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SBDNL to receive Inflation Reduction Act funding
SBDNL to receive Inflation Reduction Act funding
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakershore (SBDNL) will receive funding through the Inflation Reduction Act – joining eight other Midwest National Park Service sites for projects. The goal focuses on climate resilience of ecosystems and improve forest health, according to SBDNL Superintendent Scott Tucker. 03/13/2024 11:46 PM
Pete Moon shown at the Elmwood Marina. Enterprise file photo
Moon steps down from harbormaster’s seat
Between the Elmwood Township Board’s February and March meetings, the township harbormaster – Pete Moon – stepped down to pursue work in the private sector. His last day was earlier this month. 03/13/2024 11:46 PM
Agritourism summit planned in T-C
Agritourism summit planned in T-C
Michigan State University Extension will host the 2024 Agritourism Summit in Traverse City May 7 and 8. The event, which will take place between Hotel Indigo and the Hagerty Center, aims to create a resilient, sustainable and more viable agritourism industry for years to come. 03/13/2024 11:46 PM
St. Mary Preschooler Margaret Campillo reads in the book nook tent during the ‘Pop Open a Good Book’ reading event. Courtesy photo
St. Mary students read for March
In support of March is Reading Month, St. Mary Art and Elementary School faculty members organized a literacy event for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. 03/13/2024 11:46 PM
LEELANAU HISTORY
LEELANAU HISTORY
The owners of what could arguably be the most lavish home in northern Michigan have had their property tax appeal turned down by the Leland Township Board of Review. The Leland Board of Review voted unanimously Tuesday to turn down a petition from Celebration Life Trust of its 2019 tax assessment. *** The Loon Ranger rides again! In fact, he’ll probably begin riding on a pontoon boat as soon as the ice thaws on Cedar Lake in Elmwood Township this spring. Thoughtless water skiers using a slalom course after hours and too close to the northwestern shore of Cedar Lake need to know that the Loon Ranger will have his eyes on them. 03/13/2024 11:46 PM
Traverse Bay Transportation Company formed in 1906, with its main dock in Traverse City. Orson Peck Postcard
A new century: getting materials from here to there
The following is an excerpt from “Meet Me At The Dock in Greilickville, Grand Traverse Bay” by author Kathleen Firestone. Copies of her books are available at local book stores or directly from her. 03/13/2024 11:46 PM
The North Bay Celtic band is playing at Northern Latitude in Lake Leelanau on Friday and at Ciccone Winery on Saturday. From left to right: Martha Meek, Cathy Southwick, Judy Barrett, Kerry Alspaugh, Jan Ostrowski, Kersti Bruining. Back row: Tom Nixon, Pete Ostrowski, and Doug Martin. Cour...
St. Patrick’s Day fun all over the county
Grab your best green outfits for fun as people get into the spirit of the Irish this weekend and on St. Patrick’s Day, Sunday, March 17 on the Leelanau Peninsula. 03/13/2024 11:46 PM
The Leelanau County Board of Canvassers is hard at work at the county government center Thursday morning certifying the results from the Feb. 27 presidential primary election. The board did not finish its work at the Feb. 29 meeting and reconvened Wednesday after publication time. If the r...
The Leelanau County Board
The Leelanau County Board. 03/13/2024 11:46 PM
Front row (left to right): Norsemen team members Dean Hulett, Jacob Gulley, Casey Porter; middle row: team members James Miller, Jack Shiner, Michael Rokita, Koen Kruk, and mentors Chase Porter and Emma Grant; Back row: mentor Andy Brandt, team member Alex McCormick, and mentors Bill Klein...
S-B Norsemen Robotics compete in first match in Lake City
This weekend, Suttons Bay Public Schools’ Norsemen Robotics, made up of students from Suttons Bay, Lake Leelanau St Mary, and Northport, competed at Lake City High School for the first district competition of the season. The competition consisted of 78 randomized qualification matches, during which each team played as an “alliance” with two others and against three opposing robots. These qualification matches then determined the team’s rank out of the 40 teams present. At the conclusion of the qualification matches, the team ranked 8th. 03/13/2024 11:46 PM
Judy Walter (left) and her husband, Jon, have been decorating the bridge off Elm Street in Suttons Bay since last July. Their latest creation, a giant green shamrock for St. Patrick’s Day, is on display for those passing by to see. Enterprise photo by Meakalia Previch-Liu
Decorating the Suttons Bay bridge
Just off Elm Street near Suttons Bay High School, those passing by may notice a large, sparkling and green shamrock decoration along the bridge in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day this month. 03/13/2024 11:46 PM
A cardinal is pictured outside the Leelanau Enterprise office on Monday staring intently at its reflection in a window. Especially common in the springtime, when male cardinals see their reflection, the birds may think it’s a rival encroaching on his territory.
A cardinal is pictured outside the Leelanau Enterprise office on Monday staring intently at its reflection in a window
A cardinal is pictured outside the Leelanau Enterprise offi ce on Monday staring intently at its refl ection in a window. 03/13/2024 11:46 PM
Childhood services millage up for renewal
Childhood services millage up for renewal
Millages for county services are up for renewal in August, including the historically controversial Early Childhood Services program administered by the Benzie-Leelanau District Health Department. The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners heard a presentation on the program Tuesday and will decide whether to place the millage renewal proposal on the ballot at their March 19 meeting, Tuesday night. 03/13/2024 11:46 PM

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