important non-elected position in county government, county administrator and chief financial officer (CFO) last week. Of these seven, four were chosen to advance to a second round of interviews: Mark Justin, Kip Belcher, Michael Belsky, and Tracy Byard. 06/05/2024 08:28 PM
Strawberries are so close we can taste them. Bardenhagen Berries on Horn Road in Lake Leelanau is gearing up to begin harvest this weekend. Enterprise photo by Brian Freiberger
Berry harvest nearing
Pam and Steve Bardenhagen of Bardenhagen Berries in Lake Leelanau are ramping up for yet another delicious strawberry harvest. Steve says they will be able to begin the harvest this weekend with a limited supply hitting the long-standing, familyrun farm stand at 7990 E. 06/05/2024 08:28 PM
Leland Educational Foundation had a successful Fun Run at Hancock Field Monday, raising $20,000 for curriculum, field trips, experiences, and more for Leland Public School. Leland Township Fire and Rescue was so gracious: spraying students to give relief from the heat and making everyone s...
Leland Educational Foundation
Leland Educational Foundation had a successful Fun Run at Hancock Field Monday, raising $20,000 for curriculum, field trips, experiences, and more for Leland Public School. Leland Township Fire and Rescue was so gracious: spraying students to give relief from the heat and making everyone smile. 06/05/2024 08:28 PM
First of 4 meets held in Empire
First of 4 meets held in Empire
The first of four Leelanau County housing focus group meetings took place at the Glen Lake Community Library in Empire with more than 25 residents gathering for the community discussion on Tuesday. Upcoming community housing meetings are happening from 5 to 7 p.m. 06/05/2024 08:28 PM
TwoCrow wins MI Lotto 2024 Educator of the Year Award
TwoCrow wins MI Lotto 2024 Educator of the Year Award
Samantha TwoCrow, Suttons Bay Public School Indigenous Education Director, is the winner of the 2024 Educator of the Year award from the Michigan Lottery’s Excellence in Education program. In addition to her award, TwoCrow was presented with a $10,000 cash prize this month during a school ceremony. 05/29/2024 05:59 PM
Raises sought in Bingham Twp.
Raises sought in Bingham Twp.
The Bingham Township Board passed resolutions setting the salaries for the township supervisor, treasurer, clerk, and two trustees at their May 20 regular meeting, pending approval by audience vote at their annual meeting next month. 05/29/2024 05:59 PM
Jeff LaCross, a Vietnam veteran who grew up in Lake Leelanau, was the keynote speaker at the county Memorial Day ceremony Monday. Courtesy photo
More than 300 attend Memorial Day ceremony
First the programs ran out. Then all the parking spaces filled. 05/29/2024 05:59 PM
The Suttons Bay Scouts display the flags of the five branches of the U.S. Armed Forces at Northport’s Memorial Day service, which was relocated to the Northport Public Schools auditorium due to rains Monday. Enterprise photo by Zachary Marano
Northport marks Memorial Day
Northport’s Memorial Day Service was relocated indoors at Northport Public School’s auditorium due to heavy rain on Monday, but despite the lastminute change of venue, the service carried on largely as planned, event organizer and Leelanau Township Supervisor Mike McMillan reported. 05/29/2024 05:59 PM
Eighth grade students from Glen Lake School were part of a cemetery Friday honoring those whose final resting place is a historical, long-lost ceremony in Glen Arbor Township. Enterprise photo by Everett Howell
Eighth grade students from Glen Lake School
Eighth grade students from Glen Lake School were part of a cemetery Friday honoring those whose final resting place is a historical, long-lost ceremony in Glen Arbor Township. 05/29/2024 05:59 PM
S-B BOE to continue pursuing fitness court process
S-B BOE to continue pursuing fitness court process
Suttons Bay Public School Board of Education (BOE) members voted unanimously 6-0 to approve a letter of intent for an outdoor fitness court at its May 13 regular meeting. The outdoor fitness center would be funded by a $40,000 2024 Priority Health Campaign grant, something the district applied for and received with help from Title VI mentor and coach Shan Bowens throughout the process. 05/29/2024 05:59 PM
The By the Bay Garden Club planted over 20 flower pots for downtown Suttons Bay this morning. They will be placed around town in time for Memorial Day weekend and will remain in town until the fall. Pictured above is member Pat Ard. Courtesy photo
The By the Bay Garden Club
The By the Bay Garden Club planted over 20 flower pots for downtown Suttons Bay this morning. They will be placed around town in time for Memorial Day weekend and will remain in town until the fall. Pictured above is member Pat Ard. 05/29/2024 05:59 PM
Humane Society to hold barn sale
Humane Society to hold barn sale
The Great Lakes Humane Society will host its annual barn sale next month in Elmwood Township. Everything from birdhouses to books, including lawn furniture, mosquito catchers, home furnishings and art and crafts from local artists will be sold June 6 and 7, from 9 a.m. 05/29/2024 05:59 PM

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