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Live Nativity in Lake Leelanau
Live Nativity in Lake Leelanau
The birth of Christ is a beautiful, unifying moment in the history of Christianity. The humble beginning of Jesus’ birth is a story that touches our hearts. Celebrate a reflective moment after Jesus’ birth and bring peace and joy to our community that extends well after Christmas Day. 12/27/2023 04:58 PM
A LOOK BACK INTO 2023
A LOOK BACK INTO 2023
JANUARY 5, 2023 The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners reelected District 4 commissioner Ty Wessell as its chairman at an organizational session on Jan. 3. 12/27/2023 04:58 PM
Sue Trumbull of Leland marked the winter solstice with this photo taken Thursday along Lake Michigan. Courtesy photo
Solstice Sunset
Sue Trumbull of Leland marked the winter solstice with this photo taken Thursday along Lake Michigan. 12/27/2023 04:58 PM
Christmas is not over per pastors
Christmas is not over per pastors
Reporter’s note: This week concludes a four-part series about the fading role of Jesus Christ in Christmas. Past coverage has delved into Christmas in schools, feasts and music. This week we look into the Christian view that Dec. 25 should not mark the end of Christmas celebrating. 12/27/2023 04:58 PM
The village of Northport will ring in 2024 with its iconic “anchor” drop at the Northport Inn right in the heart of downtown. The annual beloved tradition garners interest from both locals and visitors alike, and the anchor drop, which switched from the usual “ball” (pictured here) last ye...
NYE celebrations to kick off 2024
If you’re looking for something to do on New Year’s eve to ring in 2024, towns and local businesses in Leelanau County have a number of specials and celebrations perfect for just yourself or the entire family. 12/27/2023 04:58 PM
County HR head resigns
County HR head resigns
The Leelanau County government is taking a blow as another department head recently confirmed to the newspaper that they submitted their letter of resignation. This time around, it was human resources (HR) director Darcy Weaver, who will be leaving on Jan. 5, 2024. 12/27/2023 04:58 PM
Top 10 stories of the past year
Top 10 stories of the past year
The Enterprise staff, reflecting on the past 52 issues, has come up with the top 10 stories of 2023. Another year out from the life-changing COVID, county government and the evolving role of a county finance director are near the top of our stories, for a second-straight year. 12/27/2023 04:58 PM
Glen Lake freshman Britton Wheeler uses the jointer to make sure the edges of the board are square.
Glen Lake students working with wood
Glen Lake high school students are building their future participating in the county’s only school industrial arts program. The class holds a unique signifi cance, providing students with hands-on experiences that transcend traditional classroom learning. 12/20/2023 09:57 PM
The Leelanau Community Choir performed earlier this month at the churches in Suttons Bay, Leland and Glen Arbor. Enterprise photo by Amy Hubbell
Birth story lost in popular music
Reporter’s note: The third installment follows of a fourpart series delving into the role of Jesus Christ in how we celebrate Christmas. Previous stories dealt with Christ’s use of food and feasts in reaching the hearts of people and how in local schools free speech rights are tempered by the separation of church and state by the First Amendment. This week attention turns to Christ’s presence in Christmas songs new and old. 12/20/2023 09:57 PM
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

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