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Spring chamber event

Spring chamber event

Memorial Day is the “kick-off” (as they say) here we go another tourist season. However it is also a time for us to enjoy where we live. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM

Local businesses honored

Local businesses honored

Ten Superstars of the Traverse City region were honored with the first Hospitality High Five Awards presented last week by Traverse City Tourism. Over 80 nominations were received for the 10 awards. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM

Martha Meek finds joy in providing musical instruction to youth an adults alike. Courtesy photo

Meek makes her mark on Leelanau

Martha Meek, a Suttons Bay resident, owner of Martha Meek Music Studio, and brilliant musician, finds joy in instructing the counties youth, voicing that, “it is an honor to be apart of their lives, even passed music.” 05/22/2024 04:45 PM

‘Discover Fishing’ event set for June 1

‘Discover Fishing’ event set for June 1

Discovery Pier just celebrated the completion of its first phrase of improvements including new perimeter pathways, paved parking, fishing area railing, shade structure, and event pavilion. Discovery Center & Pier will host its second annual Discover Fishing at the Pier program Friday, June 1. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM

Alsip, Stier win Walleye Tourn.

Alsip, Stier win Walleye Tourn.

Frequent winners in the Lake Leelanau Narrows Resort walleye tournament did it again. Cal Stier and Greg Alsip took home the top prize money, although this time it was close. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM

Lake Shore Drive closed for project

Lake Shore Drive closed for project

The drive from Cedar to Lake Leelanau will take a little longer through next week, and vice versa. South Lake Shore Drive, which connects the two unincorporated villages, will be closed to all traffic just south of St. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM

Mike Hansen and Ed Gillie placed third in the tournament, and won prize money for catching the biggest walleye. Courtesy photo

Spring fishing going swimmingly

Headed out fishing in Leelanau County over Memorial Day weekend? Excluding effects of weather — sunny or cloudy, east or west wind — the timing seems to be teeing up for a good day on the water. As evidence, consider results of the Lake Leelanau Narrows Resort Walleye Tournament held Saturday. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM

Pat Kolarik and Ed Martin may not have won the walleye tournament, but they were happy with a net-full of jumbo walleyes caught in south Lake Leelanau. Courtesy photo

Last summer to ‘shoot the tubes’

“Shoot the tubes” has been a battle cry for Crystal River kayakers for decades. But this will be the last summer for the relatively benign adventure, the result of another unglamorous project taken on by an organization that gets little credit for its blue collar approach to conservation. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM

Grant to help fund new public restrooms in Suttons Bay

Grant to help fund new public restrooms in Suttons Bay

The village of Suttons Bay is getting a little financial help to tackle one of the top priorities in its updated marina master plan. The Village Council Monday approved an updated master plan for the marina back in March. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM

86th DISTRICT COURT

86th DISTRICT COURT

Toby O. Conachan, 5221 W. County Line Rd., Buckley — Sentenced after pleading guilty to operating with a blood alcohol content greater than .17 — Sentenced to time served; may not consume or be in the possession of alcohol, illegal drugs, marijuana, non-prescription medications and provide a list to the court; may not enter bars and casinos; be respectful of all court employees; attend one 12-step meetings per week with written verification; attend, cooperate and complete Adult Highway Safety Program, Impact Panel and substance abuse counseling; twice daily PBTs; $1,375 fines and costs; one year probation. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM

Deadline for poetry contest

Deadline for poetry contest

The Empire Asparagus Festival is accepting poem submissions for the Empire Asparagus Festival’s “Ode to Asparagus” poetry contest. Poems must be submitted by May 31 online at info@glenlakelibrary. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM

BLOTTER

Noon — Suttons Bay Township — Two dogs are digging holes in caller’s lawn. 3:21 p.m. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM

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