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Voting error chalked up to human error

Voting error chalked up to human error

One week out from the general election gives us a little perspective on results which turned out to be much different than reported on election night. Unofficial results posted late Tuesday, early Wednesday indicated that six of the seven county commissioner seats were won by Democrats. 11/13/2024 05:42 PM

We remember those who served

We remember those who served

Monday, Nov. 11, will be Veterans Day, which means different things to different people. 11/06/2024 09:18 PM

New board faces challenges

New board faces challenges

Leelanau County residents voting in this cycle have choices to make. All seven county districts have contested races for commissioner. 10/30/2024 05:31 PM

Glen Lake housing effort could be viable

Glen Lake housing effort could be viable

The door is cracked open and shining light on the complex affordable housing crisis. Glen Lake Community Schools owns a forested 180acre property on Benzonia Trail in southern Empire Township, which the school district inherited when Empire, Maple City, Glen Arbor schools consolidated in 1955. 10/23/2024 06:26 PM

Disaster designation to help impacted growers

Disaster designation to help impacted growers

Leelanau County cherry growers can wrap up the 2024 harvest knowing they may be eligible for emergency resources through the federal government. The U.S. 10/16/2024 08:25 PM

Thumbs Up/Down

Periodically, the Enterprise comments on recent developments or issues in the county. Pros and cons on topics that make a difference on the Leelanau Peninsula are given a thumbs up or thumbs down. 10/09/2024 05:51 PM

Affordable housing gains have a long way to go

Affordable housing gains have a long way to go

Slow and steady wins the race. But given the lack of affordable housing in the county, the finish line is some distance away. 09/25/2024 04:23 PM

Growing pains surface in county

Growing pains surface in county

In the past year, Enterprise readers have come to know about controversial developments in at least two communities. The proposed expansion of the Northgate Leelanau Pines campground, was turned down twice by Centerville Township planners. 09/18/2024 05:51 PM

Stepping up for the Zywicki family

Stepping up for the Zywicki family

People in the Cedar area are living up to the unincorporated village’s motto: “A Community That Cares.” Word spread quickly Labor Day after Richard Zywicki, (the hardware man) owner of Cedar Hardware, had a catastrophic golf cart accident. And it wasn’t long before people stepped forward to help. 09/12/2024 06:28 AM

Summer fades: Enjoy September

Summer fades: Enjoy September

As the summer 2024 visitor season breathes its last gasp on the long weekend coming up, it may be worthwhile to look back on what made this summer so unique. Well, the weather was pretty good for most of it. 08/28/2024 10:35 PM

Watching for impact of minimum wage law

Watching for impact of minimum wage law

A new state law which will go in effect in February sounds good at first glance. However, it will be interesting to see it how everything shakes out on the Leelanau Peninsula. 08/21/2024 09:15 PM

Admin. decision left to next board

Admin. decision left to next board

The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners has spent much of the year since February searching for their next county administrator. The administrator is possibly the most powerful non-elected position, as they have authority over all departments to implement decisions by elected officials. 08/14/2024 04:33 PM

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