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Disaster declared for county farms
Disaster declared for county farms
In 2024, the state of Michigan saw losses of upward of 75% of their crops after a mild winter that led to a warm and wet season, causing significant insect and disease damage. “This is one tool for farmer across a broader effort ... 10/16/2024 08:25 PM
Counties support bond sale for TVC
Counties support bond sale for TVC
Commissioners from Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties approved the initial step for a nearly $60 million bond sale to help fund a major terminal expansion at Cherry Capital Airport. The Northwest Regional Airport Authority board hosted a joint meeting Monday afternoon with Grand Traverse and Leelanau county commissioners to outline the estimated $112.8 million expansion project, which is scheduled to begin in 2026 and be completed by 2028. 10/16/2024 08:25 PM
State funds sought for road safety
State funds sought for road safety
Leelanau and Grand Traverse County commissioners are requesting state funds to improve an intersection in west Garfield Township, as the area is now seeing enough traffic to pose a safety hazard, according to some officials. 10/16/2024 08:25 PM
The colors of the Leelanau landscape were captured from above the Ted and Tali Lanham home in Centerville Township. Photo courtesy of Jim Schaberg
The colors of the Leelanau landscape
The colors of the Leelanau landscape were captured from above the Ted and Tali Lanham home in Centerville Township. 10/16/2024 08:25 PM
Ross ‘green’ champion
Ross ‘green’ champion
To the editor: As evidence of climate-related change continues to mount — in the form of increasing floods, dropping water tables, relentless fires and even immigration — it is disturbing that the very concept of a changing climate, along with possible ways to address it, are partisan and divisive issues. We all need to be working together to create solutions that prevent or mitigate these disasters, including making informed choices in November’s elections. 10/09/2024 05:51 PM
Campbell cares
Campbell cares
To the editor: Please vote for Al Campbell as your next county commissioner for Leelanau County. He has been a tireless volunteer for many causes including providing scholarships for both our young and adult residents, and helping handicapped people get outdoors and enjoy life. 10/09/2024 05:51 PM
Spending increases
Spending increases
To the editor: The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners has lost the respect it once had. To restore accountability, I urge you to vote for Al Campbell this November. 10/09/2024 05:51 PM
Newcomers in Empire
Newcomers in Empire
To the editor: There are three newcomers to the Village of Empire political scene. Andrew Clements (55), a young family man and business man. 10/09/2024 05:51 PM
Vote for Wessell
Vote for Wessell
To the editor: Ty Wessell is the perfect ingredient for a Leelanau County Commissioner recipe. He is the leavening agent which enables bi-partisanship. 10/09/2024 05:51 PM
History repeating itself
History repeating itself
To the editor: I recently read articles on the National Park Service and the dock disputes on N. Manitou Island. 10/09/2024 05:51 PM
Not so sweet
Not so sweet
To the editor: At the Cherry Pie debate, Jim White raised an important point about rising county spending. I didn’t realize our spending has increased by nearly 30% over the past 2-1/2 years, while taxes are up almost 20%. 10/09/2024 05:51 PM
Wessell … ‘public servant’
Wessell … ‘public servant’
To the editor: While political polarization seems to be at an all time high, there are mutually shared concerns and common ground issues that seem to bridge the partisan divide. The vast majority of us support our farmers and local agriculture. 10/09/2024 05:51 PM

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