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KROPP

Honoring Leonard Kropp

One of the area’s last World War II veterans, Leonard Kropp, passed away earlier this month at the age of 100. Kropp is the father of Kathy Kalchik and father-in-law of Steve Kalchik, Gill’s Pier. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM

GLEN KIRT

Leelanau’s Forgotten Dozen

More than 8,300 Americans lie in an American cemetery in Maastricht, Holland. Each one has been adopted by a Dutch family who tends his grave and keeps his memory alive to this day. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM

LACKIE

Northport Leader, Feb. 1, 1945

Alden Lackie, son of Walter Lackie, who was a Marine Sergeant in the Philippines Islands previously listed as missing, is now reported dead by the War Department, according to a telegram received last Monday by Mr. Lackie. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM

G-L students tackle cemetery research

G-L students tackle cemetery research

Middle school students at Glen Lake Community Schools have been on the hunt, researching residents of the long lost and found Glen Arbor Historic Cemetery. “I see the students getting excited about history and realizing it’s all around them,” said Melissa Okerlund, Glen Lake middle school social studies teacher. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM

New headstones mark previously abandoned graves at the Glen Arbor historic Cemetery. Enterprise photo by Brian Freiberger

Glen Arbor cemetery

Community members will gather on Friday at 10 a.m. for a Memorial service at the forgotten and found Historic Glen Arbor Cemetery on Forest Haven Road. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM

Jeff LaCross, who is long retired but continues to chop and sell firewood, hopes to enlighten those attending the county Memorial Day ceremony with knowledge of the sacrifices made by Vietnam veterans. Enterprise photo by Alan Campbell

LaCross, Vietnam vet, recalls life as a soldier

Jeff LaCross said he didn’t have it bad catnapping on mud, losing nearly one-fifth of his body weight from malaria and hepatitis, and cutting holes through jungle underbrush in Vietnam for days and weeks at a time — at least compared to Revolutionary War soldiers. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM

American flags designate the graves of veterans. Enterprise photo by Amy Hubbell

3 Memorial Day ceremonies set

Memorial Day services to honor and mourn U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces are set in the week ahead throughout Leelanau County. Beginning Friday, people can look for services scheduled at various locations to pay their respects. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM

Spring chamber event

Spring chamber event

Memorial Day is the “kick-off” (as they say) here we go another tourist season. However it is also a time for us to enjoy where we live. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM

Local businesses honored

Local businesses honored

Ten Superstars of the Traverse City region were honored with the first Hospitality High Five Awards presented last week by Traverse City Tourism. Over 80 nominations were received for the 10 awards. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM

Martha Meek finds joy in providing musical instruction to youth an adults alike. Courtesy photo

Meek makes her mark on Leelanau

Martha Meek, a Suttons Bay resident, owner of Martha Meek Music Studio, and brilliant musician, finds joy in instructing the counties youth, voicing that, “it is an honor to be apart of their lives, even passed music.” 05/22/2024 04:45 PM

Jessica Wilson, who currently serves as the Leelanau Township clerk, is pictured in front the township hall on Monday afternoon. Enterprise photo by Meakalia Previch-Liu

Jessica Wilson: Raising a family, finding beauty in Leelanau Twp.

Northport resident Jessica Wilson, which many people know as the current Leelanau Township clerk, has always called the county home. However, her journey back to the area with her family meant living and working at different places until finding her home in the village again. 05/15/2024 05:44 PM

Audrey Roman comes to her clients home with her tools of the trade. Courtesy photo

Jumping into spring cleaning

Spring has sprung and it’s time to throw open the windows and breathe in fresh air. And for some, it’s time to reset and clean house — from top to bottom. 05/08/2024 04:54 PM

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