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Conflict of interest?
Conflict of interest?
To the editor: Questions were asked at a recent Leelanau County Board of Commissioners meeting about a possible conflict of interest. Thequestionwas raised because an individual wrote a proposal for state funding and included an administrative oversight of the grant for two members of the task force. 06/12/2024 05:52 PM
Free clean energy is good energy
Free clean energy is good energy
To the editor: For the record, Leelanau County actually rates pretty well for solar energy. Germany is further north than we are, and they generate over 10% of their country’s electricity from solar. 06/12/2024 05:52 PM
Solar works
Solar works
To the editor: In his editorial last week, Mr Popa’s confident negativity regarding solar energy in Michigan seems so convincing that only the foolish would wander there — that is until you know the facts. Here are just a few facts from the Solar Energy Industries Association. 06/12/2024 05:52 PM
Newcomers perspective
Newcomers perspective
To the editor: As a newcomer to Leelanau County, I want to highlight the vital role Parenting Communities played in integrating families like mine into the community. Beyond the documented evidence which underlines the program’s efficacy on improving parenting skills and connecting families to resources, they offer a priceless human touch. 06/12/2024 05:52 PM
By Tim Skubick
Possible gubernatorial candidates for 2026
There are, give or take, about 550 days before Michigan voters pick a new governor, so you might be asking yourself why am I about to waste my time on a column on whom might be the next governor in November 2026? 06/12/2024 05:52 PM
The DeKorne family reunion
The DeKorne family reunion
06/06/2024 10:00 AM
First of 4 meets held in Empire
First of 4 meets held in Empire
The first of four Leelanau County housing focus group meetings took place at the Glen Lake Community Library in Empire with more than 25 residents gathering for the community discussion on Tuesday. Upcoming community housing meetings are happening from 5 to 7 p.m. 06/05/2024 08:28 PM
Leland Educational Foundation had a successful Fun Run at Hancock Field Monday, raising $20,000 for curriculum, field trips, experiences, and more for Leland Public School. Leland Township Fire and Rescue was so gracious: spraying students to give relief from the heat and making everyone s...
Leland Educational Foundation
Leland Educational Foundation had a successful Fun Run at Hancock Field Monday, raising $20,000 for curriculum, field trips, experiences, and more for Leland Public School. Leland Township Fire and Rescue was so gracious: spraying students to give relief from the heat and making everyone smile. 06/05/2024 08:28 PM
Strawberries are so close we can taste them. Bardenhagen Berries on Horn Road in Lake Leelanau is gearing up to begin harvest this weekend. Enterprise photo by Brian Freiberger
Berry harvest nearing
Pam and Steve Bardenhagen of Bardenhagen Berries in Lake Leelanau are ramping up for yet another delicious strawberry harvest. Steve says they will be able to begin the harvest this weekend with a limited supply hitting the long-standing, familyrun farm stand at 7990 E. 06/05/2024 08:28 PM
4 candidates eyed for second interviews
4 candidates eyed for second interviews
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners interviewed seven people who applied to fill the most important non-elected position in county government, county administrator and chief financial officer (CFO) last week. Of these seven, four were chosen to advance to a second round of interviews: Mark Justin, Kip Belcher, Michael Belsky, and Tracy Byard. 06/05/2024 08:28 PM
Marilyn S. Klingaman
Marilyn S. Klingaman
Marilyn Shanks Klingaman, 91, caring wife, mother and grandmother, died peacefully on May 24, 2024, in Carmel, Indiana. Marilyn was born in 1933 to Paul and Sylvia Shanks in Chicago Heights, Illinois. 06/05/2024 08:28 PM
Hugh A. Farber
Hugh A. Farber
LELAND- Hugh Arthur Farber, 90 years wise, a loving husband and devoted father and grandfather, transitioned to his everlasting home with his Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 28th, 2024. Hugh was born in Muskegon, MI on October 6, 1933, to Simon and Nehushta Farber. It was there that he married the love of his life and high school sweetheart, Betty June Johnson, with whom he exemplified 69 years of love and commitment. 06/05/2024 08:28 PM
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