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CAMPBELL

Campbell, Ross seek District 5 seat

The race for the District 5 commissioner seat is the second time these candidates have faced on another. Alan Campbell, the Republican nominee, will face incumbent commissioner Kama Ross, a Democrat. 10/16/2024 08:25 PM

WESSELL

Wessell challenged by White for District 4

County Board Chairman Ty Wessell is being challenged by Jim White, Republican for the District 4 commissioner seat representing northern Suttons Bay and Leelanau Township. Wessell is a retired educator, volunteer, Rotarian, and member of Northport Lions and Leelanau Prospectors clubs. 10/16/2024 08:25 PM

BAHLE

Bahle, Bunek face off in District 3, again

The race for the county commissioner seat, representing Suttons Bay Township, features two familiar names. Lois Bahle is the Democratic nominee. 10/16/2024 08:25 PM

PERRY

Walter/Perry seek District 2 seat

Two candidates are hoping for support from the ballot box to fill the District 2 commissioners seat. Scott Perry a 2005 Traverse City West graduate, studied economics at Michigan State University. 10/16/2024 08:25 PM

McCALLEY

County commissioner race in District 1

There are races for all seven seats on the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners. Unlike past years when commissioners served two-year terms, those elected Nov. 10/16/2024 08:25 PM

Northport Village Council approves water rates increase

Northport Village Council approves water rates increase

Water rates in the Village of Northport will increase by 20% starting this month based on recommendations from a recent water rate study that the Northport Village Council unanimously approved at its Oct. 10 regular meeting. 10/16/2024 08:25 PM

Roberta Cohen in front of Van Gogh’s “A Starry Night Over the Rhone” at the National Gallery in London’s Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers exhibit, which is part of their 200th anniversary celebration. Courtesy photo

Tennis success, travel stories in Omena

Congratulations to the Glen Lake/St. Mary co-op tennis team for its historic win of the 2024 Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) Regional Championship, the first time winning the title since 2002, more than two decades ago. The Laker’s upset came at the regional tournament hosted Thursday by the St. Francis Gladiators, Glen Lake’s longtime rival. Omena resident and St. Mary School junior, William Krusel, and his Glen Lake sophomore partner, Porter Martin, playing No. 3 doubles, won two of their three matches in the tournament. While the Lakers walked away with the Regional Championship, both teams qualified for the state championships at the Midland Tennis Center on Oct. 21-22. Best of luck at States! 10/16/2024 08:25 PM

Health board OKs 2024-2025 budget

Health board OKs 2024-2025 budget

The Benzie-Leelanau District Health Department (BLDHD) will soon have a “new” health officer. The Board of Health has decided that the department needs a health officer of its own. 10/16/2024 08:25 PM

Claire Wood, communications director for the Leelanau Conservancy, says she’s happiest when outside in nature, and works at several nonprofit organizations protecting the environment. Courtesy photo

Wood finds purpose in the outdoors

Claire Wood, communications director for the Leelanau Conservancy in Leland, moved to the county in her 20s and she now calls the area home. She says that her job combines her love for storytelling with the great outdoors, and she is a member of several nonprofits and a committee. 10/16/2024 08:25 PM

Zoning change OK’d in Suttons Bay Twp.

Zoning change OK’d in Suttons Bay Twp.

The Suttons Bay Township board agreed to allow personal/ commercial storage units in the township’s waste management zoning district at its October regular meeting. The owner of a former waste transfer station plans to sell these types of units for storage, warehousing, and other industrial uses. 10/16/2024 08:25 PM

A tribal dancer is pictured at the beginning of Indigenous Peoples’ Day activities held at the Leland Cultural Campus on Monday. There were well over 100 people on the lawn, including students from Leland Public School. Photo courtesy of Mark Morton

Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebrated in Leland

Dozens of people attended various events for Indigenous Peoples’ Day at the Leland Cultural Campus Monday afternoon. Activities centered around honoring and sharing the culture, art, and history of the local Anishinaabek, which began with singers from the drum group Dusty Bear and tribal community dancers performing at the Leland Township Library back lawn. 10/16/2024 08:25 PM

Decisive leader needed

Decisive leader needed

To the editor: The present County Board has failed to hire a permanent county administrator. Commissioner Kama Ross, representing Leland and Centerville Townships, cast the only no vote against continuing the process in a speedy fashion. 10/16/2024 08:25 PM

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