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Families enjoyed the bit of sunshine Saturday morning after the rain during the annual Scott Brow Kid’s Fishing Day at the Mill Pond in Northport. More fish derby photos on Pg. 7. Enterprise photo by Meakalia Previch-Liu
Families enjoyed the bit of sunshine
Families enjoyed the bit of sunshine Saturday morning after the rain during the annual Scott Brow Kid’s Fishing Day at the Mill Pond in Northport. 05/01/2024 05:08 PM
Sweet cherries, like the ones pictured here, are at 95-100% in bloom as of Wednesday, according to reports from Northwest Michigan Horticultural Research Center. Photo courtesy of Nikki Rothwell
Leelanau sweets in early bloom
With the sunny weather predicted throughout the region in the days ahead, people can expect to catch the best views of cherry blossoms in bloom this weekend. Nikki Rothwell, Northwest Michigan Horticultural Research Center extension specialist and coordinator, said from her facility’s inland location off S. 05/01/2024 05:08 PM
Cade Peterson, a Glen Lake graduate who went on to play at Grand Valley State University, signed a deal with the Detroit Lions. Courtesy photo
Peterson signs with Detroit Lions
Cade Peterson, a graduate of Glen Lake and Grand Valley State University, inked a deal with the Detroit Lions Monday. Peterson will showcase his skills at their Rookie Mini Camp in May. 05/01/2024 05:08 PM
Officials from the county and Leelanau Township met at the government center Tuesday in hopes of putting construction of a new telecommunications tower in the northern part of the county back on track. Enterprise photo by Zachary Marano
Tower subject of May 9 hearing
Officials from the county and Leelanau Township met at the government center Tuesday in hopes of putting construction of a new telecommunications tower in the northern part of the county back on track. They agreed that the next step was holding a public hearing on the project at the soonest possible Leelanau Township Planning Commission meeting, which is going to be at 7 p.m. 04/24/2024 04:43 PM
Suttons Bay resident Sequetta Brand has been undergoing dialysis three times a week for the last several months after discovering that she would need a kidney transplant. A quit raffle is currently open for people to purchase tickets to help offset Brand’s medical and household expenses wh...
Quilt raffle fundraiser to benefit S-B resident
A quilt raffle organized by Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa (GTB) community members was created this month to help offset a Suttons Bay woman’s medical expenses and unexpected need for a kidney transplant. 04/24/2024 04:43 PM
An entrance into the north building of Suttons Bay Public Schools is pictured, one of several currently not in use by students in the district. Enterprise photo by Meakalia Previch-Liu
Suttons Bay bond election draws near, May 7
Voters in the Suttons Bay Public School district will head to the polls on May 7 for a special election to vote on an $18.34 million bond proposal for facility improvements. Suttons Bay School Superintendent Casey Petz said the bond proposal passage would allow the district to address issues related to “campus safety and security, energy utilization and management, replacement of boilers, and removal and replacement of infrastructure that is outdated, reached the end of its expected service life, or in a state of disrepair.” “Specifically, the bond proposal seeks approval to tear down and replace the existing middle school gym on the north end of campus,” Petz said in an email. 04/24/2024 04:43 PM
The spicy bacon breakfast burrito is a restaurant week menu special item at New Bohemian Cafe available from April 27-May5. The business will also have deals on items like a honey almond latte for $5, a breakfast deal that includes any breakfast burrito and a drip coffee or cold brew for $...
Restaurant Week starts Friday
A number of eateries throughout the county are preparing to dish out varying specials for restaurant week starting as early as Friday. Glen Lake Restaurant Week starts on April 26 through May 4, while Northport- Omena Restaurant Week is set for April 27 to May 5. 04/24/2024 04:43 PM
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The Glen Lake Library in Empire will host a smartphone camera workshop by Wayne Pope on Thursday, May 9 at 7 p.m. Pope will show how to make best use of these handy devices, covering common tools and techniques for both iPhone and Android devices. 04/24/2024 04:43 PM
The barge, currently situated partly on state-owned Lake Michigan bottomlands and partly on private land north of Suttons Bay, was towed ashore last year following the issuance of seven criminal charges against Balcom in June.
Barge owner pleads
Traverse City resident, Donald Balcom, 89, admitted guilt in the 13th Circuit Court in Leelanau County Monday to a felony charge related to the repeated sinking of a barge in Lake Michigan. The charge, ruled on by Charles Hamlyn, pertains to the discharge of injurious substances into the state’s waters, a twoyear felony. 04/24/2024 04:43 PM
THE BODARYS
Leelanau seniors fall victim to scam
People often read about scams happening to others in the news, but most think it could never happen to themselves, let alone, anyone they know like a family member or friend. Al, 77 and Kathy, 73, Bodary, a retired Leelanau County couple, were the unsuspecting victims of a recent social media scam that defrauded them out of their life savings, leaving them completely depleted. 04/24/2024 04:43 PM
The Leland Dam Authority approved setting the summer lake level for Lake Leelanau at 589.21 feet last Wednesday. Enterprise photo by Meakalia Previch-Liu
Leland Dam Authority approved lake level
The Leland Dam Authority approved setting the summer lake level for Lake Leelanau at 589.21 feet last Wednesday. This level was mandated by the circuit court of Leelanau County in 1976, but the order allows this level to fluctuate a maximum of 2 inches below this level. 04/24/2024 04:43 PM
Luca Brunner and many other kids at the Scott Brow Fishing Derby can get their hands on a delicious Barb’s Bakery donut. Courtesy photo
Youth fishing derby this Saturday
Families can expect plenty of fish and even bigger smiles at the annual Scott Brow Fishing Derby held at the Northport Mill Pond on Third Street from dawn until 2 p.m. on Saturday. The Northport sportsman Club sponsors the annual youth fishing derby each spring, according to coordinator and local Ryan Blessing. 04/24/2024 04:43 PM

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