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Planners retire from 3 townships
Planners retire from 3 townships
Tim Johnson is looking for something to do the first Monday of the month. Johnson of Cedar stepped down from the Centerville Township Plannning Commission in November. 01/31/2024 06:09 PM
Emily Goodell, Amoritas Vineyards co-owner and head viticulturist is pictured with Matthew Goodell, Amoritas co-owner, at the tasting room in Lake Leelanau. Amoritas Vineyards submitted four wines to the 2024 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, and came away with one Best of Class fo...
Leelanau wineries win top awards at national award competition
Three Leelanau County wineries took home best of class top awards at the 2024 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, including Amoritas Vineyards for its 2020 Pinot Blanc, Aurora Cellars for its 2022 Sauvignon Blanc, and Verterra Cellars for its 2022 Pinot Grigio. The competition is one of the largest in the world and features more than 50 judges analyzing 5,700 wines from 31 states as well as Mexico and Canada. 01/31/2024 06:09 PM
Pat and Phil Thies, pictured here at the store, will retire at the end of March after almost 19 years of owning and operating Jaffe’s Resale & Consignment in Lake Leelanau. Photo courtesy of Phil Thies
Jaffe’s Resale & Consignment sold
After almost 19 years of owning and operating Lake Leelanau’s Jaffe’s Resale & Consignment, Phil and Pat Thies announced just last week the news of their retirement and the selling of their business. 01/31/2024 06:09 PM
Seasonal weight restrictions set
Seasonal weight restrictions set
Effective 6 a.m., today seasonal weight and speed restrictions will be imposed on all Leelanau County Roads, with exceptions as listed below. All weight limitations will be in accordance with the Michigan Truck Commission/ Michigan State Police, Motor Carrier Division Manual. 01/31/2024 06:09 PM
86th DISTRICT COURT
86th DISTRICT COURT
Anthony J. Rodriguez, 1653 Jefferson Ave., SE, Grand Rapids — Pleaded not guilty at Circuit Court arraignment to assault with intent to rob while unarmed and habitual offender; bond continued. 01/31/2024 06:09 PM
Task Force to hold meeting
Task Force to hold meeting
The Leelanau County Energy Futures Task Force will host an informational meeting Tuesday, Feb. 20 in Leland. 01/31/2024 06:09 PM
BLOTTER
BLOTTER
2:26 p.m. — Bingham Township — Subject went across the road with snowmobile. 01/31/2024 06:09 PM
Village of Empire reaches settlement
Village of Empire reaches settlement
Appointed Empire Village attorney Brad Wierda has reached a settlement agreement regarding the lawsuit against Empire and Village of Empire President Sue Palmer. Terry Bacon sued in Leelanau County Circuit Court, alleging that Palmer violated the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the General Law Village Act (GLVA) by failing to produce public records and writings of a village officer which Bacon requested. 01/31/2024 06:09 PM
Less politics … more governing
Less politics … more governing
To the editor: There’s a saying that an evil man will burn down his own country in order to rule over the ashes. That unfortunately seems to describe recent actions of Trump and his MAGA enablers. 01/31/2024 06:09 PM
We the People
We the People
To the editor: Webster’s Dictionary defines a patriot as a “person who vigorously supports his/her country and is prepared to defend it against enemies or detractors.” Our country is based on the principle of democracy and the rule of law, both now being threatened by people co-opting the phrase “We the People” while claiming to be patriots. They are entitled to their beliefs. 01/31/2024 06:09 PM
Time to be practical and realistic
Time to be practical and realistic
To the editor: In response to the letter about clean energy/property rights, let’s be practical and realistic. In Leelanau County, we have cold winters, so affordable home heating is critical. 01/31/2024 06:09 PM
How distant is Bergman?
How distant is Bergman?
To the editor: On Nov. 19, 2023 US representative Jack Bergman had an article published in the Detroit News. 01/31/2024 06:09 PM
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