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Bahle Farms is celebrating their 25th anniversary this month. Somewhere around 1998, a man imagines swinging his drive from a dirt hill that is now Bahle Farms. Courtesy photo

Bahle Farms celebrates 25 years

Way back at the turn of the century, the Bahle family was looking for another business opportunity. What was an idea has turned into 25 years of golf at the Suttons Bay Township course that brings in 10s of thousands of golfers to the peninsula each year. 08/08/2024 06:09 AM

The exterior demolition of the former Leelanau Memorial Hospital, pictured here on Tuesday morning, is progressing and currently underway. Photo courtesy of Allan Dalzell

Zoning ordinance, amendments approved in N’port

A revised Village of Northport zoning ordinance and three amendments were adopted unanimously by the village council at its regular meeting July 11. According to Northport Village Council Manager Jim Dyer’s report, the current zoning ordinance was adopted 18 years ago, and the planning commission has been considering revisions to the ordinance since 2014, however, work to completely revise it began in 2018. 08/08/2024 06:09 AM

Monique Madison and The K**** Kittens (pictured here) will perform at the upcoming Northport Tea Dance set for Sept. 29 with music by DJ Jay Harnish. The Chetcuti Evans Foundation, the nonprofit hosting the event, provides financial assistance and networking power to individuals and organi...

Northport’s annual tea dance to be held next month

The annual Northport Tea Dance, a celebration for all at the end of Up North Pride week, is set for next month on Sep. 29 from 2-6 p.m. Hosted by the Chetcuti Evans Foundation, the tea dance will be held at Faro, one of the village’s newest downtown restaurants, with new special guest performances from Monique Madison and The K***** Kittens and music by DJ Jay Harnish. 08/08/2024 06:09 AM

This automated bus will offer rides on Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (SBDNL) beginning midmonth.

Leland Fire using digital alerting

To enhance road safety and protect first responders, Leland Township Fire and Rescue is now integrating HAAS Alert’s Safety Cloud digital alerting into their main responding fire apparatus. This collision prevention service enables the delivery of real-time alerts to Michigan drivers when emergency services are active in the vicinity. Safety Cloud boosts driver compliance with Move Over laws by dispatching realtime notifications when first responders are en route or onscene. This digital solution effectively enhances lightbars and sirens with additional invehicle notification, thereby minimizing Leland Township Fire & Rescue the likelihood of collisions with first responders. 08/08/2024 06:09 AM

Road crews praised for ‘phenomenal’ chip/seal season

Road crews praised for ‘phenomenal’ chip/seal season

At the Leelanau County Road Commission’s regular meeting Tuesday, Road Commission Manager Brendan Mullane congratulated crews and staff for finishing a “phenomenal” chip seal season. As of the end of July, the road commission chip sealed approximately 37 miles of roads this summer, according to Mullane. 08/08/2024 06:09 AM

Registration open for Housing Summit Oct. 24 & 25

Registration open for Housing Summit Oct. 24 & 25

The annual Northwest Michigan Housing Summit hosted by Housing North is returning in its10th year for an in-person event at the Hagerty Center in Traverse City. Taking place on Oct. 08/08/2024 06:09 AM

Carol and Lonnie Rademacher were surprised to learn they were receiving the Living Legends Award from the Lake Leelanau Lake Association. Photo courtesy of Carol Klein

Rademachers lauded by LLLA

The second careers of Lonnie and Carol Rademacher come with no compensation, but they sure sound rewarding. “We think that maybe next week it will slow down a bit, but it’s all for the good of the lake and the community,” said Carol, a retired teacher of 35 years and former girls basketball and volleyball coach. 08/08/2024 06:09 AM

Friends of Lake Leelanau raise $8 million

Friends of Lake Leelanau raise $8 million

In the world of Leelanau County fundraising, going from zero to nearly $8 million in less than three years just may set a land speed record. Or in the case of the Friends of Lake Leelanau Foundation’s turbo start, at least a water speed record. 08/08/2024 06:09 AM

Dave Couturier of Lake Leelanau Excavation prepares the site of a small addition to the Leelanau Christian Neighbors building that, when completed, will house the nonprofit’s second walk-in freezer. Enterprise photo by Alan Campbell

LCN adds second freezer

When the need to feed is great, it’s better to buy meat by the hoof, not the pound. To do that a big freezer is needed. 08/08/2024 06:09 AM

McCrory is one half of ‘Billy and the kid’

McCrory is one half of ‘Billy and the kid’

Some may know Bill McCrory when he takes the stage at local musician venues with his stage partner Frank Wyzyany, known as Billy and “The Kid.” “It’s kind of a joke that he is my kid, but he’s not really. It’s catchy,” McCrory said. 08/08/2024 06:09 AM

On the cob…

• The United States produces about 1/3 of the world’s corn. • The average ear of corn has 800 kernels in 16 rows. 08/08/2024 06:09 AM

Kacey and Wyatt Novak, ages 4 and 6 respectively, have their produce stand on Newman Road, a few hundred feet from M-72. They are the children of Austin and Marie Novak. Courtesy photo

Kacey and Wyatt Novak

Kacey and Wyatt Novak, ages 4 and 6 respectively, have their produce stand on Newman Road, a few hundred feet from M-72. They are the children of Austin and Marie Novak. 08/08/2024 06:09 AM

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