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Among the Northport Tree Lighting Festivities are horse-drawn carriage rides, like the one pictured here, departing from The Mitten Brewing Company. People can take a free carriage ride one last time this Saturday from 3-6 p.m., or drive down to the Northport Creek Golf Course for gingerbr...
El Niño promises Green Christmas
A snowless Christmas in Leelanau County? It happens. And it’s forecast to happen again on Monday. 12/20/2023 09:57 PM
Clerks prepare for ‘24 election
Clerks prepare for ‘24 election
Americans can expect the next presidential election to dominate next year’s headlines through November, and perhaps much longer than that if the results are contested again. Here in northern Michigan, officials are already preparing for the first of the 2024 statewide elections, the presidential preference primary, which is fast approaching on Feb. 27. 12/20/2023 09:57 PM
“Twin Flames: Burned!”
“Twin Flames: Burned!”
Northern Michiganders were stunned when two major documentaries appeared about Twin Flames Universe, a self-help and wellness cult, with its leaders stationed in Suttons Bay. The depth of emotional pain expressed by former members was hard to watch and raised more questions than it answered. 12/20/2023 09:57 PM
Dan Scripps quietly plays a lead role in Michigan’s energy future from his home office in Northport. Courtesy photo
Scripps player in energy future
Dan Scripps quietly plays one of the biggest roles in state government in determining the energy future of Michigan, mostly from his home office in Northport. Scripps, the one-term state legislator who rode the coattails of President Barack Obama into office in 2008, was appointed in 2019 to the three-member Michigan Public Service Commission and named its chair in 2020. 12/20/2023 09:57 PM
County on a farm ‘disaster’ lists
County on a farm ‘disaster’ lists
Local farmers who experienced losses earlier this year may qualify for assistance from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). Gov. 12/20/2023 09:57 PM
School plans delayed library project
School plans delayed library project
Long-planned improvements to Leland School’s secondary media center may become a reality in 2024. The Board of Education is working on proposed improvements to the media center which were included in the district’s most recent renovations. 12/20/2023 09:57 PM
‘Park steward’ role reviewed
‘Park steward’ role reviewed
Talks are still ongoing at the Bingham Township offices regarding a parks and recreation bylaws policy update. As at the last township board meeting in November, the main sticking point was still whether committee members and the township’s “parks stewards” can confront people for breaking park rules. 12/20/2023 09:57 PM
Sewer rates confirmed, set by NLTUA
Sewer rates confirmed, set by NLTUA
Despite it being called into question at last week’s Leelanau Township’s regular board meeting, the Northport-Leelanau Township Utility Authority (NLTUA) can enforce municipal sewer rate increases, even if the majority of one of the constituent municipalities does not approve of the cost. 12/20/2023 09:57 PM
Road groups eye salt alternative
Road groups eye salt alternative
As the winter season approaches, counties across Michigan are preparing to handle the inevitable dumping of snow, especially on roadways. Technology and processes employed have helped plows become more efficient, said Bradley Wieferich, the director of the Department of Transportation. 12/20/2023 09:57 PM
Northport father and daughter duo Lydia and Tom Woodruff are hitting the road for a “Follow the Art” tour in 2024. Starting in late January, the Woodruffs are traveling to different states from Michigan to as far as Florida for a film and art tour, sharing art programs as well as interview...
‘Follow the Art’ tour: Woodruffs hit the road next month
Northport father and daughter duo Lydia and Tom Woodruff are hitting the road for a “Follow the Art” tour starting next month. The power team will travel to different states from Michigan to as far as Florida for a film and art tour, sharing art programs as well as interviewing family, friends, and mentors. 12/20/2023 09:57 PM
‘Happy’ exhibit begins Jan. 12
‘Happy’ exhibit begins Jan. 12
Happiness will abound in 2024. The Glen Arbor Arts Center (GAAC) will host “Happy” an exhibition of the work of 26 artists, Jan. 12 through March 21. For this exhibit artists were asked to tell and show: What makes you happy? What does that look like? Like a dog with two tails? Like a pig in mud? 12/20/2023 09:57 PM
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Long receives favorable review
Leland Superintendent Stephanie Long has been given a glowing review from the Leland Board of Education. The board unanimously adopted the review which was conducted this month and integrated into a narrative format. 12/20/2023 09:57 PM

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