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VFW member and Vietnam War veteran Gene Kelly, shown at his home in Suttons Bay Township,, will provide the keynote address for the Veteran’s Day ceremony scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. Monday at the Post 7731 VFW Hall in Lake Leelanau. Enterprise photo by Alan Campbell
Gene Kelly featured Veterans Day speaker
During the Vietnam War, Gene Kelly didn’t sleep in a bed for 11 months. That was among the least viperous of challenges he faced during a war that split the nation. 11/06/2024 09:18 PM
State Representative Betsy Coffia addresses the crowd at the Leelanau Democrats’ election watch party at the V.I. Grill in Suttons Bay in the evening of Election Day. The party was well attended by Democrat county commissioners, township trustees, and a road commissioner candidate, as well...
State Representative Betsy Coffia
State Representative Betsy Coffia addresses the crowd at the Leelanau Democrats’ election watch party at the V.I. Grill in Suttons Bay in the evening of Election Day. The party was well attended by Democrat county commissioners, township trustees, and a road commissioner candidate, as well as many of the volunteers who assisted with their campaigns. 11/06/2024 09:18 PM
Hendricks prevails in Empire Twp.
Hendricks prevails in Empire Twp.
Empire Township has a new supervisor. Retired physician David Hendricks topped incumbent supervisor Carl (Bucky) Noonan 576-398, garnering 60% of votes. 11/06/2024 09:18 PM
Coffia tops Trombley; Bergman prevails to keep seat
Coffia tops Trombley; Bergman prevails to keep seat
State Rep. Betsy Coffia edged out Republican nominee Lisa Trombley by a 53% to 47% margin Tuesday, earning her a second term representing Leelanau and parts of Grand Traverse and Benzie counties. 11/06/2024 09:18 PM
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GL passes millage; McNitt, Flanagan claim board spots
Glen Lake school board members were sitting on the edge of their seats Tuesday night as the Lakers found out the fate of an $8 million bond to improve school facilities. The voters made their decision with a 54.94% yes, compared to 45.06% no. 11/06/2024 09:18 PM
Hendricks wins supervisor seat in Empire
Hendricks wins supervisor seat in Empire
Empire Township has a new supervisor. Retired physician David Hendricks topped incumbent supervisor Carl (Bucky) Noonan 576-398, garnering 60% of votes. 11/06/2024 09:18 PM
Suttons Bay goes out-of-formula
Suttons Bay goes out-of-formula
An increase in funding could be a game-changer for Suttons Bay Public Schools. Superintendent Casey Petz announced Friday that the district will move to “outof- formula” status as a result of local tax collections exceeding per pupil funding levels provided for the state. 10/30/2024 05:31 PM
Campaign funds reported
Campaign funds reported
Follow the money. That catch phrase was popularized by the 1976 docudrama film “All the President’s Men,” which suggests political corruption can be brought to light by examining money transfers between parties. 10/30/2024 05:31 PM
Nick Martinson of Martinson Funeral Home went all out for St. Mary School’s trunk-or-treat, bringing candy and a casket. Enterprise photo by Mike Anderson
Nick Martinson
Nick Martinson of Martinson Funeral Home went all out for St. Mary School’s trunk-or-treat, bringing candy and a casket. 10/30/2024 05:31 PM
North Manitou Island appears headed toward a second straight year of very limited visitation, with access to South Manitou curtailed in 2026. Enterprise file photo
S. Manitou access curtailed
North Manitou Island appears headed toward a second straight year of very limited visitation, with access to South Manitou curtailed in 2026. And the future for island visitation doesn’t look bright, either, with the owners of Manitou Island Transit (MIT) railing over year-long shutdowns of their business. 10/30/2024 05:31 PM
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1,000+ cast early votes in county
A relatively small number of people took advantage of early in-person voting for the primaries in Leelanau County, but it’s proven to be a hugely popular way to vote in the general election. According to County Clerk Michelle Crocker, who administers the election, 1,300 people have already voted in-person as of Tuesday afternoon. 10/30/2024 05:31 PM
More than 2,000 students counted
More than 2,000 students counted
The fall student count numbers are in: 2,010 students attend county schools K-12 and preschool. This represents a 165-student increase from 1,845 last year. 10/30/2024 05:31 PM
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