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GTB primary narrows field to 8
GTB primary narrows field to 8
Starting from a field of 12 candidates running for Tribal Council positions, Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians (GTB) members in the six-county service area voted to narrow down the race to six people in Tuesday’s primary. In addition, the five candidates running for the tribal chairman office were narrowed down to two people. 04/03/2024 05:09 PM
Settlement may impact local Realtors
Settlement may impact local Realtors
After a $418 million dollar settlement by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) was announced in March, many Leelanau Realtors are thinking about what the future holds. This settlement would resolve litigation brought on behalf of home sellers related to broker commission, according to NAR. 04/03/2024 05:09 PM
Timber Shores issued discharge permit
Timber Shores issued discharge permit
Timber Shores Family RV Camping & Beach Resort received a groundwater discharge permit on March 26 from Michigan’s department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE). Monday, the permit officially went into effect, clearing another small step in a lengthy development process. 04/03/2024 05:09 PM
Sheriff Mike Borkovich, right, was among members of the Michigan Police Officers Association (MPOA) attending a Trump rally Tuesday in Grand Rapids. NBC News screen capture
Sheriff takes stage with Trump
Former President Donald Trump held a campaign event in Grand Rapids Tuesday, calling for increased border security and deportations in the wake of the murder of a Michigan woman by an immigrant living in the United States illegally. 04/03/2024 05:09 PM
MSU jazz orchestra to perform in Suttons Bay Saturday
MSU jazz orchestra to perform in Suttons Bay Saturday
Leelanau County residents are in for a musically entertaining treat Saturday — The Michigan State University (MSU) Jazz Orchestra will perform on stage with Grammynominated pianist Bobby Floyd at the Suttons Bay High School auditorium at 3 p.m. There will also be a free open rehearsal for students and community members from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM
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
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

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