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Here’s to a successful school year

Here’s to a successful school year

As summer fades and the crispness of autumn begins to settle over Leelanau County, the return to school is upon us. For students, parents, and educators alike, this time of year is both exciting and filled with promise. 09/04/2024 03:50 PM

A column by Meakalia Previch-Liu

To reap what is sown

To all those that welcome the cooler and slower months — this is my annual announcement that we have finally made it to September! Truly my favorite time of year, I can’t wait for the fall colors and temperatures to come around. I’ve already observed so many trees in the region changing from deep greens to orange and red shades, especially along roadsides and different hiking trails. 09/04/2024 03:50 PM

Wessell ‘diligent advocate’

Wessell ‘diligent advocate’

To the editor: We’re writing in support of Leelanau County 4th District Commissioner candidate Ty Wessell. Ty has been a diligent advocate for our district and serves as the commission Chair. 09/04/2024 03:50 PM

Vote as an American

Vote as an American

To the editor: If Kamala Harris were the “Republican Woman of the Year” I would not vote for her. Should the Republicans ever nominate such an unqualified candidate I would laugh at them. 09/04/2024 03:50 PM

Stop trail extension

Stop trail extension

To the editor: The TART group, which is not even based in Leelanau County, is out of control with its overreaching attempt to add another segment to the Sleeping Bear National Park bike trail. The proposed amount of money spent is irresponsible for the amount of use the trail gets during the year. 09/04/2024 03:50 PM

Gabi Maddox, director of production at Grocer’s Daughters Chocolate in Empire, is an artist at work making chocolate earlier this year. Courtesy photo

Business steams ahead following Labor Day

Labor Day has come and gone as local businesses steam ahead to a not so shoulder season that is fall. Northern Latitudes Distillery in Lake Leelanau has restarted construction of its 12,000 square foot distillery a few blocks east of its current narrows location “We are back in the saddle,” Northern Latitudes owner Mark Moseler said. 09/04/2024 03:50 PM

Nathan Lanham stay busy throughout the summer and fall working on projects for Lanham Construction. Mike Lanah and Nathan complete the father-son construction duo. Courtesy photo

Construction on the peninsula

Construction on the peninsula continues to hum as local contractors enter a crucial part of the year before the snow flies. A new study from SmartAssest highlighted the places in Michigan where home values have risen the most over a fiveyear period. 09/04/2024 03:50 PM

COMING EVENTS

Organizations wishing to have their public events listed in this calendar can email [email protected] or call The Enterprise, 256-9827, before 5 p.m. Friday. 09/04/2024 03:50 PM

Dale F. Larkins

Dale F. Larkins

MAPLE CITY – Dale Francis Larkins, 61, of Maple City, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at home with his family at his side. Dale was born November 5, 1962 in Hamtramck, MI the son of George and Martha (Winowiecki) Larkins. 09/04/2024 03:50 PM

Marjorie McMillan Weinheimer

Marjorie McMillan Weinheimer

LELAND - Marjorie McMillan Weinheimer, 89, of Leland, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024, at home. Marjorie was born in, Fort Collins, Colorado, to Chester (Chet) McMillan and Ruth Smigelow McMillan. 09/04/2024 03:50 PM

Phyllis Krinne Drow

Phyllis Krinne Drow

LAKE LEELANAU - Phyllis Krinne (Kilcherman) Drow of Lake Leelanau passed in the early morning hours at Munson Medical Center on Saturday, August 24, 2024. She had lived with multiple myeloma for over 9 years. 09/04/2024 03:50 PM

Louis A. “Lou” Smith

Louis A. “Lou” Smith

Louis A. “Lou” Smith, a pillar of the legal community and beloved family man, passed away at the age of 85 on August 13, 2024, in Ocean Ridge, Florida. Born in Lansing, Michigan, on April 22, 1939, Lou was the son of John Paul and Marjorie Christmas Smith, who both preceded him in death. Raised in the faith of the Catholic Church, Lou’s life was an embodiment of ethical integrity and devotion to service. 09/04/2024 03:50 PM

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