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Trail plans spark debate, again
Trail plans spark debate, again
The battle for the final 4.2-mile “Segment 9” of the Heritage Trail within the Sleeping Bear Dunes is heating up again as plans are finalized and opposition is questioning the impact on the environment with roughly 7,300 trees’ fate in doubt, according to an assessment of the environmental impact by Borealis Consulting LLC in Traverse City. 02/07/2024 05:13 PM
Tracy Smedes-Hepler and her friend, Luca, 3, enjoyed some fresh air and exercise Tuesday, walking on the Leelanau Trail in Suttons Bay. Enterprise photo by Amy Hubbell
Tracy Smedes-Hepler and her friend, Luca, 3
Tracy Smedes-Hepler and her friend, Luca, 3, enjoyed some fresh air and exercise Tuesday, walking on the Leelanau Trail in Suttons Bay. 02/07/2024 05:13 PM
Board gets raw data
Board gets raw data
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners were saddened when the results of an organizational culture survey came back to them Jan. 02/07/2024 05:13 PM
Village of Empire reaches settlement
Village of Empire reaches settlement
Appointed Empire Village attorney Brad Wierda has reached a settlement agreement regarding the lawsuit against Empire and Village of Empire President Sue Palmer. Terry Bacon sued in Leelanau County Circuit Court, alleging that Palmer violated the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the General Law Village Act (GLVA) by failing to produce public records and writings of a village officer which Bacon requested. 01/31/2024 06:09 PM
Task Force to hold meeting
Task Force to hold meeting
The Leelanau County Energy Futures Task Force will host an informational meeting Tuesday, Feb. 20 in Leland. 01/31/2024 06:09 PM
Seasonal weight restrictions set
Seasonal weight restrictions set
Effective 6 a.m., today seasonal weight and speed restrictions will be imposed on all Leelanau County Roads, with exceptions as listed below. All weight limitations will be in accordance with the Michigan Truck Commission/ Michigan State Police, Motor Carrier Division Manual. 01/31/2024 06:09 PM
Pat and Phil Thies, pictured here at the store, will retire at the end of March after almost 19 years of owning and operating Jaffe’s Resale & Consignment in Lake Leelanau. Photo courtesy of Phil Thies
Jaffe’s Resale & Consignment sold
After almost 19 years of owning and operating Lake Leelanau’s Jaffe’s Resale & Consignment, Phil and Pat Thies announced just last week the news of their retirement and the selling of their business. 01/31/2024 06:09 PM
Emily Goodell, Amoritas Vineyards co-owner and head viticulturist is pictured with Matthew Goodell, Amoritas co-owner, at the tasting room in Lake Leelanau. Amoritas Vineyards submitted four wines to the 2024 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, and came away with one Best of Class fo...
Leelanau wineries win top awards at national award competition
Three Leelanau County wineries took home best of class top awards at the 2024 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, including Amoritas Vineyards for its 2020 Pinot Blanc, Aurora Cellars for its 2022 Sauvignon Blanc, and Verterra Cellars for its 2022 Pinot Grigio. The competition is one of the largest in the world and features more than 50 judges analyzing 5,700 wines from 31 states as well as Mexico and Canada. 01/31/2024 06:09 PM
Planners retire from 3 townships
Planners retire from 3 townships
Tim Johnson is looking for something to do the first Monday of the month. Johnson of Cedar stepped down from the Centerville Township Plannning Commission in November. 01/31/2024 06:09 PM
Sheriff Department secures second K-9
Sheriff Department secures second K-9
A second dog recently joined the ranks of the Leelanau County Sheriff’s Office. Keno is a German Shepherd born in Slovakia and being trained in narcotics detection and patrol by Fresh Coast K-9 in Ludington, and he’s already visiting the county on weekends while he finishes classes, according to Sheriff Mike Borkovich. 01/31/2024 06:09 PM
30+ on St. Mary honor roll
30+ on St. Mary honor roll
More than 30 St. Mary students were recognized for achievement during the second semester marking period of the 2023-24 school year. 01/31/2024 06:09 PM
Climate change topic of meet
Climate change topic of meet
The Glen Lake Community Library in Empire will host a presentation by Inland Seas Education Association (ISEA) Thursday, Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. 01/31/2024 06:09 PM

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