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Locals root for Lions, Green Bay in football playoffs
Locals root for Lions, Green Bay in football playoffs
Thank goodness all this hazardous weather coincided with lots of football on television. I don’t know about everyone else, but it was a great football weekend for me. Debby and I both spent part of our growing up years in Milwaukee, and, as a result, are die-hard Packer fans. Although, wanting to see the Lions make it to their first Superbowl is making us a little less “die-hard.” 01/17/2024 04:38 PM
‘Park after Dark’ dates set in February
‘Park after Dark’ dates set in February
Well I hope all you snowbirds are happy, you certainly got what you were hoping for. It’s a little tough getting around right now, but I guess it goes with the territory. 01/17/2024 04:38 PM
Progress reported on Bingham Township project
Progress reported on Bingham Township project
Discussions about the ongoing construction project at the government offices and a possible design for a parks and recreation committee website dominated the Bingham Township Board meeting Monday. The project started in summer 2023 and includes an addition to the township hall that will provide a place for the absentee voter counting board to count ballots. 01/17/2024 04:38 PM
S-B Township may scratch park position
S-B Township may scratch park position
Plans to discard its controversial “parks supervisor” position were discussed last week by the Suttons Bay Township Board. At its monthly meeting Jan. 01/17/2024 04:38 PM
Pathfinder students helped with meal preparation and distribution volunteering for Project Feed the Kids in Traverse City. Courtesy photo
Pathfinder students serve during MLK Day
Students from The Pathfinder School in Elmwood Township participated in a day of service Monday in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. 01/17/2024 04:38 PM
Pathfinder appoints new board chair
Pathfinder appoints new board chair
The Pathfinder School, an independent K-8 school in Elmwood Township, appointed Dina Kennedy as the new chair of the Board of Trustees. Her appointment marks a signifi cant moment in the school’s history, as she becomes the first female chair of the group in 23 years. 01/17/2024 04:38 PM
Zoom history program
Zoom history program
Robert Myers of the Historical Society of Michigan will host a virtual program about the House of David’s Great Waters Transportation Company on Tuesday, Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. 01/17/2024 04:38 PM
Thomas & Milliken Millwork sells business
Thomas & Milliken Millwork sells business
After 47 years of owning and operating Thomas & Milliken Millwork, Inc., Northport residents Andy and Gloria Thomas announced last week that they are selling their millwork company to Michigan businessmen Jarred Copeman and Joe Abdou. 01/17/2024 04:38 PM
The Cedar State Bank originally was a two-story structure before it burned in 1926. It was rebuilt with one story only and has sit empty for many years. Photo from Remembering Solon
Historic ‘bank’ in Cedar sold
The historical bank in Cedar is under new ownership as Corey Flaska purchased the building from previous proprietor Bill Kasben for $150,000 last week. “It’s a historically identified building for us locals,” Flaska, who owns and operates Leelanau Construction, said. 01/17/2024 04:38 PM
Council seeks support for EV charging stations
Council seeks support for EV charging stations
The Village of Northport will be reaching out to local businesses and donors to help with funding of their electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in town, following council discussion and approval on Jan. 4 to commence forward with its next steps. 01/17/2024 04:38 PM
Council to hire full-time treasurer; part-time admin assistant
Council to hire full-time treasurer; part-time admin assistant
The Village of Northport gave the green light last week to start the hiring process to fill two new positions among its staff. Northport Village Council trustees voted 6-1 to approve two separate and new job descriptions for a full-time treasurer and part-time administrative assistant at a special meeting held Friday morning. 01/17/2024 04:38 PM
Chuck Bondy of Maple City snapped a photo of this tom turkey near his home. Courtesy photo
Chuck Bondy
Chuck Bondy of Maple City snapped a photo of this tom turkey near his home. 01/17/2024 04:38 PM

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