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Red-hot real estate
Red-hot real estate
The party keeps getting louder for the Leelanau County housing market. Home sales last month reached new highs for total volume, average price and median price — and the records weren’t even close to previous marks. 03/06/2024 05:30 PM
The Twin Flames Universe “Church of Union” logo, pictured with a line going straight through it, is used as the profile picture for the “Michiganders Against the Twin Flames Church of Union” Facebook page. The purpose of the online page is to invite members of the community to work togethe...
“Michiganders Against the Twin Flames Church of Union:”
A Facebook page called “Michiganders Against the Twin Flames Church of Union” has garnered over 400 followers since it was first created less than two weeks ago. Nicole Schroeder, 30, said she made the online page as a way to raise awareness about high control groups like Twin Flames Universe (TFU) and to help any victims looking for support after encountering TFU founders’ and Suttons Bay couple Jeff and Shaleia Divine. 03/06/2024 05:30 PM
ARPA spending deadline nears
ARPA spending deadline nears
It’s been about three years since the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) – Biden’s COVID-19 stimulus package – was signed into law, and spending deadlines are approaching. Any ARPA funds that haven’t been obligated by the end of this year, and spent by the end of 2026, must be returned to the federal government. 03/06/2024 05:30 PM
Youth Art Exhibit
Youth Art Exhibit
St. Mary School art students, under the direction of faculty member Deb Shutt, will participate in the annual Youth Art Exhibition at Crooked Tree Arts Center in Traverse City. This juried show celebrates the work of K-12 art students and educators from throughout the Grand Traverse region. More than 35 schools will be participating in this event and the Crooked Tree Arts center will award $50-$100 cash prizes. The event runs from March 5th – April 5th. Gallery hours are Tuesday-Friday 11-5 and Saturday 10-4. The gallery will be closed March 25-29 for spring break. 03/06/2024 05:30 PM
Proposed homeschooling registration sparks protests
Proposed homeschooling registration sparks protests
Homeschool families in Michigan say they’re worried about a proposed requirement to register all school-aged children with their local school district or public agency. However, most homeschool families want the current system to remain with no mandatory registration, advocates say. 03/06/2024 05:30 PM
Schooner Sophia Formica was owned by John (Jack) Anderson when she came to Dan Carter’s dock in Greilickville. Anderson did extensive fishing off the Beaver Island and also loaded his schooner with catches from other fishermen. Photo courtesy of the Leelanau Historical Society
Docks bolster commerce along the shoreline
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. 03/06/2024 05:30 PM
LEELANAU HISTORY
LEELANAU HISTORY
A self-appointed citizens committee may be near to finalizing a proposal they hope the Leelanau County Road Commission will adopt that would ease standards for commercial driveways along county rights-of-way. 03/06/2024 05:30 PM
EACC helped 14 families in 2023
EACC helped 14 families in 2023
Empire Area Community Center (EACC) held it’s 2024 annual meeting in February at the Glen Lake Community Library in Empire. The Emergency Fund is administered by non-profit EACC. 03/06/2024 05:30 PM
Solar panels. Stock photo
Solar energy event
Leelanau Energy is hosting Harvest Solar, one of Michigan’s largest solar-install businesses, on March 14 at 10 a.m. for a general update on the solar industry. 03/06/2024 05:30 PM
Activities aplenty up north
Activities aplenty up north
The Grand Traverse Lighthouse Museum (GTLM) is getting ready for its busy season. You can help keep this historic treasure in good shape by buying a commemorative brick to support its preservation initiatives. Go to their website to find out how to purchase a brick. The deadline is April 1. 03/06/2024 05:30 PM
O’Connor, Sloan make deans list
O’Connor, Sloan make deans list
Paul Lowe Sloan, Northport, was named to The University of Wyoming 2023 fall semester academic Dean’s and Dean’s Freshman Honor Rolls. The honor rolls consist of regularly enrolled undergraduates above freshman standing who earned a 3.4 or better grade-point average, and freshmen who have earned a 3.25 or better grade-point average. 03/06/2024 05:30 PM
Chili cook-off, Easter events in GL area
Chili cook-off, Easter events in GL area
It always happens this time of year, days get longer, the sun is out more, and don’t forget on Sunday, spring forward. This is the time we can look forward to the “Ides of March”, which was said to beware, however I just look forward to summer and have some fun. 03/06/2024 05:30 PM

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