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By Tim Skubick
Both parties have dissension among ranks
There’s no way to quantify this, but suffice it to say reams and reams of column inches have been gobbled up as reporters chronicle the continuing dramatic soap opera within the state Republican Party now in its second year concerning who is the legit party chair. 02/21/2024 04:57 PM
Winter festivals, activities brings communities together
Winter festivals, activities brings communities together
If there’s one thing northern Michiganders know how to do best, it’s how to have fun and bring the community together in the middle of winter. This President’s Day weekend in Leelanau County was evidence of just that, with families, friends, and local small businesses getting outside to celebrate in popular annual events like the Yeti Fest in Suttons Bay and Winterfest Chili Cook-Off/Perch Fishing Contest in Glen Arbor. 02/21/2024 04:57 PM
Transparency
Transparency
To the editor: While we were pleased the Enterprise called for releasing the raw data from the recent cultural survey, we were disappointed that our paper of record doesn’t seem interested in investigating why Commissioner Kama Ross exchanged 1,250 emails with county employees about the survey. What could such a volume of communication be for? Thank you — Melinda Lautner — for your courage in demanding answers through a Freedom of Information Act request. 02/21/2024 04:57 PM
CROWD to gather
CROWD to gather
To the editor: A local Enterprise printed an introductory article on June 1, 2024 titled “CROWD looks to cut down on waste.” Here is a referenced update on our progress. CROWD is our acronym for our targeted goals around Composting, Recycling, and Organic Waste Diversion. 02/21/2024 04:57 PM
A column by Amy Hubbell
A little ‘Christian charity’ goes a long way
We just marked the third year since the passing of my favorite euchre partner, crossword puzzle help and fellow Jeopardy fan. My mother, Mary Lou Belanger. 02/21/2024 04:57 PM
A column by Alan Campbell
The ‘Sound of Music’ ringing in reporter’s head
I’m privileged to announce that Glen Lake hall-of-fame basketball coach Don Miller has been chosen as the Owen Bahle Award for Service recipient by the Suttons Bay-Leelanau Rotary Club. It’s basically a “person of the year” selection for Leelanau County. 02/14/2024 04:44 PM
SOS website has answers
SOS website has answers
To the editor: K.L. Kawecki expressed concern that 116% of eligible voters are registered to vote in Leelanau County and suggested that the group promoting this figure should be taken more seriously. 02/14/2024 04:44 PM
Allen’s departure sad, board needs to right the ship
Allen’s departure sad, board needs to right the ship
The cards were stacked against Deb Allen when she began working as county administrator in January 2023. Allen had worked since 2015 as executive director of development and community engagement for the Grand Traverse Pavilions, a municipal senior care facility in Traverse City. 02/14/2024 04:44 PM
Lane change
Lane change
To the editor: I was once again offended, but not surprised, at Commissioner Lautner’s response to the results of the County employee culture survey. The survey identified serious deficiencies in the work culture and specifically called out Commissioner Lautner’s contribution to the problems. 02/14/2024 04:44 PM
Contact your Congressman
Contact your Congressman
To the editor: Congressman Bergman takes pride in 40 years of military service and having retired from the Marine Corp as a lieutenant general. Congressman Bergman is a member of the House Armed Services Committee. 02/14/2024 04:44 PM
Border laws defined
Border laws defined
To the editor: The “border security” legislation being attempted by big business influenced U.S. Senators is anti-American and would do nothing but encourage more border illegality. 02/14/2024 04:44 PM
Pause trail extension
Pause trail extension
To the editor: In the pursuit of extending the Heritage Trail, we need to stop and consider the end cost of thisgoal. Climatechange has detrimental effects on all of us, and this extension defies our battle against it. 02/14/2024 04:44 PM

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