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A surfer ascended to Northport to catch some waves last week during high winds as local residence enjoy the show. Courtesy photo by Ruth Barry
Empire Village explores office space
The village of Empire has begun identifying potential locations to complete site plans on up to three potential locations for a new “village office and community space.” The Village of Empire has known the need of a new village office, but things have been heating up since last March. Currently, the village office is located in a building adjacent the Empire Township hall. 12/27/2023 04:58 PM
Sisters Whitney Trump, left, and Ashley Brizard used to sit on Santa’s lap at the Omena fire hall when they were growing up. This year, they were there with their parents, Bob and Kori Wheeler, and three generations of the Wheeler family. Photo courtesy of Kori Wheeler
Generations welcome Santa in Omena
Santa was in Omena on Christmas Eve and it was a wonderful, multi-generational affair. Over 30 adults and almost 20 children awaited Santa’s arrival on the fire truck. There were five families with three generations at the gathering. Two families, the Wheelers and the DelaFuentes, tied for most attendees this year, with twelve each. They both had seven adults and five children with them. Martha DelaFuente was there with her daughters and sons-in-law and all five of her grandchildren. 12/27/2023 04:58 PM
‘Wintercake’ at library
‘Wintercake’ at library
The Suttons Bay Bingham District LIbrary will host a special family story program on Tuesday, January 2 at 10:30 am. The program will feature “Wintercake,” a resplendent picture book by local author and illustrator, Lynne Ray Perkins. 12/27/2023 04:58 PM
LWV of Leelanau County to host blood drive Jan. 4
LWV of Leelanau County to host blood drive Jan. 4
Versiti and the League of Women Voters of Leelanau County will host a blood drive next week. Versiti will be in the community room of the county government building from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m., Jan. 12/27/2023 04:58 PM
Weather good for travelers
Weather good for travelers
The Thompson house was full of Christmas cheer and joy. The “out of town” girls were here for a short time and at the mercy of the airlines. But unfortunately not all the out of town kids and relatives were here. But trust me, they were here in everyone’s thoughts and missed. 12/27/2023 04:58 PM
The NAA hosts various art programs, including a Monday night Figure Drawing Studio session at the Village Arts Building. There is no instruction, just a host to guide the proceedings. Artists are invited to attend as often as they like. Photos courtesy of Linda Gits
NAA looks to hire executive director
The Northport Arts Association (NAA) is looking for an executive director to lead its growing organization, programs, and events starting next year. NAA announced it was accepting candidate applications for the full-time position on December 17, but Linda Gits, NAA treasurer, said it’s been in their annual report plans since last year to eventually hire a director by 2024 to provide effective and creative leadership moving forward. 12/27/2023 04:58 PM
Captain Jerry Vanlandschoot of Munising and Adam Kilway dip whitefish from a trap net aboard Joy in 2010. Meggen Watt Petersen Photos
Fishtown’s Brotherhood of the Lake
Editor’s note: The following story was reprinted with permission from Okemos author Laurie Kay Sommers and the Fishtown Preservation Society. It was taken from chapter 8 of Sommers’ book “Fishtown: Leland, Michigan’s Historic Fishery.” The chapter is about the Brotherhood of the Lake. 12/27/2023 04:58 PM
LEELANAU HISTORY
LEELANAU HISTORY
New Year’s Eve appears to be making a comeback in Leelanau County. Many area businesses have substantial plans for the occasion this year, reviving the pastime when going out on New Year’s Eve was a big deal. 12/27/2023 04:58 PM
Live Nativity in Lake Leelanau
Live Nativity in Lake Leelanau
The birth of Christ is a beautiful, unifying moment in the history of Christianity. The humble beginning of Jesus’ birth is a story that touches our hearts. Celebrate a reflective moment after Jesus’ birth and bring peace and joy to our community that extends well after Christmas Day. 12/27/2023 04:58 PM
A LOOK BACK INTO 2023
A LOOK BACK INTO 2023
JANUARY 5, 2023 The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners reelected District 4 commissioner Ty Wessell as its chairman at an organizational session on Jan. 3. 12/27/2023 04:58 PM
Sue Trumbull of Leland marked the winter solstice with this photo taken Thursday along Lake Michigan. Courtesy photo
Solstice Sunset
Sue Trumbull of Leland marked the winter solstice with this photo taken Thursday along Lake Michigan. 12/27/2023 04:58 PM
Christmas is not over per pastors
Christmas is not over per pastors
Reporter’s note: This week concludes a four-part series about the fading role of Jesus Christ in Christmas. Past coverage has delved into Christmas in schools, feasts and music. This week we look into the Christian view that Dec. 25 should not mark the end of Christmas celebrating. 12/27/2023 04:58 PM
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