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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
Gearing up for National Poetry Month in Leelanau Twp.
Gearing up for National Poetry Month in Leelanau Twp.
April is National Poetry Month and the Leelanau Township Library in Northport has a series of programs planned to celebrate it. The events will be held every Tuesday evening in April from 7 – 8:30 pm. This Tuesday’s program features Carrie Cantalupo Sharp, Michael Hughes, and Chelsea Marsh. Carrie is a published poet who is working on a hybrid chapbook. Michael’s chapbook, First Risings, was published in 2012. Chelsea has been a writer and judge for the Traverse Area District Library (TADL) Poets Night Out. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM
LWVLC to host meeting
LWVLC to host meeting
The League of Women Voters Leelanau County will host an informational meeting next Wednesday, April 3 about the proposal renewal of a millage for early childhood services. The program, titled “Early Childhood Millage — What it Supports and Why it Matters” is scheduled from 7 to 8 p.m. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM
Egg hunt and Easter dinner set
Egg hunt and Easter dinner set
I have said it before, I will say it again, Mother Nature is a fickle lady. We have had nasty weather the last two years on this past weekend. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM

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