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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
What are your expectations?
What are your expectations?
To the editor: Republicans: Let’s see if I’ve got this straight...you’re okay with Trump’s extra-curricular activities; his disdain for laws and rules; his blatant lies and verbal insults. Right? What this tells me is you don’t think it’s important for the President of the United States to have a strong, moral compass; defend and preserve the Constitution; and believe in the Ten Commandments. 03/06/2024 05:30 PM
By Tim Skubick
Uncommitted votes weigh heavy
You’ve probably heard of the $100,000 Pyramid on TV. But you’ve never heard of the 100,000 Vote Pyramid that Joe Biden and Donald Trump have to climb and failure to do so could cost them the White House. 03/06/2024 05:30 PM
Solar energy proposal garners controversy
Solar energy proposal garners controversy
The Leelanau County government center was subject to heated debate once again on Feb. 20. This time, the county commissioners were divided over a proposed grant application that would grant the county over $1.5 million to build out solar arrays on the center’s Suttons Bay campus, which is projected to save the county between $883,000 and $1.2 million in energy bills over 25 years. 02/28/2024 04:44 PM
The Mitten Brewing Company owners Chris Andrus (at left) and Max Trierweiler (right) are pictured at their Northport location on Tuesday after securing a long-term lease with Three Rivers Properties. The five year lease with a five year renewal term helps ensure that The Mitten’s “up north...
Mitten Brewing Co. gets lease extension
The future is bright for The Mitten Brewing Company and the Northport community after the business announced on Tuesday the big news of its long-term lease extension. “We promise to continue to invest in Leelanau County. 02/28/2024 04:44 PM
Deputy Lyn Drzewiecki (left) and Deputy Alison Middleton (right) sworn in during the presidential primary election on Tuesday. Drzewiecki and Middleton are trained election workers and served as the Receiving Board for Early Voting. Enterprise photo by Brian Freiberger
Deputy Lyn Drzewiecki and Deputy Alison Middleton
Deputy Lyn Drzewiecki (left) and Deputy Alison Middleton (right) sworn in during the presidential primary election on Tuesday. Drzewiecki and Middleton are trained election workers and served as the Receiving Board for Early Voting. 02/28/2024 04:44 PM
Not-so cherry weather
Not-so cherry weather
If variety is your idea of good weather, you’ve been blessed. But you obviously aren’t a cherry grower if you don’t mind temperatures hitting 70 degrees one day, then dropping into the teens the next. 02/28/2024 04:44 PM
Election workers stationed at Suttons Bay Public School are pictured helping people check in before they get their ballots on Tuesday evening. Enterprise photo by Meakalia Previch-Liu
Light voting favors front-runners
The Associated Press called the presidential primary race early last night after the polls closed, announcing that 46th President Joe Biden and 45th President Donald Trump won Michigan primaries. According to the unofficial election results posted on the Leelanau County website, about 35% of the registered voters in the county, 7,615 of 21,720 voters, turned out to vote. 02/28/2024 04:44 PM
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