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The McGeathe family enjoy the solar eclipse from the Dune Climb within the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore on Monday, April 8. The eclipse occasion brought hundreds of people to the Dune Climb to enjoy the once-in-a-lifetime event. From left to right: Tracy, Dave, Lance, Hunter. Ent...
Eclipse graced county skies
Leelanau County residents looked to the skies on Monday for the near total solar eclipsed that graced clear peninsula skies. Over a hundred people ventured out to the Dune Climb in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore to witness the event. 04/10/2024 03:54 PM
Invasive, milfoil found in Glen Lake
Invasive, milfoil found in Glen Lake
One of the biggest threats to the health of Michigan lakes has been found in Glen Lake. But while strands of Eurasian water milfoil (EWM) have been retrieved from the boat launch area on little Glen, no evidence has surfaced yet proving that the fast-growing invasive species has taken a foothold in lake bottomlands. 04/10/2024 03:54 PM
Leelanau Twp. tower project on hold
Leelanau Twp. tower project on hold
Members of the public filled the seats at the Leelanau Township board meeting Tuesday evening — not for any of the agenda items listed — but to voice their concerns about the potential development and placement of a communications tower on Kitchen Road in Northport. 04/10/2024 03:54 PM
Evaluations swell by 5%
Evaluations swell by 5%
Tax bills that property owners in Leelanau County will start receiving in July will have risen at least 10% over two years, with another substantial increase expected in 2025 due to stubbornly high inflation. 04/10/2024 03:54 PM
New plans for park admin.
New plans for park admin.
Following the resignation of Parks Supervisor Bill Drozdalski in October, Suttons Bay Township officials are looking to do away with the position altogether. The township board is now planning to split the responsibilities of parks supervisor into two new roles — a parks manager and parks maintenance and activities assistant. 04/03/2024 05:09 PM
NPS offers eclipse event
NPS offers eclipse event
The sky is the limit at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (National Lakeshore). Join National Lakeshore staff Monday, April 8, from noon to 4 p.m. 04/03/2024 05:09 PM
Candidate list grows
Candidate list grows
The field of candidates for election in Leelanau County is growing slowly. Prosecutor Joseph T. 04/03/2024 05:09 PM
The “Hive Social Club” launched its first official event on March 16. The two hour-long casual get-together gave people a chance to get to know each other, taste different zero-proof cocktails, and play educational trivia. Photo courtesy of Meg Jean
Hive Co. launches new social club in Suttons Bay
Located in downtown Suttons Bay, the “Hive Social Club’’ gives people an opportunity to socialize with others, try unique, non-alcoholic drinks, all the while learning about honey bee conservation efforts. 04/03/2024 05:09 PM
Woman unhurt in accident
Woman unhurt in accident
A 22-year-old Suttons Bay woman was uninjured Thursday after her vehicle drove through five residential yards before striking the front porch area of one residence. According to the Leelanau County Sheriff’s Office the vehicle caused severe damage, careening off and coming to rest against a deck of an addition neighboring residence. 04/03/2024 05:09 PM
Roberta and Allan Cohen enjoyed some paella in Valencia, Spain, with their grandson, Killian Pozdol, who is studying there for a semester. Courtesy photo
Community Foundation among oldest in the state
The Leelanau Township Community Foundation (LTCF) has announced its March grant awards to support area organizations and quality of life in Leelanau Township. Four grants were awarded. The Leelanau Conservancy was awarded a $10,000 grant to help replace the stairway at the Lighthouse West Natural Area that will allow safer access to the natural area. New Community Vision received a $11,909 grant to assist in the enlistment of professional services for the creation of an initial concept plan and coordination of community outreach for an attainable housing development in Leelanau Township. 04/03/2024 05:09 PM
Foundation awards $25,854 in grants
Foundation awards $25,854 in grants
The Leelanau Township Community Foundation (LTCF) Board of Trustees approved grants to four organizations in Leelanau County last week. • New Community Vision, recipient of a $11,909 grant from the General Endowment Fund to assist in the enlistment of professional services for the creation of an initial concept plan and coordination of community outreach for an attainable housing development in Leelanau Township. 04/03/2024 05:09 PM
Bartels at S-B library
Bartels at S-B library
Suttons Bay Bingham District Library will host Erin Bartels Saturday, April 27 at 3 p.m. as part of the Library of Michigan’s 2024 Michigan Notable Books Author Tour. 04/03/2024 05:09 PM

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