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Cool temperatures don’t deter visitors
Cool temperatures don’t deter visitors
One thing you can be sure of in our area is that you can’t be sure of anything as far as the weather is concerned. We’ve had great weather and lousy weather last week, but it didn’t seem to slow down the visitors. 06/12/2024 05:52 PM
Five teams from around Leelanau County competed in the DJ Trivia Regional Play-Offs last week at Suttons Bay Ciders. All five teams qualified for the Championship game this weekend. Photo courtesy of Mykal Duffy
Nominations sought for Omena Village President
You can call us crazy, but here in Omena, we love our local politics. We are pleased to announce that the Omena Historical Society (OHS) is hosting its Sixth Triennial Omena Mayor Race. Qualifying candidates must be animals other than humans, and reside seasonally or full time in the Greater Omena area. Of the six Mayors to-date, five have been canines and one feline. In addition to Mayor Rosie Disch, a yellow lab mix, the Omena Village Council currently includes Vice Mayor Penny Labriola, a chicken, Press Secretary Sandra O’Day Jones, a goat, and ten canine Council members. 06/12/2024 05:52 PM
The newest rain garden addition to the Village of Northport, which is located at the corner of Main and Waukazoo Street, was completed last week. Enterprise photo by Meakalia Previch-Liu
Northport’s latest rain garden project wraps up
The latest rain garden project at the corner of Waukazoo and Main Street in the Village of Northport wrapped up construction last week. The project was organized by The Watershed Center — Grand Traverse Bay and funded through an EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) grant. 06/12/2024 05:52 PM
Northport school BOE adopts 2024-25 budget
Northport school BOE adopts 2024-25 budget
The Northport Public School Board of Education (BOE) approved its proposed $6 million general fund budget for the 2024-25 year at its regular meeting/ budget hearing Monday night. The projected budget, which will go into effect on July 1, is based on 13.3880 mills to be levied on the taxable value of nonhomestead and non-qualified agricultural property. 06/12/2024 05:52 PM
Rick Deering finished up his last year of driving the school bus for Northport Public School on Thursday afternoon. Deering is retiring after 33 years of driving for Northport. Enterprise photo by Meakalia Previch-Liu
Rick Deering retires after 33 years
After 33 years of driving the school bus at Northport Public School, Rick Deering, 72, is turning in the keys and is ready to retire. Other “work” projects could arise in the future, but for now, Deering wrapped up his last day on June 6, the district’s final day of instruction for the 2023-2024 academic year. 06/12/2024 05:52 PM
Cherry help needed for season
Cherry help needed for season
Are you looking for a summer job that puts you in cherry orchards? Then you may want to consider working for the Cherry Industry Administrative Board, which is looking for independent contractors to oversee diversions of red tart cherries out of the marketplace. The CIAB is authorized to restrict the size of cherry harvests to meet demand in an effort to increase prices paid to growers. 06/12/2024 05:52 PM
Glen Arbor Township Farmers Market happens every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enterprise photo by Brian Freiberger
Farmers markets ramping up
Leelanau Farmers Markets are in full force as the harvesting and tourist season arrives. Glen Arbor welcomed its first farmers market of the season last week along with Leland, Northport, and Empire. 06/12/2024 05:52 PM
Meeting relocated
Meeting relocated
To handle any overflow expected during public comments, Leelanau Township’s Planning Commission public hearing regarding the proposed communication tower on Kitchen Road will be held at the firehall instead of at the township hall on June 13 at 7 p.m. 06/12/2024 05:52 PM
Cleveland Township cracks down on short-term rentals
Cleveland Township cracks down on short-term rentals
The Cleveland Township Board adopted a new short-term rental (STR) ordinance cracking down on rentals in residential and agricultural districts this week. The board previously held a public hearing on the ordinance in May, but postponed action to this week to confirm if the ordinance would conflict with legislation being discussed in Lansing. 06/12/2024 05:52 PM
Leelanau Twp. OK renewal ballot language
Leelanau Twp. OK renewal ballot language
Leelanau Township board trustees approved the ballot language for two renewal millages, both the emergency services and general fund, at its regular meeting Tuesday night. The approval of the millages mean that it will appear on township voters’ ballots in the Nov. 5 general election. 06/12/2024 05:52 PM
Army Captain Gunnar S. Carlson
Army Captain Gunnar S. Carlson
Army Captain Gunnar S. Carlson from Suttons Bay Township took command of Headquarters Support Company, Headquarters & Headquarters Battalion, U.S. 06/12/2024 05:52 PM
The 96-foot dock, which lined the Leland River at a stateowned boat launch, was located between the Bluebird and Riverside restaurants. It was moved by the state Water Resources Division of the Department of Environmental, Great Lakes, and Energy. Enterprise file photo
Dock removal: board members out of the loop
The controversial removal of a dock near the Department of Natural Resources boat launch in Leland was not on the agenda at the Leland Township Board meeting Monday. But that doesn’t mean it was off limits. 06/12/2024 05:52 PM
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