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Pathfinder students helped with meal preparation and distribution volunteering for Project Feed the Kids in Traverse City. Courtesy photo
Pathfinder students serve during MLK Day
Students from The Pathfinder School in Elmwood Township participated in a day of service Monday in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. 01/17/2024 04:38 PM
Pathfinder appoints new board chair
Pathfinder appoints new board chair
The Pathfinder School, an independent K-8 school in Elmwood Township, appointed Dina Kennedy as the new chair of the Board of Trustees. Her appointment marks a signifi cant moment in the school’s history, as she becomes the first female chair of the group in 23 years. 01/17/2024 04:38 PM
Zoom history program
Zoom history program
Robert Myers of the Historical Society of Michigan will host a virtual program about the House of David’s Great Waters Transportation Company on Tuesday, Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. 01/17/2024 04:38 PM
Thomas & Milliken Millwork sells business
Thomas & Milliken Millwork sells business
After 47 years of owning and operating Thomas & Milliken Millwork, Inc., Northport residents Andy and Gloria Thomas announced last week that they are selling their millwork company to Michigan businessmen Jarred Copeman and Joe Abdou. 01/17/2024 04:38 PM
The Cedar State Bank originally was a two-story structure before it burned in 1926. It was rebuilt with one story only and has sit empty for many years. Photo from Remembering Solon
Historic ‘bank’ in Cedar sold
The historical bank in Cedar is under new ownership as Corey Flaska purchased the building from previous proprietor Bill Kasben for $150,000 last week. “It’s a historically identified building for us locals,” Flaska, who owns and operates Leelanau Construction, said. 01/17/2024 04:38 PM
Council seeks support for EV charging stations
Council seeks support for EV charging stations
The Village of Northport will be reaching out to local businesses and donors to help with funding of their electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in town, following council discussion and approval on Jan. 4 to commence forward with its next steps. 01/17/2024 04:38 PM
Council to hire full-time treasurer; part-time admin assistant
Council to hire full-time treasurer; part-time admin assistant
The Village of Northport gave the green light last week to start the hiring process to fill two new positions among its staff. Northport Village Council trustees voted 6-1 to approve two separate and new job descriptions for a full-time treasurer and part-time administrative assistant at a special meeting held Friday morning. 01/17/2024 04:38 PM
Chuck Bondy of Maple City snapped a photo of this tom turkey near his home. Courtesy photo
Chuck Bondy
Chuck Bondy of Maple City snapped a photo of this tom turkey near his home. 01/17/2024 04:38 PM
Rev. Peter Dougherty, a Presbyterian minister, founded the Omena Presbyterian Church in 1852. Photo courtesy of the Omena Historical Society
Life on the Leelanau Peninsula, winter, 167 years ago
Transcription and commentary by Mark Smith, Secretary, Omena Historical Society ••••••••••••••••••• Jan 26th, 1857 Walter Lowrie, Esq. Grove Hill Dear Sir, I enclose to you the vouchers (bills and receipts) for the past six months. 01/17/2024 04:38 PM
LEELANAU HISTORY
LEELANAU HISTORY
The community of Cedar is still reeling from a violent assault last week in which one family member attacked her own kin. Bailey K. Rosinski, 25, and her accomplice, Justin Bembeneck, 33, are held on $1 million bond, accused of multiple felonies including attempted murder. According to the criminal complaint, Rosinski and Bembeneck entered the home of Francis and Helen Rosinski just before 8 p.m. Thursday. Law enforcement officials allege in search of money for drugs. *** The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians is continuing to expand its economic development efforts beyond casino gaming and this week announced its acquisition of a steel fabrication firm in Charlevoix. The firm, Bay Shore Steel Works, is described in a tribal news release as a “fullservice component manufacturer and finisher with the capability to process components from raw plate to painted weldment or assembly.” 01/17/2024 04:38 PM
Dr. Rexroat returns to the area
Dr. Rexroat returns to the area
Joe Rexroat has come home. Dr. 01/17/2024 04:38 PM
During the school year, St. Mary students and staff celebrate Faith First Friday, the first Friday of each month. January 5. The first Friday of the new year, students and staff wore Faith First Friday T- shirts to show their commitment to the Catholic faith. Pictured from left are first g...
During the school year
During the school year, St. Mary students and staff celebrate Faith First Friday, the first Friday of each month. January 5. The first Friday of the new year, students and staff wore Faith First Friday T- shirts to show their commitment to the Catholic faith. Pictured from left are first graders Connor Spaulding and Lilo Morio. 01/17/2024 04:38 PM
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