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First responders to be lauded

First responders to be lauded

In a heartfelt tribute to the courage and unwavering dedication of first responders, the Empire area will come together to celebrate these heroes with an afternoon of celebration and recognition on Aug. 3 from noon to 3 p.m. at the Lion’s Club Johnson Park in Empire. 07/24/2024 03:46 PM

Bay Theatre to host barn documentary

Bay Theatre to host barn documentary

The Bay Theatre will show “Saving the Barn,” a locally produced short film on the history, preservation, and future of the Leelanau County Poor Farm/ County Infirmary. The screening is free and open to the public on Sunday, Aug. 07/24/2024 03:46 PM

LEELANAU HISTORY

LEELANAU HISTORY

Officials of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians have lashed out against a former tribal official who is now working as a consultant for Enbridge, the company that operates petroleum pipelines under the Straits of Mackinac. A tribal attorney last week issued a news release asserting without evidence that the former head of the tribe’s Natural Resources Department, Desmond Berry of Suttons Bay, is an “employee of Enbridge and has been advocating for continued transmission of oil through the inherently dangerous twin pipelines within the Straits of Mackinac.” *** Two storms over the weekend caused the cancellation of Wine on the Water and wreaked havoc on marinas with increasing water levels. Brian Adam, meteorologist at the National Weather Service Office in Gaylord, said two separate storms hit Leelanau County, adding the first arrived Friday night and lasted through the early part of Saturday morning while the second came Saturday early afternoon and ended in the late afternoon. 07/24/2024 03:46 PM

The Ray Darrow Marina became Rennie Marina. Both owners sold and repaired watercraft and rented marina space. Rennie’s own 38-foot trawler, Ren’s Nest, previously the Bonnie, was a familiar boat seen at the marina and plying around Grand Traverse Bay and beyond. Photo courtesy of Jim Renni...

Rennie family struck by water tragedy twice

The following is an excerpt from “Meet Me At The Dock in Greilickville, Grand Traverse Bay” by author Kathleen Firestone. Copies of her books are available at local book stores or directly from her. 07/24/2024 03:46 PM

GRANT

Grant faces primary challenge

Two Republicans are seeking the position of Leelanau County Register of Deeds. Incumbent Jennifer Grant and Leland Township resident Renee Wyler will be on the Aug. 07/24/2024 03:46 PM

LAUTNER

Lautner challenged by Yoder for GOP nomination

Three Republicans are seeking a spot on the November ballot, representing District 7, which includes Solon and Kasson Township. They are Amedee A. 07/24/2024 03:46 PM

WALTER

Walter, Welch vie for GOP nomination

Two candidates are seeking the Republican nomination for the District 2 county commission district. They are Mark Walter and Forrest (Bud) Welch. 07/24/2024 03:46 PM

ALLEN

The race for District 1 commissioner

Two Elmwood Township residents are seeking the Republican nomination for the District 1 commissioner district. They are Deborah Allen and Tim McCalley. 07/24/2024 03:46 PM

Leland residents Sue Trumbull and her husband, Tom, are pictured last year at the Leland Yacht Club party. Courtesy photo

A love for Leelanau in all seasons

Leland resident Sue Trumbull finds a way to stay active and involved in the community in all seasons, only seemingly slowing down to take in the beauty — whether by picture or through other interests — that is Leelanau County. 07/24/2024 03:46 PM

Man faces sexual misconduct charges

Man faces sexual misconduct charges

A Bingham Township man was arraigned last week on two sexual misconduct charges. Patrick A. 07/24/2024 03:46 PM

13th Circuit Court

13th Circuit Court

Ronnie L. Cash, 8772 E. Lakeview Hills Rd., Traverse City — Sentenced after pleading guilty to larceny greater than a $1,000 and less than $20,000 and false report of a felony; 365 days in jail with credit for 151 days; $466 to the state; $200 fine and $30,466 in restitution; 36 months probation. 07/24/2024 03:46 PM

86th DISTRICT COURT

86th DISTRICT COURT

Drew T. Peterson, 46 W. 07/24/2024 03:46 PM

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