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Brian and Theresa Cole of Interlochen, pictured here, brought their torch red 1998 Chevrolet Corvette to the 2023 show, placing in the windshield a framed picture of Brian’s brother, Scott, who was killed in 2001 while serving in the U.S. Army. In honor of Memorial Day, Brian said displayi...

Leelanau auto show celebrates 27 years

Leelanau County’s longest running auto show is back this Saturday at Haserot Park and celebrating its 27th anniversary in the village of Northport. Cars in the Park started in 1998, attracting car enthusiasts and spectators alike year after year. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM

Summer music festival at Holy Rosary, Cedar

Summer music festival at Holy Rosary, Cedar

Holy Rosary Church has announced the lineup for the Leelanau Summer Music Festival (LSMF) which begins June 27. The Votapek Family will perform at the first event. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM

Book signing event Sunday

Book signing event Sunday

A book signing event will take place Sunday, May 26, honoring Ruth Ann (Fleis) Smith. She is the author of “Faith, Family & Music — 150 years of History and Tales of The Ed & Irene (Lamie) Fleis Family in Leelanau County.” The event, scheduled from noon to 4 p.m. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM

The first of Omena Presbyterian Church service is Sunday. Enterprise file photo

Worshiping in ‘God’s Country’

Leelanau has long been a place of grounding for residents and visitors to “God’s Country.” Omena Presbyterian Church (OPC) is among the oldest churches in the county and was born in the hearts of eight people who gathered in the log schoolhouse at Old Mission with missionary Rev. Peter Dougherty. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM

Defense Council named; preparing for wartime

Defense Council named; preparing for wartime

The following is an excerpt from the Leelanau Enterprise which appeared in the weeks following Pearl Harbor. Governor Murray Van Wagoner, as head of all defense activities in Michigan has appointed the following persons to the defense council in Leelanau County: Robert E. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM

This week in defense

This week in defense

This story appeared in the Dec. 25, 1941 Enterprise and illustrates the community response to the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM

The Bingham boat launch is one of four washing stations put in place on Lake Leelanau. Courtesy photo

An ounce of prevention …

It’s the first big holiday of the summer season and the Lake Leelanau Lake Association (LLLA) is asking locals and visitors alike to make sure they are not bringing “baggage” along with them. The association has opened four new wash stations around Lake Leelanau to combat the ever-looming threat of invasive species. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM

Two restaurants and Leland Township are updating or plan to update their shoreline components to the Leland River as it widens and turns toward Lake Michigan. Enterprise photo by Alan Campbell

Changes coming along Leland River

The shores of the blue-green Leland River are undergoing a transition for the first time in years. Already gone is a MDNR dock built in 2009 that hid 96 feet of shoreline. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM

The VanThommes have been operating in Bingham Township for 35 years. Pictured, from left, are matriarch Tina VanThomme; her son, Tristan; and daughter-in-law, Crystal. Enterprise photos by Amy Hubbell

Plantmasters represents generations of growing

At PlantMasters it’s all in the family. D & E VanThomme Greenhouses was establish from the ground up in the Detroit area in 1940. 05/08/2024 04:54 PM

Landscaping along shore to maintain water quality

Landscaping along shore to maintain water quality

Leelanau County is fortunate to have an abundance of high-quality lakes and streams that everyone can benefit from for swimming, boating, fishing, drinking water, or simply enjoying. However, the health of these bodies of water is dependent on how well we, Leelanau County residents, care for them. 05/08/2024 04:54 PM

It’s best to dispose of the invasive garlic mustard before it goes to seed. Enterprise file photo

Empire residents will have help with invasive species, garlic mustard

Empire residents will have a little help with invasive garlic mustard this spring with help from Northwest Michigan Invasive Special Network (NMISN). Garlic mustard is on NMISN’s top 12 list of invasive species and presents a high risk to our regional ecology. 05/08/2024 04:54 PM

Kris Ernst of Peninsula Perennials is pictured after opening day on April 27 at Peninsula Perennials Nursery in Northport. The nursery is open Monday through Friday 9-4 p.m. and Saturdays from 9-2 p.m. Enterprise photo by Meakalia Previch-Liu

A prime time for planting seeds

After a long and cold winter season, it’s no surprise that people are excited to get back outside to plant their gardens in warmer temperatures. Local nursery owners like Betsy Ernst of Peninsula Perennial Nursery, have seen growing interest in gardening in recent years, and said it’s just one of those activities in life that people can continue finding joy in. 05/08/2024 04:54 PM

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