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GL eyes Nov. for bond; Budget, septic
GL eyes Nov. for bond; Budget, septic
The Glen Lake Board of Education acknowledged Wednesday night that the school will not sprint for a mileage this spring after a failed $35 million bid was rejected in fall 2023. The Laker administration has its eyes set on the November ballot instead with an updated, early-target price of $20 to $25 million being discussed. 01/24/2024 04:23 PM
County fills 2 open positions
County fills 2 open positions
County Administrator Deborah Allen recently announced that the county hired a new human resources director, Heather Cade. This addition is part of Allen’s efforts to fill open positions at the government center and stem the departure of personnel that’s been increasing in intensity since the second half of 2023. 01/24/2024 04:23 PM
Senior millage OK’d by board
Senior millage OK’d by board
01/18/2024 11:02 AM
The Frazier Freeland Nature Area off Freeland Road shares a 900 foot property line with an 80 acre parcel near Omena that was sold by Villa Marquette to the Leelanau Conservancy. Enterprise photo by Alan Campbell
Villa Marquette acreage now preserved
The deed granting ownership of a stretch of gravelly brook trout stream and 80 acres that it drains took a circuitous route on its way to the Leelanau Conservancy. But ensuring that the property remains undeveloped matches the goals of the Jesuits, whose name appeared on the title for 88 years. 01/17/2024 04:38 PM
A plan to preserve and rehabilitate Woolsey Memorial Airport in Northport was presented at last Wednesday’s Leelanau Township meeting. The building is currently in critical condition, and work to restore its structural integrity, weatherproofing, and improving safety and durability needs t...
Twp. discuss preserving Woolsey airport
Leelanau Township is considering its next steps in helping to restore the historic Woolsey Memorial Airport in Northport. A decision on how much funds they have dedicated towards the restoration project could be decided as soon as next month. 01/17/2024 04:38 PM
Firefighters battle a blaze on the 1000 block of Sunset Shores Drive in Lake Leelanau Monday morning, right. Below, area fire departments faced plenty of obstacles including snowy conditions that led to three fire apparatus to become stuck. Courtesy photo
Neighbors hear explosion, see fire
Area fire departments were dispatched to an “explosion with smoke and flames visible” at the 1000 block of Sunset Shores Drive in Lake Leelanau Monday morning. “We arrived with Sutton Bay Fire Department and mutual aid from everywhere,” Leland Township Fire Chief Dan Besson said. 01/17/2024 04:38 PM
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Sentencings include more than $40K in restitution
Restitution of $40,000 was ordered when two men were sentenced last week in 13th Circuit Court. An Alanson man was ordered to spend eight months in jail and pay restitution of $22,031 after pleading guilty to charges resulting from the theft of property and tools taken in September 2022. 01/17/2024 04:38 PM
Empire eyes STR regs
Empire eyes STR regs
The Village of Empire is in the beginning stages of crafting a new short-term rental (STRs) ordinance that is prime to spark debate in the community with the highest density of shortterm rentals in the county. 01/17/2024 04:38 PM
County wineries lauded
County wineries lauded
Four county wineries have been recognized for their riesling wines in Decanter Magazine. The magazine sent a reviewer to northwest Michigan last year to rank the rieslings of the region. 01/17/2024 04:38 PM
Cherryland distributes funds
Cherryland distributes funds
Cherryland Cares awarded a total of $15,300 to three northwest Michigan area non-profit organizations last quarter. The Grand Traverse Dyslexia Association will use this funding to support students who need assistance with tuition. 01/17/2024 04:38 PM
Don’t be fooled by scam
Don’t be fooled by scam
The Leelanau County Sheriff’s Office are warning residents about a telephone scam. The department received several reports Friday of phone calls from someone who identifi ed themselves as “Sgt. 01/17/2024 04:38 PM
Real estate thrives amidst market vulnerability
Real estate thrives amidst market vulnerability
Demand remains extremely strong for the high-end homes of Leelanau County that command the attention of the rich and famous, but some faint cracks are showing in other areas of the market. Time will tell whether those cracks grow and have the capability to trip up a market that’s been red hot for years. 01/17/2024 04:38 PM

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