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Porter Abbott, a research professor emeritus at the University of California, Santa Barbara, sits on the beach near the waters of Lake Michigan. Abbott moved to Leelanau County full time after teaching at the university’s English department for many years, fulfilling his lifelong goal of r...
Abbott picks Leelanau over Santa Barbara
Professor Emeritus Porter Abbott always told his colleagues that he intended to move to northern Michigan when he retired. This would raise some eyebrows, as he was already working as a teacher in the fair climate of Santa Barbara, California, which is often seen as an ideal place for someone to settle down in their retirement years. 11/27/2024 08:54 AM
Two House Bills are aimed at thwarting fraud
Two House Bills are aimed at thwarting fraud
Two bills are aimed at thwarting fraudulent real estate listings have been signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. 11/20/2024 04:34 PM
Empire resident Kathy Cole (at center), is seen with her kids Ryan Cole (left) and Tracy Cole. Courtesy photo
Bettering the community
An active member of the community in more ways than one, Empire resident Kathy Cole uses much of her time to volunteer in Leelanau County — whether it be as the current Glen Lake Women’s Club president, or as a volunteer with the Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes. 11/20/2024 04:34 PM
Peggy Core is the heart and soul of the Rex Dobson-Ruby Ellen Farm in Bingham Township. Enterprise photo by Brian Freiberger
Caring for the farm with Peggy Core
Fourth generation Leelanau native Peggy Core, 77, is a proud land steward of the family farm “Rex Dobson Ruby Ellen Farm” in Bingham Township. “I’ve gone north and south and east and west, but I’ve always come back. 11/13/2024 05:42 PM
Sam Getsinger, right, accepts a Freedom of Speech Award at the Leelanau Democrats Labor Day 2021 picnic, with party co-chair Brigid Hart. Enterprise file photo
Getsinger makes her mark with Leelanau Indivisible
When Sam Getsinger was about 8 years old, her family would often visit the local theater on weekends to see its free film screenings. She generally remembers the trips fondly, but one movie stands out in her memory for provoking outrage: the story was set in an orphanage, and Getsinger remembers feeling “incensed” over the plight of the children living in it. 11/06/2024 09:18 PM
Lisa Rabey, a local author based out of Cedar, is one of the featured authors in the recently published anthology “Love on the Lakefront: Romantic Tales from the Great Lakes.” Enterprise photo by Meakalia Previch-Liu
Leelanau author Lisa Rabey talks writing; new book
When local author Lisa Rabey is not busy working at either Leland Township Library or Suttons Bay-Bingham District Library, she can most likely be found working on her next writing project, whether it be her next anthology story, any of her books currently in the works, or her newsletter. 10/30/2024 05:31 PM
Elmwood makes cuts to marina project
Elmwood makes cuts to marina project
Elmwood Township recently received a somewhat alarming $450,000 change order on phase three of their marina improvement project. This could have increased the costs for the new boater’s pavilion and associated site work by almost half a million dollars. 10/23/2024 06:26 PM
‘North Country Opera’ Sunday
‘North Country Opera’ Sunday
The Old Art Building in Leland will host a film screening of “North Country Opera: Recorded Live at the Ark,” as part of a six-stop tour throughout Michigan Sunday. Original cast members will perform a song from the show, and there will be a brief Q&A in advance of the film screening. 10/23/2024 06:26 PM
Christian Yaple, owner of Leelanau Lemonade, makes a refreshing beverage in his first year of business. Courtesy photo
Life gives you lemons: make lemonade
Suttons Bay native Christian Yaple has been taking chances with his new business Leelanau Lemonade that has been seen far and wide at events across the peninsula. “I was ready to have new challenges in life,” Yaple said. 10/23/2024 06:26 PM
Health board OKs 2024-2025 budget
Health board OKs 2024-2025 budget
The Benzie-Leelanau District Health Department (BLDHD) will soon have a “new” health officer. The Board of Health has decided that the department needs a health officer of its own. 10/16/2024 08:25 PM
Claire Wood, communications director for the Leelanau Conservancy, says she’s happiest when outside in nature, and works at several nonprofit organizations protecting the environment. Courtesy photo
Wood finds purpose in the outdoors
Claire Wood, communications director for the Leelanau Conservancy in Leland, moved to the county in her 20s and she now calls the area home. She says that her job combines her love for storytelling with the great outdoors, and she is a member of several nonprofits and a committee. 10/16/2024 08:25 PM
‘Great Decisions’ group meets
‘Great Decisions’ group meets
For the last three years the Leelanau Township Library has been offering the Great Decisions Discussion group during the winter months. Whenever the program ends the participants have shown interest in continuing the conversations. 10/09/2024 05:51 PM

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