Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 3:59 PM

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Non-violence and common sense

Non-violence and common sense

To the editor: It has been three years since the January 6, 2021 assault on the Capitol of the United States. As a fiscal conservative Republican, I believe people who planned and participated in this assault should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. 02/07/2024 05:13 PM

Take a breath

To the editor: I think we can all agree that when employers ensure a positive work culture for their employees, everyone benefits — both employees and those they serve. So, when a number of culture-related complaints from Leelanau County employees surfaced last year, I was glad to see our Board of Commissioners act — convening a three-commissioner personnel committee, chaired by Commissioner Kama Ross, to examine the county’s work environment. 02/07/2024 05:13 PM

MHA vacating space

MHA vacating space

To the editor: I am writing to correct an assumption about the status of The Maritime Heritage Alliance located on M22 in Greilickville. The plan to construct a Freshwater Research Center in this location will necessitate our vacating our present shop and storage facilities as they will be torn down. 02/07/2024 05:13 PM

Civility is gone

Civility is gone

To the editor: I’ve come to admire the Brits’ ability to refer to the political other as the “Loyal Opposition.” In doing so it endows the “other” with valued recognition and respect. I’m sure at times all of us have been perceived as the opposition. 02/07/2024 05:13 PM

Kudos to housing group

Kudos to housing group

To the editor: Availability of affordable housing in Leelanau County is an ongoing issue. This is true because Leelanau County’s vibrancy requires housing here to be affordable so that folks can live, work and play here. 01/31/2024 06:09 PM

Trail will be an asset

Trail will be an asset

To the editor: I live on Little Traverse Lake adjacent to the Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore. I can’t wait for the completion of the last part of the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail, Segment 9. 01/31/2024 06:09 PM

Urge Congress to act

Urge Congress to act

To the editor: On January 18, 2024 a bipartisan act was passed by the United States Congress and is awaiting President Biden’s signature. It took less than three months to make it to his desk. 01/31/2024 06:09 PM

‘Get out your wallets’

‘Get out your wallets’

To the editor: The survey of county employees that has received so much media attention is full of opinions that are not backed up by data. Has anyone seen the full survey or are we only getting what the author wants to give us? It’s as though the survey came out with the results wanted by certain members of the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners, which is often the rule of survey at any government level. 01/31/2024 06:09 PM

How distant is Bergman?

How distant is Bergman?

To the editor: On Nov. 19, 2023 US representative Jack Bergman had an article published in the Detroit News. 01/31/2024 06:09 PM

Time to be practical and realistic

Time to be practical and realistic

To the editor: In response to the letter about clean energy/property rights, let’s be practical and realistic. In Leelanau County, we have cold winters, so affordable home heating is critical. 01/31/2024 06:09 PM

We the People

To the editor: Webster’s Dictionary defines a patriot as a “person who vigorously supports his/her country and is prepared to defend it against enemies or detractors.” Our country is based on the principle of democracy and the rule of law, both now being threatened by people co-opting the phrase “We the People” while claiming to be patriots. They are entitled to their beliefs. 01/31/2024 06:09 PM

Less politics … more governing

Less politics … more governing

To the editor: There’s a saying that an evil man will burn down his own country in order to rule over the ashes. That unfortunately seems to describe recent actions of Trump and his MAGA enablers. 01/31/2024 06:09 PM

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