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By Tim Skubick
‘Wacky’ time in the state capital
This is a wacky time of the year around these parts. Members of the house are itching to get the heck out of here to run for reelection back home which is Job One for them. The onlyproblemisJob Onefor you, if you want any state services, is for them to spend $80 billion of your tax dollars first. That includes everything from state cops to janitors at your local school and everything in between. 05/29/2024 05:59 PM
Personnel from Leelanau Township Fire Department were honored with CPR Save Award pins at Leelanau Township’s board last Tuesday for their actions in saving an unresponsive patient in April. The patient was able to walk out of the hospital following the fire department’s fast actions and c...
Leelanau Township Fire Department personnel honored
05/23/2024 09:28 AM
Former supervisor sues Elmwood Twp. Bd.
Former supervisor sues Elmwood Twp. Bd.
Former Elmwood Township Supervisor Jack Kelly filed a complaint at the 13th Circuit Court on May 10. Kelly alleges the Elmwood Township Board violated the Michigan Open Meetings Act (OMA) at their February regular meeting, where they rescinded their directions to create a zoning district prohibiting short term rentals (STRs) after speaking with their attorney in closed session. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM
The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians held its swearing-in ceremony for its newly elected tribal council members at the Leelanau Sands Showroom in Peshawbestown on Friday. Pictured from left to right: Anna Miller, Donna Swallows, Angelina Raphael, Sandra Witherspoon, Brian...
GTB chairwoman, council take oath of office
With the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians (GTB) 2024 general election results officially wrapped up and certified, the tribe welcomed its new chairwoman, Sandra Witherspoon, at its swearing-in ceremony on Friday at the Leelanau Sands Showroom in Peshawbestown. Tribal council members Angelina Raphael, Anna Miller, and incumbent Donna Swallows also took the oath of office, and will serve alongside fellow council members Brian Napont, Tina Frakenberger, and Jane Rohl. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM
Scout Troop 131 Suttons Bay have placed flags on the graves of veterans throughout the county. Pictured, from left are Pearla Underhill and Arianna Herman. The Scouts will also be participating in the Memorial Day service at Northport Cemetery. Photo courtesy of Lynn Bakker
Scout Troop 131 Suttons Bay
Scout Troop 131 Suttons Bay have placed flags on the graves of veterans throughout the county. Pictured, from left are Pearla Underhill and Arianna Herman. The Scouts will also be participating in the Memorial Day service at Northport Cemetery. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM
Commissioners to review energy survey application
Commissioners to review energy survey application
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners approved 6-1 a request by the county’s Energy Futures Task Force to write a Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) grant that could provide up to $100,000 for a “county-wide energy survey.” 05/22/2024 04:45 PM
County geared up for great summer
County geared up for great summer
Get the barbecues fired-up, grab some sunscreen and bug spray, and prepare for the busy season as Memorial Day weekend approaches. Visitors are filling up their gas tanks and traveling up to their Pure Leelanau getaway. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM
Theda Tanner Connell
Theda Tanner Connell
NORTHPORT-Theda Tanner Connell, 96, of Northport, passed away on March 27, 2024, in Grand Rapids. Theda was born on April 29, 1927, in Detroit, Michigan, to Edward and Margie (Adkins) Tanner. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM
Phyllis A. Flees
Phyllis A. Flees
SUTTONS BAY – Phyllis Ann Flees, 88, of Suttons Bay passed away Friday, May 17, 2024 at Munson Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Phyllis was born December 8, 1935 in Suttons Bay the daughter of Donovan and Lucy (Hinshaw) Lee. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM
Virginia Lee Trago (Penley)
Virginia Lee Trago (Penley)
Virginia Lee Trago (Penley) passed away on May 17, 2024. She was born July 11, 1941 in Chattanooga, TN, to Morris and Doris (Carson) Penley. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM
Carla Jaeger Sedgwick
Carla Jaeger Sedgwick
Carla Jaeger Sedgwick, 93, passed away peacefully on April 20th, 2024. She was born on November 10th, 1930 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Martha Kingsbury and Alfred “Moss” Jaeger, and was a beloved sister to Jerry Jaeger and Kathryn (Max) Smith. Carla attended Oak Park High School, William Woods College, and graduated from Drake University where she was an active member of Delta Gamma and became a dedicated member of the PEO Sisterhood. Both organizations brought her great joy and treasured lifelong friendships. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM
Gain Services Set
Gain Services Set
Shirley A. Gain, 98, of Suttons Bay, passed away on November 9, 2023. The funeral will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29 at St. Michael’s Church in Suttons Bay with the Rosary to be Prayed at 12:30 before the start of the service. Arrangements are with the Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM
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