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Elmwood distillery takes shape
Elmwood distillery takes shape
Gallagher Farms in Elmwood Township, which is perhaps best known as the venue for Bay View Weddings, is getting a new distillery tasting room. Although the Gallaghers still need to complete construction and secure their federal and state licenses, they hope to open for business in late summer or early fall 2025. 09/18/2024 05:51 PM
Candi Hornacek says it was a busy season for maintenance workers in the summer, but September has lessened visitation. Enterprise photo by Alan Campbell
National Lakeshore visitation rebounds
Propelled by a near record-setting June and solid performances in July and August, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore visitation appears headed for its busiest season in at least four years. That presents a contrast with tourism in the Traverse City area, which the CEO of Traverse City Tourism recently rated as “B minus” compared to recent years. 09/18/2024 05:51 PM
Millage rates OK’d by board
Millage rates OK’d by board
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners approved the millage rates for the county’s senior services, road and highways maintenance, and early childhood programs at their Tuesday regular meeting. Leelanau County residents voted to renew these millages in the Aug. 09/18/2024 05:51 PM
Sen. John Damoose has sponsored a bill making cherries the official state fruit. Enterprise file photo
Cherry, state fruit?
It’s best to fill the copier paper tray before printing any bill proposed in the Michigan Senate. One sheet will do, however, when printing Senate Bill 1003. 09/18/2024 05:51 PM
TAKING FLIGHT
TAKING FLIGHT
Photographer James W. Schaberg captured the image of his child flying a kite along the shore of South Manitou Saturday.. 09/18/2024 05:51 PM
A Steady Hand
A Steady Hand
To the editor: I have known Susan Och for many years. She is a careful and fiscally responsible steward of our Leland Township funds. 09/12/2024 06:28 AM
Waste problem
Waste problem
To the editor: Methane is the major component of natural gas. It is highly flammable and can form explosive mixtures if it concentrates in an exposed space with poor ventilation. 09/12/2024 06:28 AM
Think big
Think big
To the editor: When we look at any budget we should think big. We should think beyond the numbers on the page to the goods and services residents should expect from the proposed expenditures. 09/12/2024 06:28 AM
‘Eyesore’
‘Eyesore’
To the editor: I am a part-timer, but have a strong attraction to Leelanau, and specifically Leland. I read the Enterprise every week and NOTHING in the paper prepared me for the appearance of the new Bluebird structure. 09/12/2024 06:28 AM
Support: strong America
Support: strong America
To the editor: Sunday I watched CBS Sunday Morning- an article called “Reality Check,” Yes, prices are still elevated. Yes some people are still hurting. 09/12/2024 06:28 AM
Hard-working Ross
Hard-working Ross
To the editor: In just two years, Kama has participated in a long list of accomplishments as District 5 Commissioner. Here are just a few: She helped bring broadband to the county. 09/12/2024 06:28 AM
‘All in, with Lois’
‘All in, with Lois’
To the editor: We want a county commissioner who shows up. That’s Lois Bahle. 09/12/2024 06:28 AM

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