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Leelanau gets national ink
Leelanau gets national ink
Leelanau County and the Traverse City area continue to get exposure in the national media. The peninsula is listed No. 01/03/2024 07:41 PM
County Board gets survey results
County Board gets survey results
01/03/2024 05:41 PM
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Report diagnoses malaise among staff
01/03/2024 05:32 PM
Ellie Johnson, conservation district forester, is pictured presenting educational programs to Leland fifth graders in October during the organization’s annual field day at Veronica Valley Park. Enterprise photo by Meakalia Previch-Liu
Leelanau Conservation District to host winter webinar series
People can learn about nature and the conservation efforts being made in the region from the comfort of their own homes this winter thanks to a webinar series free and open to the public. Leelanau Conservation District announced its 2024 lineup of speakers just last week for its upcoming winter webinar series scheduled for select Tuesday evenings in January and February. 12/27/2023 04:58 PM
Improvements planned for Co. Rd. 626
Improvements planned for Co. Rd. 626
A major road spanning across the northern part of the Leelanau Peninsula is next up for reconstruction this summer. The county Road Commission granted approval Dec. 12/27/2023 04:58 PM
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12:52 p.m. — Solon Township — Last night, caller noticed money was missing. 12/27/2023 04:58 PM
Areas of dense fog were observed in Leelanau County, like pictured here on Bugai Road, and much of northern lower Michigan on Tuesday. The U.S. National Weather Service Gaylord announced a dense fog advisory in effect until 7 a.m. Wednesday, advising drivers to take proper precautions whil...
Areas of dense fog were observed in Leelanau County
Areas of dense fog were observed in Leelanau County, like pictured here on Bugai Road, and much of northern lower Michigan on Tuesday. The U.S. National Weather Service Gaylord announced a dense fog advisory in effect until 7 a.m. Wednesday, advising drivers to take proper precautions while out on the road. 12/27/2023 04:58 PM
A surfer ascended to Northport to catch some waves last week during high winds as local residence enjoy the show. Courtesy photo by Ruth Barry
Empire Village explores office space
The village of Empire has begun identifying potential locations to complete site plans on up to three potential locations for a new “village office and community space.” The Village of Empire has known the need of a new village office, but things have been heating up since last March. Currently, the village office is located in a building adjacent the Empire Township hall. 12/27/2023 04:58 PM
Sisters Whitney Trump, left, and Ashley Brizard used to sit on Santa’s lap at the Omena fire hall when they were growing up. This year, they were there with their parents, Bob and Kori Wheeler, and three generations of the Wheeler family. Photo courtesy of Kori Wheeler
Generations welcome Santa in Omena
Santa was in Omena on Christmas Eve and it was a wonderful, multi-generational affair. Over 30 adults and almost 20 children awaited Santa’s arrival on the fire truck. There were five families with three generations at the gathering. Two families, the Wheelers and the DelaFuentes, tied for most attendees this year, with twelve each. They both had seven adults and five children with them. Martha DelaFuente was there with her daughters and sons-in-law and all five of her grandchildren. 12/27/2023 04:58 PM
‘Wintercake’ at library
‘Wintercake’ at library
The Suttons Bay Bingham District LIbrary will host a special family story program on Tuesday, January 2 at 10:30 am. The program will feature “Wintercake,” a resplendent picture book by local author and illustrator, Lynne Ray Perkins. 12/27/2023 04:58 PM
LWV of Leelanau County to host blood drive Jan. 4
LWV of Leelanau County to host blood drive Jan. 4
Versiti and the League of Women Voters of Leelanau County will host a blood drive next week. Versiti will be in the community room of the county government building from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m., Jan. 12/27/2023 04:58 PM
Weather good for travelers
Weather good for travelers
The Thompson house was full of Christmas cheer and joy. The “out of town” girls were here for a short time and at the mercy of the airlines. But unfortunately not all the out of town kids and relatives were here. But trust me, they were here in everyone’s thoughts and missed. 12/27/2023 04:58 PM

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