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Workshop participants are pictured putting together dream catchers during one of the many Heritage Library activity sessions led by tribal librarian Francis Carew and his mother, Roseanne Raphael. Courtesy photo
Library offers space for Anishinabek cultural activities, crafts
The Heritage Library in Peshawbestown is host to a variety of events and activities throughout the year that promote the Anishinabek culture. From workshops centered on how to make moccasins step by step as well as traditional ribbon skirts, to classes teaching people how to create dream catchers and snow snakes in the winter — the library maker space allows for both Native Americans and the general public to learn important aspects about the tribe and its rich culture that continues to live on. 06/26/2024 04:30 PM
Cedar Polka Fest in jeopardy
Cedar Polka Fest in jeopardy
A squabble over fees for use of township park land could cancel this year’s Cedar Polka Fest. Organizers of the event, the Polka Fest Foundation/Cedar Chamber of Commerce, have called foul a proposal to charge the organization money for use of the Cedar Community Park for the Polka Fest, scheduled for Aug. 06/26/2024 04:30 PM
Trail extension delayed to 2025
Trail extension delayed to 2025
Nearly 70 people gathered at the Leland Township Library on Saturday for an informative meeting called “Heritage Trail Perspectives” that focused on “Segment 9” from Bohemian Road to Good Harbor. 06/26/2024 04:30 PM
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore volunteers (from left to right) John England, Patty Kelly, boat captain Adam Reitz, and Mandy England are pictured Wednesday morning while loading up for a two week trip to South Manitou Island. Kelly, 72, has been volunteering with the National Park...
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore volunteers (from left to right) John England, Patty Kelly, boat captain Adam Reitz, and Mandy England are pictured Wednesday morning while loading up for a two week trip to South Manitou Island. Kelly, 72, has been volunteering with the National Park Service for 36 years now, and said during this trip, they plan to complete groundskeeping and maintenance projects on the farm and around the island. 06/26/2024 04:30 PM
Cherry organizations merge
Cherry organizations merge
Cherries will soon have a new salesperson. And they may have a new spokesperson. 06/26/2024 04:30 PM
Sweet cherries nearly ripe
Sweet cherries nearly ripe
Leelanau sweet cherries are ready to pick, and in plenty of time for the Fourth of July. Sweets got an early start with a warm spring, and never looked back, according to Centerville Township grower Greg Williams. 06/26/2024 04:30 PM
Cherry leaf spot leaves no ‘fuel’
Cherry leaf spot leaves no ‘fuel’
Think of cherry leaves as the engine that converts gas to energy in your car. Now if you can imagine the stress put on fruit trees that lose their leaves, you’ve got a picture of what’s occurring in many orchards across Leelanau County. 06/19/2024 04:23 PM
Empire’s short-term rental saga continues
Empire’s short-term rental saga continues
Empire will be continuing the great short-term rental debate at its regular meeting Tuesday after continued sparring over the topic at the workshop meeting Thursday. The village will make a motion at the regular meeting on whether to continue moving forward with a short-term registration or regulation ordinance that would be motioned to seek an attorney’s opinion from Mika Meyers Law Firm based out of Grand Rapids, if passed. 06/19/2024 04:23 PM
The Northport Art Association opened its Members Exhibit with a well-attended open house Friday. The exhibit runs through July 5. Photo courtesy of Sheen Watkins Photography
The Northport Art Association
The Northport Art Association opened its Members Exhibit with a well-attended open house Friday. The exhibit runs through July 5. 06/19/2024 04:23 PM
Big crop on trees
Big crop on trees
Preliminary numbers discussed at a Cherry Grower Alliance meeting held Monday show that tart cherry growers in Northwest Michigan are planning to harvest a much larger crop. The estimates anticipate an 80-95 million pound crop in northwest Michigan including Leelanau County. 06/19/2024 04:23 PM
Teacher send-off includes poem
Teacher send-off includes poem
To start off the last regular board meeting of the school year, eighth grader Janai Misner read a poem to celebrate the retirement of longtime Glen Lake English teacher Lisa Nadlicki. “Mrs. 06/19/2024 04:23 PM
Heritage Trail topic of meeting
Heritage Trail topic of meeting
An informational meeting called “Heritage Trail Perspectives” will take place on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. 06/19/2024 04:23 PM

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