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Purvis Brothers building a barge for Sears Marine Construction. Photos courtesy of Richard Purvis

Sears Dock and Dredging set the course for Greilickville

The following are excerpts from “Meet me at the Dock” in Greilickville, Grand Traverse Bay by Kathleen Firestone. Remembering Franklin Sears Franklin Sears contributed more to the West Grand Traverse Bay scene than, perhaps, anything else. 10/09/2024 05:51 PM

Artwork sought for ‘Art of Recovery’

Artwork sought for ‘Art of Recovery’

Northern Community Mental Health (NLCHMH) is calling for entries for its 17th annual Art of Recover: The Human Journey show. Entries are open to anyone who is recovering or has recovered from anything who live in the six counties served by NLCHM, including Leelanau. 10/09/2024 05:51 PM

‘Action Summit’ focused on behavioral health Sept. 30

‘Action Summit’ focused on behavioral health Sept. 30

A new regional behavioral health initiative was discussed Sept. 30 as an “Action Summit” in Traverse City. 10/09/2024 05:51 PM

Open house in Elmwood

Open house in Elmwood

Elmwood Township Fire & Rescue will host an open house Saturday as part of Fire Safety Week. The event will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. 10/09/2024 05:51 PM

‘Green Book’ topic of talk

‘Green Book’ topic of talk

The Glen Lake Library will host historian Christine Byron on Monday, October 21 at 5 p.m., for a presentation about the “Green Book”, a travel guide for African Americans. The Green Book was published from 1938 through 1967, and listed places where African Americans were welcomed customers. 10/09/2024 05:51 PM

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Local doctor witnesses strides in breast cancer

“You’ve come a long way, baby,” was a line in a popular television commercial in the 1970s. The same could be said about the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. 10/09/2024 05:51 PM

Early breast cancer detection

Early breast cancer detection

In order to help detect and treat breast cancer at its earliest stage, screening exams and having regular mammograms are essential. Screening can’t prevent breast cancer itself, but it can help to identify the disease before it spreads, making it easier to manage and treat in both men and women. 10/09/2024 05:51 PM

BY THE NUMBERS

• A woman in the U.S. today has a 1 in 8 chance of developing breast cancer over her lifetime and a 1 in 39 chance of dying from breast cancer. 10/09/2024 05:51 PM

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McMillen, Conley seek supervisor post

Voters in Leelanau Township will elect a supervisor and two township trustees. Republican Mike McMillan will appear on the ballot, along with Democrat Barbara Conley. 10/09/2024 05:51 PM

‘Great Decisions’ group meets

‘Great Decisions’ group meets

For the last three years the Leelanau Township Library has been offering the Great Decisions Discussion group during the winter months. Whenever the program ends the participants have shown interest in continuing the conversations. 10/09/2024 05:51 PM

Church to host meal for seniors

Church to host meal for seniors

The Leelanau Community Church will host its 31st annual Harvest Dinner for senior citizens Saturday, Oct. 19. 10/09/2024 05:51 PM

Brittany Watson, right, has been baking goods, sold at a her roadside stand on East Harbor Highway. Courtesy photo

‘Lessons in Chemistry’ a sweet stop in Maple City

Just past Market 22 off East Harbor Highway in Maple City, people can find Brittany Watson’s farmstand stocked with homemade, delicious mini cakes. Watson said she and her family originally began selling just eggs at the stand and expanded into offering sweets this summer. From chocolate peanut butter to almond cake with triple berry jam and Chantilly cream, Watson offers unique flavors every week for people to try. 10/09/2024 05:51 PM

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