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Northport School PTO to discuss future goals, student needs
Northport School PTO to discuss future goals, student needs
Northport Public Schools’ recently formed Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is set to meet as a group for the first time this week. Northport residents Melissa Hale and Laura Cavendish are helping to organize the group this year, with one of their desires being to help build and increase the participation of the Northport school and parent community. 03/06/2024 05:30 PM
Samantha TwoCrow, Suttons Bay Public Schools Indigenous Education director, is the recipient of the Michigan Lottery Excellence in Education award. Courtesy photo
S-B’s Samantha TwoCrow receives “Excellence in Education” award
One local educator is being recognized state-wide for her work in helping to support Leelanau County students. Samantha TwoCrow, Suttons Bay Public Schools Indigenous Education director, is the recipient of the Michigan Lottery Excellence in Education award. 03/06/2024 05:30 PM
Chili cook-off, Easter events in GL area
Chili cook-off, Easter events in GL area
It always happens this time of year, days get longer, the sun is out more, and don’t forget on Sunday, spring forward. This is the time we can look forward to the “Ides of March”, which was said to beware, however I just look forward to summer and have some fun. 03/06/2024 05:30 PM
O’Connor, Sloan make deans list
O’Connor, Sloan make deans list
Paul Lowe Sloan, Northport, was named to The University of Wyoming 2023 fall semester academic Dean’s and Dean’s Freshman Honor Rolls. The honor rolls consist of regularly enrolled undergraduates above freshman standing who earned a 3.4 or better grade-point average, and freshmen who have earned a 3.25 or better grade-point average. 03/06/2024 05:30 PM
Activities aplenty up north
Activities aplenty up north
The Grand Traverse Lighthouse Museum (GTLM) is getting ready for its busy season. You can help keep this historic treasure in good shape by buying a commemorative brick to support its preservation initiatives. Go to their website to find out how to purchase a brick. The deadline is April 1. 03/06/2024 05:30 PM
Solar panels. Stock photo
Solar energy event
Leelanau Energy is hosting Harvest Solar, one of Michigan’s largest solar-install businesses, on March 14 at 10 a.m. for a general update on the solar industry. 03/06/2024 05:30 PM
EACC helped 14 families in 2023
EACC helped 14 families in 2023
Empire Area Community Center (EACC) held it’s 2024 annual meeting in February at the Glen Lake Community Library in Empire. The Emergency Fund is administered by non-profit EACC. 03/06/2024 05:30 PM
LEELANAU HISTORY
LEELANAU HISTORY
A self-appointed citizens committee may be near to finalizing a proposal they hope the Leelanau County Road Commission will adopt that would ease standards for commercial driveways along county rights-of-way. 03/06/2024 05:30 PM
Schooner Sophia Formica was owned by John (Jack) Anderson when she came to Dan Carter’s dock in Greilickville. Anderson did extensive fishing off the Beaver Island and also loaded his schooner with catches from other fishermen. Photo courtesy of the Leelanau Historical Society
Docks bolster commerce along the shoreline
The following is an excerpt from “Meet Me At The Dock in Greilickville, Grand Traverse Bay” by author Kathleen Firestone. Copies of her books are available at local book stores or directly from her. 03/06/2024 05:30 PM
Proposed homeschooling registration sparks protests
Proposed homeschooling registration sparks protests
Homeschool families in Michigan say they’re worried about a proposed requirement to register all school-aged children with their local school district or public agency. However, most homeschool families want the current system to remain with no mandatory registration, advocates say. 03/06/2024 05:30 PM
Youth Art Exhibit
Youth Art Exhibit
St. Mary School art students, under the direction of faculty member Deb Shutt, will participate in the annual Youth Art Exhibition at Crooked Tree Arts Center in Traverse City. This juried show celebrates the work of K-12 art students and educators from throughout the Grand Traverse region. More than 35 schools will be participating in this event and the Crooked Tree Arts center will award $50-$100 cash prizes. The event runs from March 5th – April 5th. Gallery hours are Tuesday-Friday 11-5 and Saturday 10-4. The gallery will be closed March 25-29 for spring break. 03/06/2024 05:30 PM
Lake Leelanau St. Mary guard Muriel Korson dribbles right during a 61-39 win over Onekama last week. Enterprise photo by Brian Freiberger
SM fired up heading into tourney
Lake Leelanau St. Mary girls basketball team defeated Onekama in a regular season finale 61-39 on Friday, March 1. 03/06/2024 05:30 PM
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