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The County Road Commission rejected a request to vacate a portion of Lawrence Road. Enterprise photo by Amy Hubbell
Rd. Comm. rejects road vacation
Lawrence Road in Bingham Township will remain a public road, as the county Road Commission rejected a petition to privatize a 0.8-mile stretch of the road at their Nov. 19 meeting. The resident who filed the petition wanted to close the road because of flooding and trespassing, while some neighbors wanted to keep it open to the public due to its scenic nature. 11/27/2024 08:54 AM
Bingham Township adopts new recreation plan
Bingham Township adopts new recreation plan
The Bingham Township board approved its five-year parks and recreation plan following a public hearing last week. The document outlines improvements for Boughey Park, which is located between M-22 and Grand Traverse Bay, and plans for opening the undeveloped Groesser Park to the public, among other items. 11/27/2024 08:54 AM
Leelanau History
Leelanau History
5 YEARS AGO November 28, 2019 The trial of Justin Bembeneck is now in the hands of the jury after three days of testimony and evidence. Leelanau County Prosecuting Attorney Joseph Hubbell and William Burdette, Bembeneck’s court-appointed attorney, were expected to make their closing arguments in the case Tuesday. 11/27/2024 08:54 AM
The Belanger (formerly Manseau) Mill was established in 1856. Photo courtesy of the Leelanau Historical Museum
Dearwood cabin on the shores of Suttons Bay
Excerpt from the Suttons Bay Sesquicentennial Book. Laura Lindley’s book includes a profile of Cassimere Boischer & Harriet LeDuc who built their cabin on the shore of Suttons Bay back in 1855. 11/27/2024 08:54 AM
A drum circle from the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians provided a beat for dancers. Courtesy photos
Jingle dancers demonstrate culture
Earlier this month St. Mary K-12 students had the unique opportunity to attend a Native American Heritage presentation, featuring eighth grader Alexa Diaz, a talented jingledress dancer. Alexa, alongside two of her friends, showcased various Native American dance styles, sharing her culture and skills with the school community. 11/27/2024 08:54 AM
Students at Suttons Bay Public School celebrated Native American Heritage Month with a special spirit week, with one of the themed days being “rock your ribbon skirt or shirt.” Courtesy photo
Native American Heritage month celebrated at S-B
Suttons Bay Public School celebrated Native American Heritage Month with a special spirit week held from Nov. 18 to Nov. 22. Throughout the week, school staff and students participated in themed dress-up days and activities aimed at fostering pride, awareness, and unity. Students embraced their creativity and cultural appreciation by participating in themed days such as “Rock Your Mocs or Crocs” and “Rock Your Ribbon Skirt or Shirt.” The week also provided an opportunity to spotlight and honor the diverse Native American traditions represented within the district’s student body. 11/27/2024 08:54 AM
Omena is all decked out for the holidays
Omena is all decked out for the holidays
The Village of Omena is bedecked for the holidays! About two dozen hardy people turned out to decorate the Post Office, Omena Historical Museum and the Fire Hall Saturday. It was a slightly chilly and rainy day, but not the worst weather that the annual Deck the Village event has had. 11/27/2024 08:54 AM
A bird’s eye view of the meals to-go at Peshawbestown’s St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church last week Thursday. Pictured are the stacks of crates filled with chocolate chip cookies, pumpkin cheesecake, chicken tenders, and sweet potato and black bean enchiladas. Courtesy photo
5Loaves2fish launches Peshawbestown meal site
The local nonprofit 5Loaves2Fish will now distribute meals in Peshawbestown at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Church every Thursday from 4-6 p.m., adding another location to its growing list of meal sites to help those who are hungry or who live with food insecurity. 11/27/2024 08:54 AM
Npt. Women to meet
Npt. Women to meet
The December meeting of the Northport’s Women’s Club will be held Tuesday, Dec. 3 at noon in the Trinity Church Community Room. 11/27/2024 08:54 AM
Treats and Yard Sale
Treats and Yard Sale
The Northport Women’s Club will host “Holiday Treats & Yard Sale” Saturday, Dec. 7 at Trinity Church in Northport. 11/27/2024 08:54 AM
Dandelion Discovery Center founder Betsy Garthe-Shiner is pictured in front of the building that her business will be operating out of in Northport. Courtesy photo
Dandelion Discovery Center to open in Northport
Dandelion Discovery Center, a new child care facility in Northport, is aiming to open its doors in January 2025. Leading the center is Betsy Garthe-Shiner, a Northport native and familiar face to many in the community. 11/27/2024 08:54 AM
Time for a ‘Sunshine Plan’
Time for a ‘Sunshine Plan’
Michigan Press Association president In 2016 when she was Candidate Whitmer, the Governor of Michigan issued “Get it Done: A Michigan Sunshine Plan.” The first item under the headline “Making State Government More Transparent & Responsive to Taxpayers” was this bullet point: Expanding Freedom of Information Act to include the governor’s office and legislature. We are just one of two states that does not already do this. 11/27/2024 08:54 AM

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