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St. Mary’s annual auction will be held Nov. 9 in the school gymnasium. Courtesy photo
St. Mary Auction Nov. 9
Like so many fundraisers, the first St. Mary School auction began out of necessity in the fall of 1982. A group of parents held a dinner and auction to raise money to operate the school. Fast forward to today where the need is just as great. 10/30/2024 05:31 PM
The Bufka home around 1900. Courtesy photo
Tales of the Bufka family told
The following is an excerpt from “From Bohemia to Good Harbor” by Norbert Bufka. On Sept. 10/30/2024 05:31 PM
LEELANAU HISTORY
LEELANAU HISTORY
The next Elmwood Township Planning Commission meeting could be a doozy. If the size of the crowd and the emotions in the room at a Nov. 20 planning commission meeting are anything like what was on display at a privately-organized neighborhood meeting Tuesday night in the Elmwood Township Hall. *** The Leland Dam Authority on will review bids on a “flood wall” to keep water out of a control room at the base of the Leland Dam and may recommend that everyone owning waterfront on Lake Leelanau help pay for ongoing maintenance of the dam. The countyowned- 10/30/2024 05:31 PM
Members exhibit at NAA
Members exhibit at NAA
The Northport Arts Association (NAA) will have a members art exhibit throughout the month of November. NAA’s new Executive Director Hadley Dickinson, has been working since April. 10/30/2024 05:31 PM
Unopposed county candidates running
Unopposed county candidates running
There are several races in Leelanau County with candidates running unopposed in the upcoming general election on Nov. 5, ensuring their roles for another term. 10/30/2024 05:31 PM
Bingham P&R plan scheduled for approval
Bingham P&R plan scheduled for approval
Bingham’s Parks and Recreation Committee recently finished preparing its five-year plan. The township board plans to adopt the plan after a public hearing at its Nov. 18 meeting. According to Steve Hannon, a county resident who helped prepare the document, this will be the last chance for public input. 10/30/2024 05:31 PM
Trunk-or-Treat tonight
Trunk-or-Treat tonight
Trinity Church in Northport is hosting a trunk-or-treat today from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. All children are welcome to collect candy from decorated trunks. 10/30/2024 05:31 PM
Toys for Tot campaign begins
Toys for Tot campaign begins
Leelanau Christian Neighbors (LCN) LCN’s Holiday Needs Program, ensuring that local families experience the warmth of the season. Running from Nov. 10/30/2024 05:31 PM
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Leelanau Twp. residents to vote on board roles, millages
Residents of Leelanau Township will take to the polls on Nov. 5 to vote on not only who they want to represent them on the township board, but also on two millages pertaining to the fire/emergency medical services (EMS) fund and the general fund. 10/30/2024 05:31 PM
McNITT
3 seeking 2 seats on G-L BoE
Three candidates are seeking two soon-to-be vacant seats on the Glen Lake Board of Education. They are incumbent and school board president Cory McNitt, retired teacher Nancy Flanagan and father and business owner Tom Bisbee.. 10/30/2024 05:31 PM
MITCHELL
Township races recap: candidates vie for township trustee, supervisor roles
Voters will choose who will serve them at the township level, among other local offices, come Tuesday in the general election. In Leelanau County, there are many candidates in each township vying for a spot on their respective boards, whether it be for an unopposed or contested seat. A recap of who is running for these seats are listed below: In Leland Township, one of the most competitive township races in the county, Democrat incumbent Susan Och is being challenged by Republican trustee Clint Mitchell for the supervisor position. Och served as Leland Township trustee from 2008 to 2012 and in the supervisor role from 2016 to present. She’s also served on the parks and recreation board, the library board, and the zoning board of appeals. Mitchell has been a township trustee and planning commissioner for the last four years. 10/30/2024 05:31 PM
Candidates races for Congress, state legislature
Candidates races for Congress, state legislature
Leelanau voters will have a role in electing candidates for Congress and the state House of Representatives. Republican incumbent Jack Bergman is being challenged for the opportunity to represent northwest Michigan and the Upper Peninsula — the first Congressional district. 10/30/2024 05:31 PM
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