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March is National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month
March is recognized annually as National Nutrition Month by The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Benzie-Leelanau District Health Department, alongside the Northern Michigan Public Health Alliance, would like to remind residents the importance of good nutrition in promoting the health and well-being of current and future generations of Americans. Individuals who maintain healthy eating habits are more likely to live longer and have a reduced risk of chronic health conditions compared to those with poor dietary practices. 03/06/2024 05:30 PM
Infestation closes Old Indian Trail
Infestation closes Old Indian Trail
The Old Indian Trail and surrounding area in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (SBDNL) is closed due to invasive hemlock woolly adelgid. Surveys this January and February found a large infestation on the southern boundary of the National Lakeshore, along and around the area of the Old Indian Trail. 03/06/2024 05:30 PM
Bridge construction over Victoria Creek
Bridge construction over Victoria Creek
The Leelanau County Road Commission is getting ready to strengthen the bridge on County Road 651 over Victoria Creek, just north of Cedar. The project will cause delays for people coming to and from Lake Leelanau and Leland via Traverse City but will lift load restrictions on the road and allow the road commission to drive plow trucks over the bridge in the future. 03/06/2024 05:30 PM
Economic survey extended 10 days
Economic survey extended 10 days
The Leelanau Peninsula Economic Foundation (LPEF) is extending its ‘Leelanau Business Survey 2024’ for another 10 days until March 15 to receive concerns, challenges and priorities of Leelanau County’s business owners and senior managers. 03/06/2024 05:30 PM
Sleeping Bear Inn to open
Sleeping Bear Inn to open
Glen Haven’s iconic Sleeping Bear Inn will again have inhabitants in the once deserted building. The 19th century Sleeping Bear Inn is the oldest hotel in the National Park system. 03/06/2024 05:30 PM
Dance Leelanau spring registration opens
Dance Leelanau spring registration opens
The Dance Leelanau spring term and registration kicked off last week, with two classes out of the four offered this season already full. Kids in the county will have the chance to take eight week introductory courses with a final performance to demonstrate their work in the spring. 03/06/2024 05:30 PM
Beware: Parkway construction begins
Beware: Parkway construction begins
Construction begins on a twomile section of East Front Street in Traverse City on Sunday, and the two segments of this project are expected to take place through November. While the work takes place outside Leelanau County, this is sure to affect the large portions of the county workforce who live outside the county and commute through downtown Traverse City. 03/06/2024 05:30 PM
Janik right man to help
Janik right man to help
To the Editor: I agree with the County’s Board decision to bring back Chet Janik to provide both help and guidance in finding our next County Administrator. During his tenure, I did serve several times on the County Planning Commission, and Chet often had both advice and very useful help when needed. 03/06/2024 05:30 PM
So much winning
So much winning
To the editor: In 2016, Trump lost the popular vote by nearly 3 points. In 2018, Republicans lost both the House and Senate. 03/06/2024 05:30 PM
Different points of view
Different points of view
To the editor: A couple looks at how we see so far apart. One side sees the Earth 4.5 billion years old, the other 6,000 years old. 03/06/2024 05:30 PM
Open Carry Prohibition at Polling and Counting Places
Open Carry Prohibition at Polling and Counting Places
To the editor: Two new bills, HB 4127 and HB 4128 are moving through the Michigan Legislature with a sure bet they will land on Governor Whitmer’s desk soon... and she will likely sign them into law. 03/06/2024 05:30 PM
Saving Seventh Street for Seven Generations
Saving Seventh Street for Seven Generations
To the editor: Years ago, the State of Michigan gave the Village of Northport about six acres of mostly wooded land near Grand Traverse Bay to be used for recreational purposes. As the Village Council is considering the future of this small parcel on Seventh Street, the entire world is at a tipping point regarding stewardship of our environment. 03/06/2024 05:30 PM
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