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M.H. Stewart, a small steamer, was sighted many times in the Manitou Passage. Photo courtesy of Leelanau Historical Museum
Surfman remembers favorite fish boat/tug in island passage
The following stories are taken with permission from the book, “The South Manitou Story” by Gerald E. Crowner, who was a surfman at the island Coast Guard station from 1926-28. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM
One historical marker was installed in the fall of 2023 at Brown Bridge Quiet Area in Grand Traverse County. The Brown Bridge “test case” confi rmed that Nuart, the project sign fabricator, installation process works well. The Kchi Wiikwedong Anishinaabe History Project mission is to eleva...
Anishinaabe historical marker location set
Specific locations for two new historical and cultural markers conveying Anishinaabe histories and teachings were approved to be installed in late May or June by Leelanau Township at its regular board meeting this month. One of the markers will appear at Peterson Park, and the other would be located at the Omena lakeside park. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM
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Crane count April 13
The International Crane Foundation and 1,800 volunteers have slated the annual Midwest Crane Count, Saturday, April 13, from 5:30 to 7:30 a.m. The survey takes place in more than 150 counties in seven states including Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Ohio and Minnesota. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM
No money for Leland fireworks
No money for Leland fireworks
Mary Kuntz loves the 4th of July and all the fun that comes with Independence Day. However, one of these activities is in jeopardy. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM
Michelle Shackelford, owner of Leelanau Specialty Cut Flowers in Cedar, is ramping up for a busy spring, summer, and fall as she begins to harvest flowers from early May until Christmas. Enterprise photo by Brian Freiberger
Michelle Shackelford
Michelle Shackelford, owner of Leelanau Specialty Cut Flowers in Cedar, is ramping up for a busy spring, summer, and fall as she begins to harvest fl owers from early May until Christmas. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM
LEWIS
Lewis tapped as interim admin.
Leelanau County’s current administrator, Deb Allen, is set to set down in about two weeks on April 12, leaving the county without its most important nonelected official until a new administrator/ chief financial officer (CFO) is hired. In the intervening period, former Traverse City Mayor Richard Lewis will serve as interim administrator for Leelanau County. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM
WNEK
Enterprise has new publisher
Michael Wnek has been named the new publisher of the Leelanau Enterprise. Wnek, whose work history includes print and digital media, will take over for publisher John Elchert, who for the past year has been playing a dual role as Enterprise publisher and chief operating officer of the Enterprise parent group, Blackbird. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM
New location for island docks
New location for island docks
It’s location, location for docks on the Manitou islands. Or to be more accurate, new location and new location. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM
Leelanau Township approves 2024-25 budget
Leelanau Township approves 2024-25 budget
Leelanau Township unanimously approved its 2024-25 recommended budget of $851,940, as well as four township officer salary resolutions on Monday. Emergency Services fund revenues come in at $1,843,212, which makes up 59% of the revenue allocation, while the general fund revenue makes up 19%. Expenditures for the budget total are $2.8 million, with 53%, or $1.48 million, of those appropriations being wages and benefits. 03/20/2024 05:09 PM
Man charged in fatal crash
Man charged in fatal crash
A 33-year-old downstate man has been charged in connection with Sept. 4 fatal vehicle crash in Elmwood Township. 03/20/2024 05:09 PM
5 annual meetings Saturday
5 annual meetings Saturday
Fewer and fewer local townships appear to be holding their annual spring meeting. Way back in 1846, the leaders of our fledgling state, set out to provide a framework for governance with township electors, giving them one day a year to have their say. 03/20/2024 05:09 PM
Childhood Services millage renewal sought
Childhood Services millage renewal sought
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners, with a 6-1 vote, approved the language for an Early Childhood Services program millage renewal proposal at their Tuesday evening regular session. The issue will appear on the Aug. 6 primary election ballot. Commissioner Melinda Lautner was the sole “no” vote. 03/20/2024 05:09 PM

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