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Micro-plastics threatening
Micro-plastics threatening
To the editor: When we moved to Leelanau County, we knew the area was blessed with pure, abundant natural resources. After joining the League of Women Voters Energy and Natural Resources Committee, I learned how fragile these resources are and what’s required to protect our water, air, and soil. 04/03/2024 05:09 PM
Planet vs. Plastics
Planet vs. Plastics
To the editor: It’s time to celebrate Earth Day! The official theme for 2024 is Planet vs. Plastics. 04/03/2024 05:09 PM
Biochar legislation proposed
Biochar legislation proposed
To the editor: Chuck Grassley and Sen. Jon Tester, want to study the effectiveness of biochar, a carbonrich material. 04/03/2024 05:09 PM
By Tim Skubick
How long do you expect to live?
The anniversary in March came and went without a peep. It was in March of 1936 that George Gallup did his first public opinion survey and little did he know at the time the Frankenstein he was foisting on our political process but that will be left for another day and time. 04/03/2024 05:09 PM
New location for island docks
New location for island docks
It’s location, location for docks on the Manitou islands. Or to be more accurate, new location and new location. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM
Michelle Shackelford, owner of Leelanau Specialty Cut Flowers in Cedar, is ramping up for a busy spring, summer, and fall as she begins to harvest flowers from early May until Christmas. Enterprise photo by Brian Freiberger
Michelle Shackelford
Michelle Shackelford, owner of Leelanau Specialty Cut Flowers in Cedar, is ramping up for a busy spring, summer, and fall as she begins to harvest fl owers from early May until Christmas. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM
WNEK
Enterprise has new publisher
Michael Wnek has been named the new publisher of the Leelanau Enterprise. Wnek, whose work history includes print and digital media, will take over for publisher John Elchert, who for the past year has been playing a dual role as Enterprise publisher and chief operating officer of the Enterprise parent group, Blackbird. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM
No money for Leland fireworks
No money for Leland fireworks
Mary Kuntz loves the 4th of July and all the fun that comes with Independence Day. However, one of these activities is in jeopardy. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM
LEWIS
Lewis tapped as interim admin.
Leelanau County’s current administrator, Deb Allen, is set to set down in about two weeks on April 12, leaving the county without its most important nonelected official until a new administrator/ chief financial officer (CFO) is hired. In the intervening period, former Traverse City Mayor Richard Lewis will serve as interim administrator for Leelanau County. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM
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Crane count April 13
The International Crane Foundation and 1,800 volunteers have slated the annual Midwest Crane Count, Saturday, April 13, from 5:30 to 7:30 a.m. The survey takes place in more than 150 counties in seven states including Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Ohio and Minnesota. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM
One historical marker was installed in the fall of 2023 at Brown Bridge Quiet Area in Grand Traverse County. The Brown Bridge “test case” confi rmed that Nuart, the project sign fabricator, installation process works well. The Kchi Wiikwedong Anishinaabe History Project mission is to eleva...
Anishinaabe historical marker location set
Specific locations for two new historical and cultural markers conveying Anishinaabe histories and teachings were approved to be installed in late May or June by Leelanau Township at its regular board meeting this month. One of the markers will appear at Peterson Park, and the other would be located at the Omena lakeside park. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM
M.H. Stewart, a small steamer, was sighted many times in the Manitou Passage. Photo courtesy of Leelanau Historical Museum
Surfman remembers favorite fish boat/tug in island passage
The following stories are taken with permission from the book, “The South Manitou Story” by Gerald E. Crowner, who was a surfman at the island Coast Guard station from 1926-28. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM
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